South Effingham Middle School - Learning Commons

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South Effingham Middle School

Learning Commons

Read • Create • Discover

8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | SmartPass Required

Destiny Browse the Catalog Sora E-Books & Audiobooks

"Once you learn to read, you will be forever free."

— Frederick Douglass

Tech & Maker Hub

Video Production

Filming & Editing

Canva Video Tips

Text: Press 'T' to add text instantly.
Split: Move marker and press 'S' to split clip.
Audio: Drag MP3s directly to timeline.

Open Canva Video

Makerspace

Click below to see gear!

Explore the Space

We have tons of games, robots, and puzzles.

Check out the full inventory list to see what's available at each station.

Chromebook Support

Broken screen? Missing keys?

Power User Tips

Caps Lock: Press Alt + Search.
Screenshot: Ctrl + Show Windows button.
Reopen Tab: Ctrl + Shift + T (Life saver!)

Need a repair? See Ms. Carlin.

"Technology is best when it brings people together."

— Matt Mullenweg

Student Apps

Membean

Vocabulary Learning

Membean

Key Features:

Spaced Repetition
Personalized Instruction
Long-term Retention

Launch via Classlink

Wayground

Interactive Learning

Wayground

Key Features:

Gamified Practice
Standards Mastery
Real-time Feedback

Launch via Classlink

EdPuzzle

Video Lessons

EdPuzzle

Key Features:

Interactive Videos
Embedded Questions
Self-Paced Learning

Go to EdPuzzle

BrainPop

Animated Learning

BrainPop

Key Features:

Animated Lessons
Cross-Curricular
Quizzes & Games

Go to BrainPop

Book Creator

Make Your Own Books

Book Creator

Key Features:

Multimodal Publishing
Audio & Video Integration
Creative Templates

Start Creating

Classlink

The Launchpad

Classlink

Your digital backpack. One login for everything.

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."

— Robert Collier

Study Central (GA Standards)

6th Grade

Study Guides & Standards

6th Grade Resources

Access study guides for Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies.

View GA Study Guides

7th Grade

Study Guides & Standards

7th Grade Resources

Prepare for the Georgia Milestones with these official guides.

View GA Study Guides

8th Grade

Study Guides & Standards

8th Grade Resources

High school is coming! Master your standards here.

View GA Study Guides

"There is no friend as loyal as a book."

— Ernest Hemingway

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The books everyone is talking about.

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First Chapter Friday

Listen to the start of our "Pick of the Week".

This Week's Pick

The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown

"When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time..."

Read on Sora

Book Match

Not sure what to read?

Get Matched

Tell us 3 things you love, and we will email you a personalized book recommendation!

Fill Out Form

"You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."

— Maya Angelou

Meet the Staff

Mr. James

Media Specialist

Mr. James

Instructional Technologist & Media Specialist.

Ask me about:
Book recommendations, Research help, and Video editing.

Mrs. Oliver

Media Clerk

Mrs. Oliver

Library Media Clerk.

Ask me about:
Checking out books, Fines, and Library organization.

Ms. Carlin

STA

Ms. Carlin

School Tech Assistant.

Ask me about:
Chromebook repairs, Loaner devices, and Tech issues.

Our Mission

The South Effingham Middle School Learning Commons is a hub for knowledge and creativity. We are committed to granting all members of our community access to a world of information and ideas while nurturing an appreciation for literature and the arts.