1. S TRETCHING R ESOURCE D OLLARS AND S UPPORTING A NYTIME /A NYWHERE L EARNING WITH THE ORC IN G RADES 7-12 Outreach Education Council Conference 2014 October 3, 2014 Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator

2. W HAT 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) Return on Investment (ROI) calculation of 3:1 for Alberta Schools *for the purposes of supporting K-12 patrons

3. W HY S HOULD STUDENTS ACCESS THE ORC? ORC Resources: Provide authoritative, age appropriate, engaging, curricular-aligned content Allow students to become familiar and comfortable with the kinds of resources and searching practises that an integral part of 21 st century learning Are time savers once you are familiar with using them Include embedded supports for diverse learners like listen, text translation, citation tools, vetted websites, copyright friendly pictures and videos Provide anytime, from anywhere access

4. W HY S HOULD SCHOOL STAFF ACCESS THE ORC? ORC Resources Provide: Access to ready-to-use or customizable lesson plans, teaching materials and direct curricular correlations Support for ESL and foreign language learners Access to journals like Walrus, National Geographic, National Geographic Kids, Men’s Health, and Maclean’s just to name a few (RSS feeds available) Consistent and explicit update schedules Access to vetted websites Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website or in an email blast

5. A CCESSING THE ORC Go to LearnAlberta.caLearnAlberta.ca Select English or French Click on “Online Reference Centre” in the tab along the top of the screen In school automatic authentication Access outside of school requires a remote username/password Share your district username/password using low tech methods Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca for your remote username/passwordjdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

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7. R ESOURCES TO S UPPORT E NGLISH L ANGUAGE A RTS

8. T EACHING B OOKS. NET Bring an author into your classroom any time you need Search for Meet-the-Author Movies or Book Readings, Author Audio Name Pronunciation, book guides and lesson plans Access Alberta specific booklists: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Readers Choice Award (YRCA) ELA Authorized Novel and Nonfiction Reading Lists grades 4-12 Meet-the-author book readings in French Canadian Book Award Winners/Canadian Book and Author Resources Personalized Book Lists upon request

9. L ITERARY R EFERENCE C ENTRE Recommended for grades 7-12 Customizable listen feature (where HTML format available) Related information links provided along the left- hand side of the screen SMARTTEXT searching capabilities Create notes within article and save to an account Create article permalinks Download to PDF, save in a folder or print directly Access professional publications and subscribe to RSS feeds for them

10. V ISUAL T HESAURUS Recommended for grades 3-12 6 languages including English, French, Spanish and German Correct word pronunciation in human voice for every word Images related to words with right click (images are google images and not vetted) Word of the day/week/month Personalized word lists and spelling bees* Vocabgrabber* * With personal accoun t

11. S TEPS FOR SETTING UP A PERSONAL V ISUAL T HESAURUS ACCOUNT

15. R ESOURCES TO S UPPORT THE S CIENCE C URRICULUM

16. S CIENCE I N C ONTEXT Recommended for grades 6-12 Featured news and videos on homepage Content organized into Featured, Reference, News, Statistics, Videos, Images, etc. on topic pages Customizable listen feature Download articles to MP3 Text translation into 13 languages Resources section includes resources for students, teachers, and librarians “Curriculum Standards” for Alberta

17. T EEN H EALTH AND W ELLNESS Database addresses teen health and wellness issues for students in grades 7-12 Provides straightforward information to all things related to teen health and wellness issues Students can share personal stories Students can submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive answers back Current in the news topics changed frequently Many interactive features in the database that allow students to interact and contribute

18. R ESOURCES TO S UPPORT THE S OCIAL S TUDIES C URRICULUM

19. T HE C ANADIAN E NCYCLOPEDIA Recommended for grades 5-12 New updated interface very aesthetic and functional Multiple pathways to accessing information Personal accounts, videos, articles, images, etc. Wealth of Canadian content to support: Grade 4 - Geography, Geology, Natural Resources, Provincial & National Parks, Hoodoos, Dinosaurs in Alberta, Foothills, Rocky Mountains, etc. Grade 5 - WWI, WWII, John A. Macdonald & George Etienne Cartier, Confederation, Canada’s National Railway, Great Depression, Famous Five, Lester B. Pearson, Statute of Westminster, Potlatch, etc. Grade 6 - Local Government, Lieutenant Governor Grade 7 - Pre-Confederation/Confederation, Immigration/Migration Grade 9 - Canadian citizenship, Government, Charter of Rights & Freedoms

20. C ANADA I N C ONTEXT Recommended for grades 6-12 Includes Canadian content! Customizable listen feature Articles downloadable to MP3 Text translation to 13 languages Share or permalink capabilities Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Jump to related articles within the article Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (basic/intermediate/advanced)

21. C ANADIAN R EFERENCE C ENTRE Recommended for grades 7-12 Customizable listen feature (where HTML format available) Text translation into 32 languages (where HTML format available) SMARTTEXT searching capabilities Create notes within article and save to an account Create article permalinks Recommended for grades 7-12

22. W ORLD H ISTORY I N C ONTEXT Recommended for grades 7-12 Excellent support for grade 8 Social Studies curriculum Ability to perform Boolean searching (advanced search) Ability to set content level – basic, intermediate, or advanced (advanced search) Customizable Listen feature Downloadable articles to MP3 Text translation to 13 languages Featured videos, news and topics on homepage (clickable navigation) Access thousands of newspaper articles, magazines, reference materials, videos, images and websites

23. G LOBAL I SSUES I N C ONTEXT Recommended for grades 7-12 Excellent support for grades 10-12 Social Studies curriculum Ability to perform Boolean searching (advanced search) Ability to set content level – basic, intermediate, or advanced (advanced search) Customizable Listen feature Downloadable articles to MP3 Text translation to 13 languages Featured videos, news and topics on homepage (clickable navigation) Access thousands of newspaper articles, magazines, reference materials, videos, images and websites

24. CBC N EWS I N R EVIEW 4 new videos added each month from October to May 17 broad categories with a range of 4-25 videos in each Embedded downloadable PDFs for each video Downloadable worksheets and ideas on how to use CBC News in Review in the classroom can be found at: http://newsinreview.cbclearning.ca/

25. A DDITIONAL M ULTIDISCIPLINARY R ESOURCES

26. W ORLD B OOK S TUDENT & A DVANCED Recommended for grades 4-9 (Student) and 8-12 (Advanced) Text to speech feature General encyclopedia that includes atlas, dictionary (with voice pronunciations), images, web links, and charts "My Research" option for students to track and save their research online Timeline feature embedded & Embedded eBooks (Advanced) Available on iPads Online Training Available

27. A DVANCED P LACEMENT S OURCE Ideal support resource for IB and AP programs Can change the language of interface and search in other language (French, German and Spanish Available) Visual Search - relevancy boxes, alternate format Smart Text Searching – input a whole page Can search “Subjects” to expand or limit search Customizable listen feature available for periodicals, MP3 downloads available Some academic journals provide English, Spanish and French Create notes within the article – sign in to save

28. 2014 P ROVINCE -W IDE R ESOURCE T RIALS

29. C ORE C ONCEPTS B UNDLE Recommended for grades 6-12 Visually stimulating, and media-rich bundle of online science resources Straightforward, easy-to-navigate interfaces Interactive activities, timelines and science experiments Resource Highlights: Delivers curriculum-correlated content Promotes digital literacy and 21st Century learning skills Offers research, report, and homework help

30. C ORE C ONCEPTS B IOLOGY Covers the study of life from adaptation to zooplankton, Includes such topics as animal systems, cell biology, ecology, genetics, microbes, and plant structures Features include: Biographies and interactive timelines that put discoveries in historical context Science experiments to get hands-on with biology Interactive “Plan-It Earth: Cause and Effect” activities demonstrate the impact of biology on life, empowering students to be creative content creators Ability for students to submit videos for publication on the site Instant translation, text-to-speech, and text highlighting supporting challenged readers and ELLs Correlations to provincial science standards

31. C ORE C ONCEPTS C HEMISTRY Explore the world from the subatomic level on up Covers atoms, elements, chemical reactions, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and the properties of matter Features Include: Content-creation activities that help students to draw links between chemistry and their own lives Interactive “Chemical Reactions: Moving Molecules” activities exploring the science of chemical reactions Interactive tools from the Open University that explore everyday chemistry Instant translation, text-to-speech, and text highlighting supporting challenged readers and ELLs Ability for students to submit videos for publication on the site Correlations to provincial science standards

32. C ORE C ONCEPTS P ERIODIC T ABLE Presents complex scientific concepts in an easy to understand and highly engaging format Intuitive, interactive interface encourages hands-on exploration to develop a deep understanding of the 118 elements that make up our world Immerses learners in the building blocks of each element, their discoveries and uses throughout history, and more Features Include Extensive footage, images, videos, diagrams, and data tables, including student-created videos from the internationally renowned Chemical Heritage Foundation An interactive homepage that brings the periodic table to life Instant translation, text-to-speech, and text highlighting supporting challenged readers and ELLs Ability for students to submit videos for publication on the sit Interactive “Element Builder” activities to explore atomic theory and master the science behind the periodic table Correlations to provincial science standards

33. S CIENCE FLIX Recommended for grades 4-9 Curriculum-driven, leveled content, combined with interactive features, and intuitive navigation Comprising of more 4,000 science-related topics Cover six areas of study including: Earth science Space science Life science Health and human body Physical science Technology and engineering

34. T WIG Recommended for grades 7-11 Comprises over 1 700 outstanding bespoke short films with detailed learning materials, quizzes, and worksheets Twig resources cover core curricula enabling students aged 11- 16 to understand key concepts in real world applications. Twig Geography Includes over 150 core Earth Science and Human Geography films, as well as worksheets quizzes, extension questions and classroom visuals and over 500 bite-size glossary films Modules include Earth’s Resources, Geology, Weather, Human Impacts, A Changing World and Orientation & Settlements Twig Maths Includes over 130 Maths films, as well as lesson plans, worksheets and diagrams Modules include Shape, Space, Measurement, Number, Algebra, Accuracy & Proof, Statistics & Probability and History of Maths

35. T WIG C ONTINUED Twig Biology Includes over 270 core Biology films, as well as 20 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films Modules include Being Human, Adaption & Evolution, Plants, Human Body, Healthy Living, Ecosystems and Cells & DNA Twig Physics Includes over 170 core Physics films, as well as 25 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films Modules include Electricity & Circuits, Waves, Universe, Our Solar System, Forces and Energy & Radioactivity Twig Chemistry Includes over 100 core Chemistry films, as well as 36 practical experiment films and over 500 bite-size glossary films Modules include Atoms & Bonding, Reactions, Periodic Table and Chemical Industries

36. S UPPORT FOR S CHOOL S TAFF USING THE ORC

37. ORC S UPPORT S ITE 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 Events Links to ORC Twitter and Facebook accounts

38. ORC L ISTSERV Weekly email updates organized by E/J/S: O New resources and features O Province-wide trials O Surveys O Free PD opportunities No emails during school breaks Membership has its benefits – joining incentive Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca or visit the ORC Support Site to join todayjdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

39. C ONTACT For more information or to schedule a school presentation please contact Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator Call 780-414-0805 ext.229 OR Email: jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.cajdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

40. L INKS TO C HECK OUT ORC Support Site http://www.onlinereferencecentre.ca/ ORC ListServ https://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc ORC Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnlineReferenceCentre Twitter @ORC_AB