1. Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator 2017/2018
ORC Gone Google!
Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator
2017/2018

2. Q: What is the ORC?
A $1.4 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

3. Q: Why These Resources?
Provides 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 users become 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

4. Q: What’s in it for Librarians?
Direct curricular correlations and the ability to search curricular outcomes
Curriculum mapping for:
Elementary Science (Updated in 2017/2018)
Elementary Social Studies (Updated in 2017/2018)
Secondary Science and Social Studies (Will be completed in 2017/2018)
Support for diverse patrons
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 content including website to supplement print collections
Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website/moodle/blog or sent in an blast

5. Q: How do I access 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
for your remote username/password

6. Questions?

7. Gale Resources Academic One File (Grades 10-12)
Canada In Context (Grades 7-12)
Global Issues In Context (Grades 7-12)
Literature Resource Center (Grades 7-12)
Science In Context (Grades 7-12)
World History In Context (Grades 7-12)

8. Academic One File
Multidisciplinary Gale resource that supports students enrolled in an IB, AP or -30 program
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
Homepage lists “Top Searches” at the bottom (right-hand side) that you can click on and see articles related to that search term
Homepage also has “Topic Finder” to help users discover the context of their search term and find connections to other terms
Academic One File
Academic One File is a multidisciplinary Gale resource that supports students enrolled in an IB, AP or -30 program. It was newly added to the 2017/2018 ORC Collection. As a Gale resource, it uses the same interface as Gale’s “In Context” databases. If users are familiar with the “In Context” databases, they can easily navigate Literature Resource Center as it shares some of the same features and functionality.
Features
“Browse by Discipline” feature on the homepage allows browsing by:
Biology, Chemistry, Criminal Justice, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Marketing, Political Science, and Psychology
-Clicking on each topic takes you to a further detailed list of keywords related to that topic that you can click on
-Clicking on these keywords takes you to a list of articles regarding that keyword
-On the right-hand side, you can choose view these articles by “Content Types” – Academic Journals, Magazines, News, etc.
-Can also “Search within results,” view articles based on publication date, document type, and publication title
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
Search bar at the top of the homepage allows a “Basic Search” by subject, publication, and entire document
-You can choose the “Subject Guide Search” button or “Publication Search” button under the search bar to be taken to an advanced search page for these methods of searching
-Not able to search by basic, intermediate, or advanced levels like the other Gale resources
“Advanced Search” along the top right-hand of the homepage includes search by Peer Reviewed Journals, Publication Dates, Document Type, and Lexile reading level or Lexile score
“Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page
Google Classroom and Microsoft capable
Language translation on homepage (beside Google Classroom)
Within the Article
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, , PDF download of article, print, highlight and notes, download MP3, and share option
Tips for Ease of Use
Homepage lists “Top Searches” at the bottom (right-hand side) that you can click on and see articles related to that search term
Homepage also has “Topic Finder” to help users discover the context of their search term and find connections to other terms

9. Canada In Context Canada In Context
Recommended for grades 7-12
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage
Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3
Text Translation to 13 languages
Save to Google Classroom, Google, or Microsoft
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
o 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
o 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
o Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added)
o Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included)
• Within the Topic Page
o “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites
o Related Topics included just below on this page
o “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page
• Within the Article
o 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)
o 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
o Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools”
• “Related Subjects” provided for every article
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o 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.
o Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students
o 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

10. Science In Context
Recommended for grades 7-12, 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
Save to Google Classroom, Google, or Microsoft
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

11. Global Issues In Context
Excellent support for the Grade Social Studies Curriculum, recommended for grades 7-12
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
Save to Google Classroom, Google, or Microsoft
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 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
o 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
o 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
o Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added)
o Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included)
• Within the Topic Page
o “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites
o Related Topics included just below on this page
o “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page
• Within the Article
o 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)
o 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
o Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools”
• “Related Subjects” provided for every article
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o 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.
o Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students
o 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

12. Literature Resource Center
Gale resource that supports the grades 7-12 English and Language Arts curriculum
Read aloud feature in the top left-hand corner of every article
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
Save to Google Classroom, Google, or Microsoft
Literature Resource Center
Literature Resource Center is a Gale resource. It supports the grades 7-12 English and Language Arts curriculum, as well as supporting interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking skills. Literature Resource Center was newly added to the 2017/2018 ORC Collection. As a Gale resource, it uses the same interface as Gale’s “In Context” databases. If users are familiar with the “In Context” databases, they can easily navigate Literature Resource Center as it shares some of the same features and functionality.
Features
Teaser “Featured Author” and “Feature Work” along the top of the homepage – vivid pictures that provide a little bit of information necessitating the students click to read more
-Featured Author – Full biography
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
---Search for additional works
---Find criticism
---“View All” to find other featured authors
-Featured Work – Overview of work
---Look for literature criticism
---Delineated content type on right-hand side
---Provides search limiters (subjects, person – about, name of work, etc.)
---“View All” to find all featured work
Search bar at the top of the homepage allows a “Basic Search” by keyword, person, or name of work
-Not able to search by basic, intermediate, or advanced levels like the other Gale resources
“Gale Literary Index”
-Takes you to a master index of the major literature products published by Gale, providing quick and easy access to author and title listings from over 130 literature products from Gale
-Use this as a starting point to locate authors and titles
“Encyclopedia of Literature”
-Provides dictionary entry for any word entered in search box
“Person Search”
-Takes you to advanced search screen with “Person Search” selected
-Male/Female, Nationality, Ethnicity, Occupation, Literary Movement, Genre, Place of Birth
“Works Search”
-Takes you to advanced search screen with “Works Search” selected
---Male/Female, Nationality, Ethnicity, Occupation, Literary Movement, Genre, Place of Birth
“Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page
Google Classroom and Microsoft capable
Language translation on homepage (beside Google Classroom)
Within the Article
Read aloud feature in the top left-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, , PDF download of article, print, highlight and notes, download MP3, and share option

13. World History In Context
Excellent support for the grade 8 social studies curriculum, recommended for grades 7-12
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
Save to Google Classroom, Google, or Microsoft
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 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
o 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
o 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
o Browse Topics (search every topic page included in the database, indicates when topic has been updated or newly added)
o Curriculum Standards (Alberta curriculum standards included)
• Within the Topic Page
o “On This Page” on the top right-hand corner of the screen allows users to target the kind of information, including vetted websites
o Related Topics included just below on this page
o “Bookmark” along the top right-hand side of the screen creates a permalink for the page
• Within the Article
o 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)
o 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
o Text translation in every article found on the right-hand side of the screen in the “Tools”
• “Related Subjects” provided for every article
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o 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.
o Perform a search for basic information about a specific topic, bookmark it to share with students
o 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

14. Rosen Resources PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science (Grades 1-6)
PowerKnowledge Life Science (Grades 1-6)
PowerKnowledge Physical Science (Grades 1-6)
Teen Health and Wellness (Grades 7-12)

15. PowerKnowledge Suite Recommended for grades 1-6
Content divided into 3 databases: Earth & Space, Life Science and Physical Science
Includes a customizable read aloud feature
Ability to create permalinks, and/or save to Google Drive
Short, segmented articles with introductory videos to build background knowledge
Embedded science experiments, projects, and educational games related to the content of the database
Aligns with 95% of the grade 3-6 science curriculum and 87% of the grade 1-6 science curriculum
PowerKnowledge Suite
This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases.
Features
• Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information
o 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
o Less text and more images support student search techniques
• Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article
o 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 in the top right-hand corner of the screen
• Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms
• Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen
• New feature to save article to Google Drive
• Each of the three databases have a unique set of:
o Science Fair Projects and Experiments
♣ Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets
o Resources for Teachers/Librarians
♣ Lesson plans and reproducible
♣ Curriculum correlations
♣ Promotional materials
♣ Video gallery
♣ Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc.
o Play Games
♣ Related to the content of the database

16. PowerKnowledge: Earth and Space Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Seasonal Changes
Grade 2 Exploring Liquids
Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals
Grade 4 Light and Shadows & Waste and Our World
Grade 5 Weather Watch, Wetland Ecosystems & Social Studies Mapping
Grade 6 Sky Science
PowerKnowledge Suite
This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases.
Features
• Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information
o 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
o Less text and more images support student search techniques
• Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article
o 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 in the top right-hand corner of the screen
• Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms
• Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen
• New feature to save article to Google Drive
• Each of the three databases have a unique set of:
o Science Fair Projects and Experiments
♣ Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets
o Resources for Teachers/Librarians
♣ Lesson plans and reproducible
♣ Curriculum correlations
♣ Promotional materials
♣ Video gallery
♣ Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc.
o Play Games
♣ Related to the content of the database

17. PowerKnowledge: Life Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 Small Crawling and Flying Animals
Grade 3 Animal Life Cycles & Hearing and Sound
Grade 4 Plant Growth and Changes & Waste and Our World
Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystems
Grade 6 Trees and Forests
PowerKnowledge Suite
This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases.
Features
• Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information
o 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
o Less text and more images support student search techniques
• Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article
o 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 in the top right-hand corner of the screen
• Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms
• Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen
• New feature to save article to Google Drive
• Each of the three databases have a unique set of:
o Science Fair Projects and Experiments
♣ Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets
o Resources for Teachers/Librarians
♣ Lesson plans and reproducible
♣ Curriculum correlations
♣ Promotional materials
♣ Video gallery
♣ Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc.
o Play Games
♣ Related to the content of the database

18. PowerKnowledge: Physical Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 Hot and Cold Temperature & Magnetism
Grade 4 Wheels and Levers
Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism & Classroom Chemistry
Grade 6 Trees and Forests
PowerKnowledge Suite
This publisher has divided science content into three individual databases: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. All of the interfaces operate in exactly the same way and can be accessed within any of the databases.
Features
• Click-Friendly interface to help student locate information
o 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
o Less text and more images support student search techniques
• Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article
o 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 in the top right-hand corner of the screen
• Related content provided for every article in the “investigate” section
o Research shows that students are very “shallow” searchers – they locate one article and think they are done
o Providing related content within the article helps students move forward to find other information and also teaches additional search terms
• Articles are segmented into sections along the left-hand side of the screen
• New feature to save article to Google Drive
• Each of the three databases have a unique set of:
o Science Fair Projects and Experiments
♣ Related to the content of the database, great supplement to the brown EPSB Science booklets
o Resources for Teachers/Librarians
♣ Lesson plans and reproducible
♣ Curriculum correlations
♣ Promotional materials
♣ Video gallery
♣ Live Video Feeds – check out elephants in elephant sanctuary, etc.
o Play Games
♣ Related to the content of the database

19. Teen Health and Wellness
Recommended for students in grades 7-12
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
Ability to create permalinks, and/or save to Google Drive
Embedded citations (MLA, APA, Chicago)
Many interactive features that allow students to interact and contribute:
Alberta/Canada specific hotlines, 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
Current In the news tops change frequently as do student polls
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
o Hotlines
♣ Canada or Alberta specific help hotlines
o Mobile Apps
♣ Download from App Store, Google Play, or Amazon
o Glossary
♣ Searchable, organized alphabetical glossary
o Site Help
o Logout
• Left-hand side of the homepage
o Topics organized alphabetically
• Centre of the homepage
o 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
o Get Informed
♣ Videos highlighting relevant content created by users
♣ Videos are vetted and edited before begin published online
♣ Access archived videos
o Dr. Jan’s Corner
♣ Submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive responses
♣ Access archived questions and responses
o 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
o Cast Your Vote
♣ Vote on a relevant topic
♣ Topics changed monthly
♣ Access archived polls and results
o Did you know
♣ Information tidbits
o Article Features
♣ Left-hand side of the article has segmented sections to access information quickly
• Resources (US-Centric)
• For Further Reading
o Related books on topic
• Glossary
o Key words from the article
♣ Related articles
• Pushes students beyond shallow searching
♣ Hotlines
♣ 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

20. Culturegrams (Grades 3-12)
ProQuest Resource
Culturegrams (Grades 3-12)

21. Culturegrams Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 & 5 S.S.
Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 & 4 5 S.S.
World Edition - supports gr S.S.
Newly added Google Classroom and Google Drive integration
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
Culturegrams
This resource is essentially the “go to” resource for the grade 3 social studies curriculum. This resource also supports the grade 2 social studies curriculum. Although it does not have specific information on Meteghan or Saskatoon it does include information about the provinces. This resource is also a great starting point for the grades 4 and 5 social studies curricula.
Features
• Provinces edition supports for the grades 2 and 4 socials studies curricula
• Kids Edition supports the grades 3 and 5 social studies curricula
• Read aloud feature in the top right-hand corner of every article
o 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
• Provinces Edition - Along the top menu from the left-hand side access
o Flag gallery
o Recipes (two for every province)
o Graphs and tables (pre-generated and customizable with multiple data sets included)
• Kids Edition – Along the top menu from the left-hand side
o Photos (various parts of the countries)
o Slideshow
o Interviews (varies ages of interviewees – including children, adults and elderly)
o Famous People (a listing of famous people and why they are famous)
o Recipes (two from each country)
o Flags
o Graphs and Tables (pre-generated Canada In Focus section devoted to articles about significant Canadian people, places and history
• Content divided into smaller sections along the left-hand side for ease of access
• Kids Edition – content also found along the right-hand side of article including
o Distance calculator
o World time
o Teaching activities
o Curriculum standards (Alberta not available)
• Recently added Google Drive and Google Classroom compatible

22. Culturegrams
To access a short training video for using Google Drive go to: M

23. Multidisciplinary Video Content
Curriculum Video On Demand

24. Curriculum Video On Demand
Recommended for students in grades 7-12
Thousands of exclusive educational videos segmented into easy-to-use clips ideal for mashups
Ability to share, save, and organize videos and custom playlists
“Share to” Google Classroom
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
o Most Popular
o Recently Added
o Browse Featured Producers
o Browse Subjects
o Featured this Month o
• Menu button in the top left-hand corner of the screen
o Home
o Subject Index
♣ 28 Topics with numerous subtopics within
♣ “Page Link” in the top left-hand corner under the Subject Index title provides a permalink
o 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
o Calendar
♣ Films related to different events and holidays in the calendar month
o My Films
♣ Allows users to create an account with an address to save content to
♣ Account also enables video editing and remixing
• The Film
o 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
o Provides a listing of videos with similar content
• Share
o Direct links (permalink) o
o Embed Code
o Share to – Google Classroom
• Add to
o Add films to personal folders
• Citation
o MLA
o Chicago Manual of Style
o APA
o Harvard
• Custom Segment
o Available with an account
• Standards
o Alberta Curriculum Standards available

25. 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

26. Curriculum Video On Demand
To learn more about Classroom Video Chrome Web Store App go to:
ebase/Article/View/2118/0/classroom-video-chrome-web-store-app
To learn more about how to share a video Google Classroom go to:
ebase/Article/View/1898/0/share-to-google-classroom
To learn more about about how to link your Google account go to:
ebase/Article/View/2044/0/google-sign-in-button---how-to-link-your- google-account

27. Support for School Staff Using the ORC
ORC Support Site
ORC Listserv
Links
Contact

28. ORC Support Site www.onlinereferencecentre.ca
Resource training materials - podcasts, videos, archived webinars, and guides
Information about upcoming free ORC PD opportunities
Information about province-wide resource trials and surveys
Online booking system for ORC sessions
Calendar of ORC Event
Links to ORC Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook accounts

29. ORC Listserv
Weekly updates powered by MailChimp and organized by grade level:
New resources and features
province-wide trials
surveys
Free PD opportunities
No s during school breaks
or visit the ORC Support Site to join today

30. Links to Check Out ORC Support Site www.onlinereferencecentre.ca
ORC Listserv
ORC Facebook
ORC Twitter
ORC YouTube

31. Contact
For more information or to schedule a school presentation contact
Bethany Arsenault, ORC Coordinator
Call Ext. 236 OR