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Peacock's resources
RtI Teacher resources
This is a large listing of resources for teachers available on the internet.
Video Production Program
Students learn how to combine research, language arts skills, visual, media, communication, and cultural literacies needed in the global work place in this century.
Gotta Keep Reading
Video clip posted on Youtube of Ocoee Middle School's remake of the flashmob dance on Oprah...
Media Center Newsletter
The quarterly newsletter of the Peacock Media Center.
New Books
Books are regularly added to the Peacock Media Center. Check it out!
Itasca Public Library Databases
You must use their Itasca Public Library account number or speak to the school librarian who has 10 passes for the use of the databases.
Talented and Gifted Program (PDF)
Reading Tips (PDF)
Teacher resources
This is a large listing of resources for teachers available on the internet.
4Teachers.org
An online resource for teachers integrating technology into the curriculum.
Video Tips
Basic video shooting and production tips.
Fun Stuff
Useless but fun stuff.
Literature Resources
Follett Circulation System
• Quick Start Guide
• Digital Reader Quick Reference Guide
Take an AR Quiz!
TeachingBooks.net
TeachingBooks.net is an online collection of K-12 multimedia author and book resources.
Children's Digital Library
Children's Book Authors and Illustrators
Authors and Illustrators on the Web
CBC Children's Book Council
ALA lists
ATN - Book Lists
Worldcat search
WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services.
YALA (Young Adult Library Services Association)
The Alex award books
Best Books for Young Adults
Great Graphic Novels for Teens
The Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature
Rebecca Caudill 2010 nominees
The Reader's Garden - Events calendar and other information about the Reader's Garden and the Book Discussion Circle, located in Second Life on Cybrary City.
Internet resources
Skype Tools
Skype and author or expert.
Apps for Learning
Detecting and Prevention of Plagiarism
Everything you need to know about plagiarism, from the basic facts to free detection tools to preventing it in both the physical and online classroom.
MyInfoQuest
Allows students to text a librarian on call in shifts from all over the US academic community.
Interactive Quizzes
Create your own educational games, quizzes, class Web pages and surveys.
Communication Tools
Communication tools for the classroom.
Educational Blogs
Guides to using blogs in the classroom.
Distance Learning
Distance learning tools.
eThemes and Pathfinders for Curriculum
Educational Wikis
Wikis for the classroom.
IMSA Wizard search page
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy internet search wizard.
MyMediaMall.net
A new way to enjoy books and videos online.
Backflip
A website that will save your webpage bookmarks so you can access them from any computer.
Ithaca Internet guide to critical thinking
A guide to critical thinking about what you see on the web
Four NETS for Better Searching
An excellent guide describing how to search the internet.
InfoSearcher's Resource List
Searching Google and Beyond: Tips, Strategies and Resources.
Center for Media Literacy
The Center for Media Literacy develops and distributes educational materials and programs that promote critical thinking about the media.
The Web Quest Page
This site, created by Bernie Dodge, is designed to serve as a resource to those who are using the WebQuest model to teach with the web.
Recommended Internet Sites 
These are just some of the sites we have collected. A more extensive list is kept in the Media Center.
Information Fluency Skills
Peacock's Big Six action plan
View Peacock Media Center's Big Six Action Plan.
Information Processing
Big Six Guide to information processing is a comprehensive guide for students on problem solving.
Owl Online Writing Lab
Provides a working knowledge of American writing rules to help writers avoid charges of plagiarism.
Note Taking and Citing
Will help a writer organize and complete an assigned written paper or report.
The Seven Steps of the Research Process
Seven steps for finding information for a research paper and documenting the sources you find.
Copyright Information
Copyright and fair use information for K-12 educators.
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