Tools+for+Middle+Schools

=Tools for Middle Schools - Research=

1. NDSResearch Wiki

 * What - A collection of research resources created on Wikispaces by the NSD Library Media Specialists.
 * Where - Available at each library's SchoolWires page or http://nsdresearch.wikispaces.com
 * Purpose - To support teachers and students when working on Academic Research Skills
 * Provides a K-12 methodology
 * Organizes all resources
 * Provides technology tools K-12
 * More to come...
 * Sample projects

2. Big6

 * What - An information problem-solving strategy
 * Identifies research skills
 * Individual skills can be taught sperately allowing
 * More repetition
 * Shorter research assignments
 * Adopted as district-wide research method
 * Where - **NSDResearch** - Available at each Library's SchoolWires page or http://nsdresearch.wikispaces.com

3. Resources

 * World Book Online
 * E-Library

4. NoodleTools
throughout the entire research process.
 * What - **[|NoodleTools]** provides software that teaches students and supports teachers and librarians
 * Search intelligently
 * Assess the quality of results
 * Record, organize and synthesize information using online notecards
 * **Format your bibliography in MLA**
 * Where - **NSDResearch** - Available at each Library's SchoolWires page or http://nsdresearch.wikispaces.com

5. Wikispaces

 * What - Free online software for collaborative projects
 * Where - **NSDResearch** - Research Tools

6. Glogster

 * What
 * Free online software for collaborative projects
 * Makes digital posters
 * Where - **NSDResearch** - Research Tools

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