Supporting Students in Grades 10-12 with the Online Reference Centre Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator 2016/2017

What is the ORC? A $1.7 million collection of curricular aligned authoritative digital resources licensed on behalf of all Alberta: K-12 students and their parents School Staff Pre-Service teachers Public Library Staff * Funded by a yearly Grant-In-Aid from Alberta Education to The Alberta Library (TAL) *for the purposes of supporting K-12 patrons

Why These Resources? Provide authoritative, age appropriate, curricular aligned content Google and Wikipedia are the tip of the searching and information literacy iceberg Allow students to become familiar and comfortable with the kind of resources and searching practises that are integral to 21st century learning Are time Savers once you are familiar with them Include embedded supports for diverse learners like listen, text translation, citation tools, vetted websites, copyright friendly pictures and videos Provide anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection access

What’s in it for teachers? Direct curricular correlations, ability to search curricular outcomes Support for diverse learners Access to journals like Walrus, National Geographic, School Library Journal, Men’s Health, and Maclean’s (RSS feeds can be set up) Consistent and explicit update schedules Access to vetted websites Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website/moodle page/blog or sent in an email blast

Accessing the ORC Go the LearnAlberta.ca Select English or French Click “Online Reference Centre” in the tab along the top of the screen In school automatic authentication should occur Outside of school access requires a district username and password LA___________ (username) ______________ (password) Share your district username and password using low tech methods - do not post on an open website Email ORC@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca for your remote username/password

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EBSCO Resources Explora - New for 2015/2016 Advanced Placement Source (Grades 10-12) Canadian Reference Centre (Grades 7-12) Literary Reference Centre Plus (Grades 7-12) Date

Explora New Interface for EBSCO Will be added to the ORC collection in September 2015 Filters content from 3 databases into 1 allowing for federated simultaneous searching More aesthetically pleasing and functional Aligns with youth search trends Explora Explora filters all three of the EBSCO databases into one searchable interface. The three EBSCO databases in the ORC collection are Advanced Placement Source, Canadian Reference Centre, and Literary Reference Centre Plus. Features Teaser articles at the top of the database homepage Eight broad topics with subtopics within each Click on a subtopic to access related articles Along the left-hand side of the screen are limiters Full text, Sources Published in Canada, Peer Reviewed Publication date Source Types Article Features Two types of article formats – HTML and PDF PDF format has no embedded supports for diverse users Essentially a scan of the article HTML formats include embedded supports Computer generated read aloud (directly above the article) Customize accent of reader In the cog image customize speed and colour of highlighting Add to a folder (right-hand side of screen) Create an account with an email address and save articles to folder as performing search Print/Email/Save (right-hand side of the screen) Cite (right-hand side of the screen) • Eight citation formats Create Note (right-hand side of the screen) With an account, type notes in the article and save in folder for access from anywhere Permalink (right-hand side of the screen) Use the permalink to share article easily with others without requiring a having to log in Share (right-hand side of the screen) Facebook, Google+, twitter, email, etc. Google Classroom (right-hand side of the screen) “Find Similar Results” (left-hand side of the screen) Highlight a specific section of the article and click “Find Similar Results” for the database to perform a search of those keywords

Advanced Placement Source Ideal support for IB/AP/-30 student Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen Text translation for 32 different languages Customizable listen feature available for articles in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within articles and save to personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” features long the right=hand side of the screen Some academic journals in original French and Spanish

Canadian Reference Centre Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen to allow for searching and reading in other languages Text translation to 32 different languages Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within article and save to a personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen Search for professional “Publications” including Canadian Libraries, School Library Journal, Walrus and subscribe to RSS feeds Canadian Reference Centre Canadian Reference Centre is an EBSCO resource. It can be accessed through Explora or through an independent direct link. The advantage to accessing it through the individual link is that you can then access embedded publication. Features Top left-hand side of the homepage New Search Subjects Publications Access thousands of professional journals Sign up for an RSS feed Create an account using an email Click on the RSS icon (orange box with internet waves) to enter email Receive email with a permalink whenever a new journals is published Canadian Oxford Dictionary More Search for images Top right-hand side of the homepage Sign In This is where users can set up an account and then where users log in once they have an account Folder Save articles to folder, create subfolders in main folder Preferences Set language preferences, how the results are displayed, page layout, etc. Languages Change the language of the interface itself Help View tutorials for specific topics Exit Traditional search using the search bar Along the left-hand side of the screen are limiters Full text, Sources Published in Canada, Peer Reviewed Publication date Source Types • Article Features Two types of article formats – HTML and PDF PDF format has no embedded supports for diverse users Essentially a scan of the article HTML formats include embedded supports Computer generated read aloud (directly above the article) Customize accent of reader In the cog image customize speed and colour of highlighting Add to a folder (right-hand side of screen) Create an account with an email address and save articles to folder as performing search Print/Email/Save (right-hand side of the screen) Cite (right-hand side of the screen) • Eight citation formats Create Note (right-hand side of the screen) With an account, type notes in the article and save in folder for access from anywhere Permalink (right-hand side of the screen) Use the permalink to share article easily with others without requiring a having to log in Share (right-hand side of the screen) Facebook, Google+, twitter, email, etc. Google Classroom (right-hand side of the screen) “Find Similar Results” (left-hand side of the screen) Highlight a specific section of the article and click “Find Similar Results” for the database to perform a search of those keywords

Literary Reference Center Plus Homepage includes full text classics, citation help, research guides, featured work, author and content, etc. Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver) SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side Create notes within article and save to a personal folder for access from anywhere Create an RSS feed for a search to continue to track new information Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen Search for professional “Publications” to stay up-to-date Literary Reference Centre Plus Literary Reference Centre Plus is an EBSCO resource. It can be accessed through Explora or through an independent direct link. The advantage to accessing it through the individual link is that you can then access embedded publication. Features Top left-hand side of the homepage New Search Publications Access thousands of professional journals Sign up for an RSS feed Create an account using an email Click on the RSS icon (orange box with internet waves) to enter email Receive email with a permalink whenever a new journals is published Browse Authors Browse Most Studied Authors More Browse Works Browse Most Studies Glossary Encyclopedia Dictionary Cited References Videos/Images Indexes Top right-hand side of the homepage Sign In This is where users can set up an account and then where users log in once they have an account Folder Save articles to folder, create subfolders in main folder Preferences Set language preferences, how the results are displayed, page layout, etc. Help View tutorials for specific topics Exit Traditional search bar available top, left-hand side of the screen Along the left-hand side of the screen Browse Most Studied Authors Most Studied Works All Authors All Works Full-Text Classics Multimedia Young Adult Literature: Biographies, Plot Summaries, Film Adaptations, Genres & Themes *NEW* Children’s Literature: Biographies, Plot Summaries, Film Adaptations *NEW* Drama: Biographies & Plot Summaries Reference Shelf Encyclopedia of Literature Citation Help Research Guide Literary Glossary Curriculum Standards (Alberta not included) Content Spotlight In the centre of the screen Featured Poetry Featured Work Featured Author Traditional search using the search bar Along the left-hand side of the screen are limiters Full text, Sources Published in Canada, Peer Reviewed Publication date Source Types Article Features Two types of article formats – HTML and PDF PDF format has no embedded supports for diverse users Essentially a scan of the article HTML formats include embedded supports Computer generated read aloud (directly above the article) Customize accent of reader In the cog image customize speed and colour of highlighting Add to a folder (right-hand side of screen) Create an account with an email address and save articles to folder as performing search Print/Email/Save (right-hand side of the screen) Cite (right-hand side of the screen) Eight citation formats Create Note (right-hand side of the screen) With an account, type notes in the article and save in folder for access from anywhere Permalink (right-hand side of the screen) Use the permalink to share article easily with others without requiring a having to log in Share (right-hand side of the screen) Facebook, Google+, twitter, email, etc. Google Classroom (right-hand side of the screen) “Find Similar Results” (left-hand side of the screen) Highlight a specific section of the article and click “Find Similar Results” for the database to perform a search of those keywords

How do I use this ideas: EBSCO/Explora Support classroom learning: Create permalinks to related articles about an author classes are reading/studying Create permalinks to articles related to Social Studies topics “Seed’ inquiry projects with applicable articles Highlight a staff member’s favourite author each month - have students enter a comest to guess which staff member belongs to which author

Britannica School: Middle Britannica Schoo: High Curriculum Video EDUCAN Media Britannica School: Middle Britannica Schoo: High Curriculum Video Date

Britannica School: Middle Recommended for students in grades 6-8 Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history 3 reading levels allow users to change level while maintaining age appropriate interface Embedded read aloud feature and font adjustment Text translation for 50 languages Seamless access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Educator tools including lesson plan builder Britannica School: Middle and High This multidisciplinary database is new to the 2016/2017 collection. It replaced World Book Kids, World Book Student and World Book Advanced. Britannica ImageQuest is embedded in this resource so that when users perform searches related images also appear. This is a great starting point for research as it provides small chunks of information on a broad range of topics. Features Three levels within one interface (elementary, middle and high) Middle version recommended for students in grades 6-8 High version recommended for students in grades 9-12 Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms In Middle and High interfaces there are two to three reading levels that can be changed while in the same interface More sophisticated computer generated read aloud feature with embedded font adjustment Text translation to 50 languages Access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Tips for Ease of Use In the top right-hand corner in the “Educators” section includes teaching tools, allows educators to explore articles and access Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum included) Teachers can create a personal account to save content and create their own lessons plans. Teachers need a special access code to create an account – Contact the ORC Coordinator to get more information about the access codes

Britannica School: High Content to prepare students for college-level research Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places, and history 3 reading levels allow users to change level while maintaining age appropriate interface Include study guides, pre-research planner, and how-to documents Embedded read aloud feature and font adjustment Text translation for 50 languages Seamless access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Educator tools including lesson plan builder Britannica School: Middle and High This multidisciplinary database is new to the 2016/2017 collection. It replaced World Book Kids, World Book Student and World Book Advanced. Britannica ImageQuest is embedded in this resource so that when users perform searches related images also appear. This is a great starting point for research as it provides small chunks of information on a broad range of topics. Features Three levels within one interface (elementary, middle and high) Middle version recommended for students in grades 6-8 High version recommended for students in grades 9-12 Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Less text and more images support student search techniques Related content provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms In Middle and High interfaces there are two to three reading levels that can be changed while in the same interface More sophisticated computer generated read aloud feature with embedded font adjustment Text translation to 50 languages Access on tablet, smartphone, laptop or desktop Tips for Ease of Use In the top right-hand corner in the “Educators” section includes teaching tools, allows educators to explore articles and access Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum included) Teachers can create a personal account to save content and create their own lessons plans. Teachers need a special access code to create an account – Contact the ORC Coordinator to get more information about the access codes

Curriculum Video On Demand Thousands of exclusive educational videos segmented into easy-to-use clips ideal for mashups ability to share, save, and organize videos and custom playlists Google translate on every page Closed captioning and interactive transcripts on thousands of titles HTML embedded codes that allow direct access to videos from within Google Classroom, Moodle, or other CMS Content added regularly, approximately 1,000 new titles per year Curriculum Video On Demand New to the 2016/2017 ORC resource collection, Curriculum Video on Demand is the first streaming resource provided to ORC users. Features Home page is very click-friendly displaying Most Popular Recently Added Browse Featured Producers Browse Subjects Featured this Month Menu button in the top left-hand corner of the screen Home Subject Index 28 Topics with numerous subtopics within “Page Link” in the top left-hand corner under the Subject Index title provides a permalink Producer Index Full listing of all of the producers included in the resource listed alphabetically “Page Link” in the top left-hand corner under the Producer Index title provides a permalink to the page Calendar Films related to different events and holidays in the calendar month My Films Allows users to create an account with an email address to save content to Account also enables video editing and remixing The Film Right-hand side of the screen provides Video segments (videos are divided into smaller segments to allow for remixes or targeted information) Select “Play Full Title” or “Continuous Play” Show Transcripts Transcripts can be printed off Can disable auto scrolling in the transcripts by clicking on the lock symbol beside the print icon Under the Video Related Provides a listing of videos with similar content Share Direct links (permalink) Email Embed Code Share to – Google Classroom Add to Add films to personal folders Citation MLA Chicago Manual of Style APA Harvard Custom Segment Available with an account Standards Alberta Curriculum Standards available

Curriculum Video On Demand: Content Included in ORC 10,000 programs. 130,000 segments, 6,500 hours Business and Economics Family and Guidance Health and Nutrition Literature and Language Arts Science and Mathematics Social Studies Visual and Performing Arts Archival Films and Newsreels Also Available: Master Career and Technical Education Collection Career Exploration Career Fields Job Search Skills Job Success Skills Automotive Technology Building and Technical Trades Engineering Technology Technical Communication

Gale Canada In Context (Grades 7-12) Global Issues In Context (Grades 7-12) Science In Context (Grades 7-12) World History In Context (Grades 7-12) Date

Canada In Context Canada In Context Canadian Content not only for Social Studies but also Science (i.e. Alberta Oil Sands) Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies, ELA and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Canada In Context Canada In Context is used to support the grades 6/7 and 9-12 Social Studies Curriculum. In addition, there is content related to the science curriculum as well. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses four “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

Global Issues In Context Excellent support for the Grade 10-12 Social Studies Curriculum Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Global Issues In Context Global Issues In Context is used predominantly to support the grades 10-12 Social Studies curriculum. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses four “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

Science In Context Science In Context Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Science curriculum - embedded links to the article included Science In Context Once students have graduated out of the PowerKnowledge Suite they move to the In Context series. Students in late grade 5 or grade 6 are often able to navigate this resource. The ORC currently licenses four “in Context” databases. Once users are familiar with one they can all be navigated as they all share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

World History In Context Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3 Text Translation to 13 languages Highlight and take notes within the article, save to a folder without an account Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition) Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic) Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies curriculum - embedded links to the article included World History In Context World History In Context supports the grade 8 social studies curriculum in addition to the grades 10-12 social studies curricula. The 2016/2017 ORC Collection currently licenses four “In Context” databases. Once users are familiar with operating one they can easily navigate any of the four as they share the same features and functionality. Features Teaser articles along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more “Featured Video” in the top right-hand corner of the homepage Changed every month unless there is something major that happens in the field of study Featured News provides access to three related publications related to the field of study Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information Research shows that students are click driven in their searching – they like to click around, see visual cues to find what they are looking for Along the top left-hand side of the screen Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added) Maps (newly added to interface – still very US-Centric) Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included) Within the Topic Page “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites Related Topics included just below on this page “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page Within the Article Just below the article title, beside the source you will find a symbol that indicates the reading level of the article (green circle is basic, yellow square is intermediate, and red triangle is advanced) Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools” “Related Subjects” provided for every article Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms Tools include downloadable citations Google Classroom, and Microsoft sign in available Tips for Ease of Use In the “Advanced Search” users can search using keywords, etc and then scroll down to indicate if the content is basic, intermediate or advanced. Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students Then perform the same search with an intermediate content level, bookmark it and share so that students can select the appropriate reading level for their ability

How do I use this ideas: “In Context” series Use the “bookmark” feature to create permalinks of any of the pages in the database” “Seed” inquiry projects/project-based learning experiences Highlight content related to the curriculum, supplement print collections, support student interests, provide season/holiday content, provide information about other cultures/countries/customs Access to current editions of Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, MacLean’s (Canada In Context), World and I, Newsweek International, and The Historian (World History In Context) Access science related videos on the homepage that are changed regularly

Hidden Gems Culturegrams The Canadian Encyclopedia (Grades 5-12) TeachingBooks.net (K-12) Teen Health and Wellness (Grades 7-12) Date

Culturegrams New interface for 2015/2016 Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 & 5 S.S. Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 & 4 5 S.S. World Edition - supports gr. 10-12 S.S. Updated every 6 months and written/reviewed by in-country consultants Features included: customizable read-aloud, photo gallery, slideshows, videos, famous people, and cultural recipes Tools included: build-your-own graphs and tables, pre-generated graphs and tables, distance calculate, and currency converter

How do I use this ideas: Culturegrams There are only so many books on Tunisia/India/Ukraine/Peru and Canada This database can greatly assist grade three and five students who are looking for content related to various countries Finding content for the grade 2, 4 social studies curriculum is challenging While this database does not provide information on the exact cities and towns studied in the grade 2 curriculum, it does provide excellent content on each of the provinces Of particular interest for grade 4 students is the timeline for Albert Provides related content for globalization and nationalism for the grades 10-12 social studies curriculum

The Canadian Encyclopedia Free website provided by Government of Canada Change from English to French at the top right-hand corner of every page New updated interface - much more aesthetic and functional Multiple pathways to finding content View personal accounts from veterans, view videos, articles, image and digital exhibits Articles include information about the author, publication date, editor, and edit date Embedded citations (MLA 7th Edition, APA 6th Edition, Chicago 16th Edition, Turabian) Wealth of Canadian content to support Social Studies grades 9-12 Historica link at top left-hand side includes Citizen Challenge, immigration stories, etc for grade9 The Canadian Encyclopedia The Canadian Encyclopedia is an open website available to anyone without log in credentials. Because this resource is not licensed it does not have some of the “bells and whistles” of some of the licensed content like read aloud or text translation. However, Google read does work on this resource. Features Recently updates interface with more “click friendly” layout Four topics with multiple subtopics within each When searching in a specific subtopic there is a menu along the left-hand side of the screen that allows further limiters Switch between English and French at the top right-hand corner of every screen This is original French as this is a Canadian funded website Top menu from the left-hand side Historica Canada Links to another website with Programs (Access Aboriginal Arts and Stories, The Canadian Encyclopedia, Citizenship Challenge, Encounters with Canada, The Memory Project, and Passages Canada) Videos (Heritage Minutes, Minutes Parodies, Memory Project Archives, and Radio Minutes) Polls Media (Media Coverage, Press Releases, and Permissions) Shop Education (searchable access to lesson plans) Aboriginal Arts and Stories Largest and most recognized art and creative writing competition in Canada for Aboriginal youth Citizenship Challenge Test national knowledge by studying and writing a mock citizenship exam in French or English Excellent for the grade 9 social studies curriculum Encounters with Canada Programming for Canadian youth held yearly at the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre in Ottawa, Ontario Heritage Minutes Access all archived Heritage Minutes, playlists and a discussion section Passages Canada Stories of Canadian immigrants Excellent for grade 9 social studies curriculum The Memory Project Access veteran stories, first-hand accounts from World War I, World War II, The Korean War and Peacekeeping Excellent resource for Remembrance Day and grades 10-12 socials studies curriculum Home About Interactive Resources Collections Access a variety of collections created for various topics: Places (37), Literature and Theater (13), Cinema and Visual Arts (3), Music and Folklore (28), Cultural and Education Institutions (3), Historical Figures (17), and History and Politics (38) Each collection includes quizzes on arts and culture, history and political, historical figures and places associated with the topic Exhibits Access a variety of digital exhibits that provide Canadian content relevant to the social studies curriculum Timelines Access a variety of timelines created with all Canadian content (Alberta, Act of Union, Asia Canada, Black History, etc.) Your Canada Street Art in Canada Black History in Canada Canada’s Haunted Places In the Footsteps of Great Canadians Stories of the Great War Great Canadian Stories Canada on Film 101 Thins Poetry in Canada My Home Town For Teachers Access results for quizzes and study guides Articles Features Top right-hand corner identifies who wrote the article, who edited the article, when it was published, and when it was last edited This information increases the credibility of this content even though it is free Knowing when an article was published and last updated makes the information more credible Beneath the article author information is a table of contents for lengthier articles Each section of the article has a unique URL that links directly to that part of the article This is helpful in targeting specific information and directing students there quickly Suggested readings, related articles and links included for each article Click on the “ to access article citations Tips for Ease of Use Because this is an open website there is no log in necessary. The URL at the top of the screen can be used as a permalink to direct students to content quickly

How do I use this ideas: The Canadian Encyclopedia Provide a link to a digital exhibit from the collection (found along the top of the webpage) Link to a first hand account by a Canadian veteran for Remembrance Day QR code the stories and put them around the school for the month of November If you school is named after a famous Canadian, link to information about that Canadian Link to articles relevant to the curriculum for various units of study

TeachingBooks.net TeachingBooks.net A wealth of support materials to teach and promote books in your school (book trailers, author interviews and read ins, author audio name pronunciation, QR flyers, embedded citations, book guides and lesson plans) Share/permalink any page using the Email/Text/QR Flyer/Bookmark or PermaLink features Access Alberta specific booklists: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award (YRCA) ELA Authorized Novel and Nonfiction Reading List for grades 4-12 Meet-the-Author book readings in English and French Canadian Book Award Winners/Canadian Book and Author Resources Create and/or request a personalized booklist TeachingBooks.net TeachingBooks.net is often mistaken for providing digital books. It provides all of the content you need to teach, promote and support a book in your classroom or library. Features Gold bar along the top of the screen just below the search bar includes: Home Browse Grade level, subject or genre, resource types, resource collection, newly added resources or highlighted resource collections Author & Book Resources Meet-the-Author Movies Meet-the-Author Book Readings Audio Name Pronunciation Book Guides and Lesson Plans Book Trailers Popular Canadian Book Award Winners Curricular uses for TeachingBooks Reader’s Theatre Scripts Readings of Complete Books Custom Reading Lists Help & Training Video Demos Sharing and promotional materials Self-Guided Training* About History and vision Contact Links to include in TeachingBooks Authors/Illustrators to include Follow Us Blog Newsletter Facebook *Self-guided training is a 90-minute self-directed program that guides the user through the creation of an implementation plan for TeachingBooks.net for the specific setting they are working in. The course is divided into phases and does not need to be completed in one 90-minute chunk of time. Once completed a certificate of completion is provided. This is an excellent thing to include in a professional growth plan as there is a clear plan for accomplishing the goal and a measurable outcome. On the Homepage right-hand side below the gold bar A listing of all “Canadian authors & illustrators” included in the resource Defaults to the number of resource, can switch to sort by author name with the little drop down menu at the top right-hand corner of the page Literary Calendar (just below the Canadian authors & illustrators) Includes authors birthdays, important literary days Scroll down the homepage towards the bottom Alberta specific booklists and awards toward the bottom of the homepage Includes Alberta Education Fiction and non fiction reading lists for grades 4-12 Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader’s Choice Awards (YRCA) Rocky Mountain Book Awards Meet-the-Author book readings in French On a TeachingBooks Page Hover over the book cover to get a blue pop up with details about all of the different support materials available for that book “Sharing Tools” along the right-hand side of the screen “Email” or ”Text” any page to a colleague or yourself for ease of access “QR Flyer” generates a printable flyer with an embedded QR code to the TeachingBooks page you are on “Permalink” creates a static, unchanging URL that can be shared on a webpage, in an email and allows the user to open the TeachingBooks page without being logged into the LearnAlberta.ca webpage “Calendar” allows access to the literary calendar “Facebook,” “Twitter,” “Share,” allow for sharing “Citation” provides an APA and MLA citation of every page “Narrow Your Results” along the left-hand side “Related Booklists” along the left-hand side “Explore Other Booklists on TeachingBooks” along the left-hand side

How do I use this ideas: TeachingBooks.net Using the Permalink option, feature a Canadian author each month on your Learning Commons/classroom/school webpage (link print and virtual - create a related bulletin board with a QR code to the webpage) Feature staff pick(s) each month and provide a permalink to the book’s TeachingBook.net page (s) Create: custom reading lists for different grades, top student selections page, or create a librarians/teachers pick page in TeachingBooks.net and permalink the page to your LLC webpage - mimic this in the physical space Support classroom novel studies and/or book clubs with the support materials in TeachingBooks.net Create school-wide Virtual Book Club using content from TeachingBooks.net Promote Rocky Mountain Book Award selection using the support materials in TeachingBooks.net (virtually on your webpage and in library print collection also) Promote Young Readers Choice Award selection using the support materials in TeachingBooks.net (virtually on your webpage and in library print collection also)

Teen Health and Wellness Straightforward discussion of all teen health and wellness topics with links to the Alberta science, foods, health and CALM curricula Customizable listen feature and text translation Sectioned articles with links to related articles for shallow searchers Embedded citations (MLA, APA, Chicago) Many interactive features that allow students to interact and contribute: Student polls on current topics Share personal stories and read stories from other teens Create and submit videos on various health and wellness topics Submit questions to Dr. jan and receive answers back Alberta/Canada specific hotlines Current In the news tops change frequently Teen Health and Wellness Teen Health and Wellness is a database that provides accurate, frank information on topics related to health and wellness issues. This should be used with students in grades 7 and up and should be reviewed before using with Catholic or more traditional schools. Features Top Right-hand side of the homepage Hotlines Canada or Alberta specific help hotlines Mobile Apps Download from App Store, Google Play, or Amazon Glossary Searchable, organized alphabetical glossary Site Help Logout Left-hand side of the homepage Topics organized alphabetically Centre of the homepage Tell Your Story Users submit personal stories of life challenges Stories are vetted and edited before being published online Access archived stories organized by topic Users can submit their own stories Get Informed Videos highlighting relevant content created by users Videos are vetted and edited before begin published online Access archived videos Dr. Jan’s Corner Submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive responses Access archived questions and responses In the News Relevant topics related to health and wellness Changes monthly unless major event happens in which case it is updates within 24 to 48 hours Cast Your Vote Vote on a relevant topic Topics changed monthly Access archived polls and results Did you know Information tidbits Article Features Left-hand side of the article has segmented sections to access information quickly Resources (US-Centric) For Further Reading Related books on topic Key words from the article Related articles Pushes students beyond shallow searching Computer generated listen feature To customize the speed and colour of highlighting click on the cog image that appears when the slide out menu appears after play is pressed Google Translate New feature allows users to save to Google Drive

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