Getting Students to Make the Most Out of EBSCO Ray Fernandes Education Media Librarian, Dept of Education

LRTS Learning Resources and Technology Services Department of Education

LRTS LRTS - Who are we? Learning Resources and Technology Services is a division of the Public Schools Branch of the Department of Education.

LRTS LRTS - What we do? We assist teachers and school staff with learning about and using technology and implementing it into the classroom.

LRTS Services Education Media Library Video collection of over 6,000 curriculum-related classroom and professional development resources for loans and dubbing.

LRTS Services Curriculum-related Websites - follow the links under Educators —Curriculum Related Websites

LRTS Services EBSCO Access to full-text periodicals, dictionary, Encyclopedia, professional development database

LRTS Services Branching Out Newsletter for the Public Schools Branch of the Department of Education

LRTS Services Curriculum Documents PDF’s of curriculum documents for all subject areas and courses

LRTS Services Images Project Contains copyright-cleared images that can be used freely in Nova Scotia classrooms

LRTS Services Online PD Resources Videos can be streamed online or downloaded. DVD copies also available from the Education Media Library.

LRTS Services Teacher Resources Mathematics blackline masters, software tutorials, info on IT integration

LRTS Services NS Virtual School Delivers courses to students online.

LRTS Services Share.Ednet English French An online space where teachers can share resources and professional materials, mapped to learning outcomes.

LRTS Services Computers for Schools Program that supplies refurbished computer equipment to schools across the province.

LRTS Services Copyright shtml Respond to enquiries and provide information regarding media copyright issues.

LRTS Services Other Assist with new school technology, tendering and construction, hardware/software evaluation, produce and distribute digital learning resources, create teacher PD videos, IMP mail, etc.

EBSCO What is it??? Wikipedia – definition of “database” Wikipedia – definition of “EBSCO”

EBSCO What is it??? “It’s a place where you go to find articles, it’s kind of like looking for a book, you do a search, and instead of finding books, it finds you articles that have been published in newspapers, magazines and journals.....”

EBSCO What is it??? – key points -can access it at school or at home, 24 hours access -easy to use, like an internet search, or finding a book -full-text – type in search, the article is right there, can print or it to yourself -finds you articles that have been published in newspapers/journals, not just someone’s opinion/blog -excellent source for info when doing school projects

EBSCO Teens – what motivates them? simplicity / easy to use easy to access good marks quality info promotion

EBSCO EBSCO - Access School – automatic (IP authenticated) Home – name and password

Engaging Students Engaging Students – How? Strategies Resources Ideas

Engaging Students 1. Understanding students --- what are their motivations?

Engaging Students 2. Promo Strategies/Campaigns - making students aware of EBSCO, what it could do for them - posters, newsletters, website - tie-in with library promotion - tools: hp#market hp#market

Engaging Students 3. Key Dates/Events - school assignments – find out when they are happening - reaching students during time of need – teachable moment

Engaging Students 4. Create Pathfinders/Research Tools -EBSCO Student Success Tools: /default.php?par=253&id=20 /default.php?par=253&id=20 -Create your own on how to use EBSCO -Find tools/resources on EBSCO support site

Engaging Students 5. EBSCO Video Tutorials - links to video tutorials can be put up on school library website - variety of topics available

Engaging Students 6. Teachers - promote EBSCO to teachers - offer training - integrate EBSCO into assignments, ie. bibliography assignment

Engaging Students 7. Your Own PD - EBSCO support site offers video tutorials, user guides, and resources to help you prepare for training sessions - variety of topics available

Engaging Students 8. EBSCO Personal Accounts - allows students to save searches, search results, set up search alerts, journal alerts, create folders, share folders, organize research, collaborate, etc.

Engaging Students 9. Mobile Apps EBSCOhost is available for use on mobile devices such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, and Android-based smartphones.

Engaging Students 10. EBSCO vs. Google Emphasize the advantages of using EBSCO over google: bases_vs__search_high_school_student.pdf nternet_search_engines.pdf

Engaging Students 11. Create Personal Home Logins Easy logins that students will remember Username:Password: AuburnEagles hcjhvikings

Engaging Students 12. Monitor Stats Can be requested from your board IT contact Can provide valuable feedback

Engaging Students 13. Parents DOE license includes students, teachers, school support staff and parents Advantages of involving parents are immense

Engaging Students 14. Scavenger Hunt Resources efault.php?id=714 -Click on “K-12 Schools” link -Teacher/Librarian Success Tools

Engaging Students 15. Interactive Quiz php?id=708&page=1

Engaging Students 16. Use of Direct Links You can set up direct links on your library homepage to EBSCO articles, searches, and topics.

Engaging Students 17. Explore the EBSCO Support Sites There are a variety of tools and resources, on a number of different topics and issues, and can offer support/ideas.

Engaging Students Nova Scotia Public Library NSPL Databases NSPL Public Library Catalogues catalogues NSPL E-Books/Audio Books

Engaging Students Other Ideas?

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