By using Wordle and some text from the book Eragon by Christopher Paolini, the 'word cloud' above was created. Try it for yourself! To create your own images and to view thousands of others visit wordle.net. Coming soon...the LVR Library Wordle contest. Stay tuned!
The New York Times Best of 2008
Looking for some ideas for holiday reading gifts? Here is the list of the most notable books from the New York Times (home to the New York Times Best Seller List) which includes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry for 2008.
The Literate Owl
Here is the blog/website of Kelowna Secondary School teacher-librarian, Mr. Al Smith. Lots of terrific ideas for reading and technologies. A great guy, Al is always willing to help anyone with experimenting and using technology in the classroom. His contact information is on the blog.
New December Arrivals
Here's a couple of new arrivals to the LVR library. C'mon by and check 'em out! If you've read one already please share your review and leave a comment.
"It’s Not Information Overload. It’s Filter Failure."
We have always been overloaded with information--it's a part of living in modern western society. But, it is imperative, now more than ever, to be able to successfully filter the information with which we are inundated. Thanks to our district librarian, Wendy West, for this clip from technology writer Clay Shirky, with his take on … Continue reading "It’s Not Information Overload. It’s Filter Failure."
Introducing VoiceThread
VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways--using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam)--and share them with anyone they wish. A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be … Continue reading Introducing VoiceThread
Flash Animation Tool for Teachers
Here is a terrific (and free!) website that allows teachers to create games, Venn diagrams, times, and other activities for their students using web-based, Flash animation. There is a user-friendly tutorial to help you get started, and you don't need to be a computer-savvy person to take advantage of this useful teaching tool. Visit classtools.net … Continue reading Flash Animation Tool for Teachers
Boyden Wins 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize
Author Joseph Boyden has won the 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize for best Canadian novel or short story collection for his book, Through Black Spruce. The Giller is the largest annual prize for literature in Canada--the winner receives $50 000, while the finalists each garner a prize of $5000. Boyden is also the author of the … Continue reading Boyden Wins 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize
Our First Annual ‘LVR Reads’ Holiday Reading List Contest
The LVR Library is proud to sponsor its 1st Annual 'LVR Reads' Holiday Reading List Contest.To enter, you must POST A COMMENT below. Your comment MUST include:Your first & last name;Title of the book that you have recently read;The author of the book;Indicate whether the book is fiction or non-fiction; andThe genre of the book … Continue reading Our First Annual ‘LVR Reads’ Holiday Reading List Contest
Marian Toews ‘The Flying Troutmans’ Wins Writers Trust Fiction Award
A road novel helped along by a lovably nutty cast, Toews's latest (after A Complicated Kindness) follows a ragtag crew as they crisscross America. Hattie, recently dumped in Paris by her moody, adjective-hating boyfriend, returns home to Canada after receiving an emergency phone call from her niece. Turns out, Hattie's sister, Min, is back in … Continue reading Marian Toews ‘The Flying Troutmans’ Wins Writers Trust Fiction Award
GETTING CURIOUS 