c.o.d. library esl/abe/ged faculty newsletter january 2012
happy new year from the library resource of the month
start the semester with the library There are dozens of reasons why you should think of the Library at the start of the semester! Here are a few things we can do for you to start Spring 2012 off right:
http://vocabsushi.com/
If you have students preparing for the GED or just interested in expanding their English vocabulary, Vocab Sushi is a site worth recommending. A visit to the homepage allows students to try out a short demo quiz, customized to the student’s test preference (GED, ESL, ACT, etc.) and grade level (middle school through professional). These “Complete the Sentence” sentences come from magazines and newspapers, exposing students to real-world language.
● Put a copy of your class textbook on reserve Contact the Circulation Desk to learn how to make course materials available to your students in the Library. ● Schedule delivery of A/V materials to your classroom If you don’t have what you need in your classroom, don’t worry-the Library can bring it to you! Everything from TVs to projectors, podiums to flip charts. ● Request additions to the Library’s Collection Do you have a wishlist of books, movies, software or other resources to which you’d love to give your students access? Let your librarian know-- we can order them for the Library. ● Schedule a library tour, orientation or research instruction If your students have never been to the Library, they don’t know what they’re missing. Arrange for a class tour or request a librarian visit to your off-campus classroom-- we can accommodate weekend and evening classes, too!
While the true Vocab Sushi experience comes with Premium Registration for $49 for 3 months, students can also register for free and have access to quizzes, games and more.
new in the library
Found a resource you’d love to have in the Library? Request it for the collection!
Schedule a Library tour, orientation, activity or librarian visit for your class-- just contact Jenn
● Easy English PE1128 .E279 2009 Introductory level with CDs, CD-ROM and book ● English for the Real World PE1128 .E455 2009 Intermediate level with CDs, CD-ROM and book ● Fluent English PE1128 .F584 2008 Advanced level with CDs, CD-ROM and book
Visit the ESL and ABE/ GED Research Guides for student and faculty resources
Jennifer Kelley, ESL/ABE/GED Librarian * kelleyj@cod.edu * SRC 3043A * 630.942.2383