1. SHHS Student Information Literacy and Technology Workshops
Objective: To provide an opportunity for students to receive instructional support related to
instructional technology tools and research and presentation skills.
 Twice-a-month, drop-in sessions
 45 minutes
 5th block
 Beginning in January for the second semester
 Co-presented by Sandie Liacouras and Xaras Collins-Brown
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Topics by Month:
 January – Searching Google: Tips and Tricks
o Student will learn how to properly refine a search using tips and tricks from Google.
Students will also learn how to search for images and videos.
 February – Doing More with Databases
o Students will learn how to navigate several databases included among the high school’s
library resources – Jstor, SIRS, etc.
 March – Noodling Around with Noodletools
o Students will learn how to use the more advanced features of Noodletools.
 April – Beyond Your Everyday PowerPoint
o Students will learn how to make more engaging PowerPoints by embedding video and
sound; working with font and color; adding narration; and custom images and
animation.
 May – There’s more than one way to present!
o Students will learn how to create presentations using tools like Glogster, Prezi, and a
wiki.
 June – Reading for School or for Pleasure?
Created by Xaras Collins-Brown and Sandie Liacouras
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
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2. o Students will learn techniques for reading for school. They will also review titles
for summer reading.
Created by Xaras Collins-Brown and Sandie Liacouras
Wallingford-Swarthmore School District
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