2700 S. Lang Street
Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703.228.6900/FAX 703.519.9183
Fax:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

For Teachers

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For Teachers

Many Professional Resources


Gunston Library Resources and Services
Overhead Projector
Audio Visual Assistance - Online Form
For help with non-computer related technology: overhead projectors, carts, batteries, digital cameras, etc.
APS Online Library Catalog
Find books in the Gunston Library and in all the other schools libraries in Arlington
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Gunston Library Schedule
This online calendar lists all the activities going on during the school day at the Gunston Library.
Dell Computer

Reference Links
This updated list of links provides information about our online databases as well as other useful links.

To access subscription databases from Home, login to Blackboard. Click on the Students tab, then Library Online. You can also add your favorite databases to your Blackboard homepage.

Bibliography
Worksheets and online resources.

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Evaluating Internet Sites

Valuable information for sharing with students.
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Searching

The Boolean Machine - The Boolean Machine is a tool for visualizing the effects of Boolean operators on keyword searches. It was created to teach the importance of Boolean operators in effective search strategies.

Four NETS for Better Searching- A simple effective strategy to improve the results you get when searching from Bernie Dodge.

Google Advanced Search - bookmark it!
Read

Reading at Gunston
We have many reading activities at Gunston. Find about RIF, TAB, D.E.A.R and much more.

AR Titles
All library books that have AR tests are listed in alphabetical order by title.
Gunston Computer Rules
This list was compiled by the Gunston Technology Committee in accord with APS policies.

APS Resources
IMPC
The new hours for the Materials Center are as follows: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays: 2-6 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Fridays & Holidays: Closed

The Center will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are only necessary for special assistance or projects.  Please call 703-228-6080 or email Carolyn Thomas at carolyn.thomas@apsva.us for an appointment or more information.

Thurgood Marshall Building

APS Professional Library
Open from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, the Professional Library, located at the
Evelyn Syphax Academic Center
1439 Quincy Street, Ground Level
Arlington, Virginia 22207
Hours of Operation: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Professional Library Fax Number: 703.516.7120
Any materials available from the Professional Library in ACORN can be borrowed for inter-library loan through the Gunston Library

Websites and Databases Resources
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Online Teaching Resources
This extensive links of websites to lesson plans and other resources to support your teaching.
What's Next? Booklists for Children and Teens from Arlington Public Librarie
What's Next? Booklists for Children and Teens

Subject lists and other ideas for what to read next from Arlington Public Library. There are readalike lists, lists on tough topics and lists on more fun things like road trip books and books with beat!
ProQuest
Thousands of current periodicals and newspapers for education professionals.

To access subscription databases from Home, login to Blackboard. Click on the Students tab, then Library Online. You can also add your favorite databases to your Blackboard homepage.
TeachingBooks.net logoTeachingBooks.net is a diverse and constantly growing online collection of multimedia K-12 book and author resources that integrates books throughout the curriculum.

To access subscription databases from Home, login to Blackboard. Click on the Students tab, then Library Online. You can also add your favorite databases to your Blackboard homepage.

Instructional Video Resources
Discovery Streaming Video
Check with Mike Crochet or Elena Rodriguez for the login and password
 
Learn 360
Learn 360

K-12 video content from PBS, National Geographic, Standard Deviants, Slim Goodbody, Sunburst Visual Media™ and dozens of other educational video producers. Includes:

  • Hand-selected video clips provide targeted curriculum support.
  • Slide show capability.
Check with Mike Crochet for the login and password.
AETV
Instructional Technology Services
Includes Television, Distance Learning, Video Production & Engineering and more.


Any questions about this site, email:
elena.rodriguez@apsva.us

Created by Elena Rodriguez © 2001
Gunston Library Logos by Aimee Pangan © 2002
Last Modified on January 10, 2012