Suggested summer reading lists for students.

Parkside’s media center is among the most exciting media centers in Broward County. The media center houses the newest book collection available with copyright dates within the last few years which is imperative for science and technology books. The collection continues growing with careful planning based upon an understanding of school curriculum, the students’ needs and interests, and a knowledge of current materials.

Parkside’s media center is a learning laboratory, and extension of the classroom, dedicated to active, participatory learning. It has a flexible access program which allows all resources to be accessible to students and teachers at the moment of need, making the curriculum connection both timely and relevant. This compliments Parkside’s philosophy of developing students who think critically and become independent users of information. Emphasis is not merely on locating information, but using it effectively. The media center supports the curriculum with extended opportunities to use materials for assignments, enrichment, enjoyment, individual, small group and large group instruction. The media center maintains a totally automated checkout system.

TECHNOLOGY
The media center has 20 networked computers with internet access for student research, multimedia, and assorted instructional programs to help ensure increased student performance and productivity.

Parkside media center has the latest technologies including the following:

• Smart Board – and electronic whiteboard which connects to a computer
• Digital cameras – still and movie
• CD burner
• Laser printers
• Televisions which connect to computers for instructional purposes

VIDEOCONFERENCING EQUIPMENT
Parkside is fortunate to have videoconferencing equipment. This equipment enables students to view and speak with schools, speakers, and organizations locally and world-wide.

TELEVISION STUDIO
Parkside’s television studio is equipped with the latest technologies:

• TV studio camera
• Audio mixer
• Video mixer with title maker
• Digital videotape player
• Multimedia computer
• Professional lighting

We take pride in creating a welcoming and unusually inviting environment for children. We extend an invitation for you to visit Parkside media center whenever you are in our school.

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