Media Minute

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create Hoopla and eReads accounts to access the books below via the QR code

BEANSTACK SUMMER READING CHALLENGE

SIGN IN TO MYBACKPACK (<<CLICK) THEN CLICK BEANSTACK and LOG YOUR SUMMER READING MINUTES!

SORA Reading

Add the Fulton County Library to your SORA account to access 1,000s of ebooks and audiobooks.

Students in grades K-8 simply log into MyBackpack and select Renaissance to access MyON eBooks.

To access the APS eBook shelf, students should log into MyBackpack. Select the eBooks tile. From here, all apps are accessible for student use.

To access apps requiring username/password, use the following credentials:

TumbleBook Library/Cloud

Username: atlantaps

Password: books

Big Timber Books

Username: atlantaps

Password: readmor

Access Galileo via myBackpack So what is Galileo? Galileo is Georgia's Virtual Library. It contains an extensive list of databases and online journals of resources searchable by topic, subject, reading level on virtually any topic students may in need to conduct research for essays and research projects.

New Password: health (Good through May 27, 2024)

To access APS eResources, students should log into MyBackpack. Select the eResources tile. From here, all apps are accessible for student use.

To access apps requiring username/password, use the following credentials:

World Almanac (Elementary & Middle) - no additional log in required

Learn360: no additional log in required

Blooms Literature - no additional log in required

The Mailbox - no additional log in required

Blooms Literature - no additional log in required

Need a username/password for Launchpacks? Here you go! Launchpacks can be accessed in the Galileo folder in MyBackpack. This is a great resource to share with your Social Studies teachers and for you to use for your media center lessons.

User name: atlps

Password: packs

If you are an Atlanta Public Schools student or employee you already have access to dozens of resources, including online databases, eBooks, eAudiobooks, streaming videos, as well as hundreds of thousands of books available at libraries throughout the city of Atlanta and Fulton County. If you are an APS student, all you need is your student username and your lunch code to get started. If you are an APS employee, have your Employee ID ready and click here to get started.

Employee Access

Username: Your Lawson Number

Pin: Changeme

Student Access

Username: Network user name (what students use to log into MyBackpack)

Pin: Lunch number

Please note: The following apps require the creation of a username/password:

Mango languages, Hoopla, Learning Express Library, rb Digital, and Universal Class.

Loraine Foushee is a life-long learner that enjoys sharing her knowledge with individuals aspiring to reach their full potential. Loraine completed her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media Production and her Master of Education in Instructional Technology at American InterContinental University (AIU). It was immediately after receiving her Bachelors in Media Production that Loraine started her career as a Production Technician at a market-8 News Station, CBS46 Atlanta for 6 years.
Loraine transitioned to a career in education, she shared her love of media production with high school students for 7 years. Her career has spanned Clayton County, Gwinnett County and Cobb County. Loraine completed her Specialist degree in Education with Certification in Library Media Science in 2013. She accepted her current position as the proud Media Specialist of Barack and Michelle Obama Academy in 2014.

Email: lfoushee@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Website: http://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Domain/1167
Location: 970 Martin Street Southeast, Atlanta, GA, United States
Phone: 4048024200
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