Library Media Center - Midvale Elementary School

Meet Your Library Media Technology Specialist

My name is Ann Taillon and I’m the Library Media Technology Specialist at Midvale. I am in charge of the school library collection and technology here at Midvale, including student Chromebooks. We have a fantastic, diverse book collection in our library as well as a variety of eBook and educational databases that you can even access from home with your student’s login info. I have always had a powerful love of books and am excited to connect students with our library collection and resources that catapult their learning and ignite their passion for reading!

Ann Taillon
akfix@madison.k12.wi.us

Library Catalog

Classlink Library Resources

Public Library Information

District Library Website

Reading

Reading Lists

Looking for a new book to read?

Check out the reading lists, go to the Destiny Discover library catalog and look at the “Recently Added Books” or talk to your librarian for recommendations!

Research

Technology

Having trouble? Try these steps

1. Full Shut Down

Hold down the Power key until the screen turns off
Wait a minute and turn back on

2. Hard Reset

Press and hold Refresh + tap Power once
When your Chromebook starts up, let go of the Refresh button

3. Check for a Chrome Update

Click on the Clock
Click the settings gear
On the left, select About Chrome OS
Click on Check for Updates

4. Clear your Cache & Cookies

At the top-right in Chrome, click the dots
Click More tools > Clear browsing data
Click Clear data

If Your Chromebook is Charged, but Won't Turn On

Press and hold down Refresh
Tap the Power button 5 Times
Remove hands and count to 60
It will NOT turn on immediately

Logging into a Chromebook with Classlink

Getting Started with Seesaw

Digital Citizenship Resources

Digital Passport

Interland

If you need more help

Email your LMTS with your name, your child's name and student ID number. Be sure to give them as much detail about your issue as you can.

Example: Is the device not turning on at all, or does your student not remember their password?

Makerspace

The purpose of this site is to add valuable resources that students can use to learn about the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Below you can find the resource that fits your current teaching unit. More information will be updated as the year progresses.

Engineering

3rd Grade
TinkerCAD
Engineering Unit

4th Grade
TinkerCAD
Engineering Unit

5th Grade
TinkerCAD
Engineering Unit

Programming

Scratch Programming

Click below to begin!

Start Scratch Programming Here

Minecraft

Hour of Code

https://code.org/minecraft

Angry Birds

Hour of Code

https://studio.code.org/hoc/1

Dragon Dash

Hour of Code

https://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/dragon-dash

Star Wars

Hour of Code

https://studio.code.org/s/pre-express-2022

CodeSpark Academy

Programming Game (Algorithm)

https://codespark.com/play/

The Foos

Programming Game (Algorithms)

https://codespark.com/play/

Typing

Here is where you will find various typing programs by grades

https://www.typingclub.com

https://www.typing.com

Kindergarten

Kindergarten TypingClub Program

I’m done! What do I do now?

Explore National Geographic Kids

Play Interland

Practice Coding

The Madison Metropolitan School District Library Program provides inspiring, accessible and transformative teaching and learning experiences which empower all students and communities to be future-ready, using diverse literature and innovative resources.

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Library & Classroom Links

Making & Coding Links

Digital Citizenship Links