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

2. LRTS Learning Resources and Technology Services http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca Department of Education

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

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

5. LRTS Services Education Media Library http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca Video collection of over 6,000 curriculum-related classroom and professional development resources for loans and dubbing.

6. LRTS Services Curriculum-related Websites http://ednet.ns.ca - follow the links under Educators —Curriculum Related Websites

7. LRTS Services EBSCO http://search.ebscohost.com Access to full-text periodicals, dictionary, Encyclopedia, professional development database

8. LRTS Services Branching Out http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/branching.shtml Newsletter for the Public Schools Branch of the Department of Education

9. LRTS Services Curriculum Documents http://educators.ednet.ns.ca PDF’s of curriculum documents for all subject areas and courses

10. LRTS Services Images Project http://imagesproject.ednet.ns.ca Contains copyright-cleared images that can be used freely in Nova Scotia classrooms

11. LRTS Services Online PD Resources http://dvl.ednet.ns.ca Videos can be streamed online or downloaded. DVD copies also available from the Education Media Library.

12. LRTS Services Teacher Resources http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca Mathematics blackline masters, software tutorials, info on IT integration

13. LRTS Services NS Virtual School http://nsvs.ednet.ns.ca Delivers courses to students online.

14. LRTS Services Share.Ednet http://share.ednet.ns.cahttp://share.ednet.ns.ca English http://ensemble.ednet.ns.cahttp://ensemble.ednet.ns.ca French An online space where teachers can share resources and professional materials, mapped to learning outcomes.

15. LRTS Services Computers for Schools http://trp.ednet.ns.ca Program that supplies refurbished computer equipment to schools across the province.

16. LRTS Services Copyright http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/media_library/copyright. shtml Respond to enquiries and provide information regarding media copyright issues.

17. 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.

18. EBSCO What is it??? Wikipedia – definition of “database” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database Wikipedia – definition of “EBSCO” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBSCO_Industries

19. 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.....”

20. 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 email 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

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

22. EBSCO EBSCO - Access http://search.ebscohost.com School – automatic (IP authenticated) Home – name and password

23. Engaging Students Engaging Students – How? Strategies ------ Resources ------ Ideas

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

25. 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: http://support.epnet.com/promotion/promo.p hp#market http://support.epnet.com/promotion/promo.p hp#market

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

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

28. Engaging Students 5. EBSCO Video Tutorials http://support.epnet.com/training/tutorials.php - links to video tutorials can be put up on school library website - variety of topics available

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

30. Engaging Students 7. Your Own PD http://support.epnet.com/training/index.php - EBSCO support site offers video tutorials, user guides, and resources to help you prepare for training sessions - variety of topics available

31. 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.

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

33. Engaging Students 10. EBSCO vs. Google Emphasize the advantages of using EBSCO over google: http://support.ebsco.com/uploads/kb/ebsco_data bases_vs__search_high_school_student.pdf http://support.epnet.com/uploads/kb/ebsco_vs_i nternet_search_engines.pdf

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

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

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

37. Engaging Students 14. Scavenger Hunt Resources http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess/d efault.php?id=714 -Click on “K-12 Schools” link -Teacher/Librarian Success Tools

38. Engaging Students 15. Interactive Quiz http://support.ebsco.com/support_news/detail. php?id=708&page=1

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

40. 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. http://support.epnet.com/ http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess

41. Engaging Students Nova Scotia Public Library NSPL Databases https://www.library.ns.ca/content/online-databases NSPL Public Library Catalogues https://www.library.ns.ca/content/public-library- catalogues NSPL E-Books/Audio Books http://digitalmedia.library.ns.ca

42. Engaging Students Other Ideas?.......

43. Ray Fernandes Education Media Librarian fernanrf@gov.ns.ca LRTS: http://lrt.ednet.ns.cahttp://lrt.ednet.ns.ca