Supporting Classroom Learning at Home with the Online Reference Centre

1. Supporting Classroom Learning at Home with the Online Reference Centre Wye Elementary School March 12, 2014 Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator

2. Agenda Introductions Why teach children to go beyond Wikipedia or Google? Accessing the ORC Relevant resources for your K-6 students ORC Support Site ORC Listserv

3. Why go beyond Wikipedia?

4. Recent Changes to Google TED Talk by Eli Pariser Beware online "filter bubbles“ http://www.ted.com/talks/eli_pariser_beware_online_filter_bubbles.html

5. Accessing the ORC • Go to LearnAlberta.ca • Select English • 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 • EIPS Username: LA15 Password: 3950 • Share your district username/password using low tech methods • Email jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca for your remote username/password

6. BookFLIX 105 fiction and non-fiction book pairs organized into themes Search titles by guided reading level, author, grade level, theme, etc. Lesson plans for each pair provided Real voice audio support embedded throughout resources Follow up “puzzlers” for each pair Excellent resource for home reading and research

7. TrueFLIX Newly created sister resource to BookFLIX designed for grades 3-5 Nonfiction content divided into 2 broad themes with 3-5 subthemes Each ebook includes an introductory video to help build background knowledge of topic Human voice read along feature Interactive table of contents for each ebook Essential inquiry questions and project ideas for every ebook

8. PowerKnowledge Suite Content divided into 3 databases: Earth Space, Life Science and Physical Science Includes a customizable read aloud feature Short, segmented articles with introductory videos to build background knowledge Embedded science experiments and educational games Aligns with 95% of the grade 3-6 science curriculum and 87% of grade 1-6 science curriculum

9. PK: Earth Space Curriculum areas covered: • Grade 1 Seasonal Changes • Grade 2 Exploring Liquids • Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals • Grade 4 Light and Shadows, Waste and Our World and Alberta: A sense of the land • Grade 5 Weather Watch, Wetland Ecosystems, Physical Geography of Canada • Grade 6 Sky Science • Social Studies mapping skills

10. PK: Life Science Curriculum areas covered: • Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants • Grade 2 Small Flying and Crawling Animals • Grade 3 Animal Life Cycles, Hearing and Sound • Grade 4 Plant Growth and Changes, Waste and Our World and Alberta: A sense of the land • Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystems • Grade 6 Trees and Forests

11. PK: Physical Science Curriculum areas covered: • Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants • Grade 2 Hot and Cold Temperatures and Magnetism • Grade 4 Wheels and Levers • Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism, and Classroom Chemistry • Grade 6 Trees and Forests

12. Science In Context 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

13. Muzzy Online Learning languages through the context of a story Hundreds of words and phrases embedded in stories Six movies in each language level with subtitles that can be turned on/off 101 thematic video lessons with embedded language learning games divided into level I & II All new 3D animation All new recording studio

14. Culturegrams • Updated every 6 months • Includes a World, Kids Edition and Provinces Edition • Articles are written and reviewed by in-country consultants • Cultural recipes included for each country and province • Create customizes graphs and tables • Tools include world time, distance calculator, and currency converter • Excellent support for Gr. 2 & 3 Social

15. Canada In Context Canadian content! Customizable read aloud feature Articles downloadable to MP3 Text translation to 13 languages Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage Jump to related articles within the article Great support for Gr.5 & 6 Social

16. Canadian Points of View Essays written from multiple sides of current Canadian-themed issues Organized by category and then related topics Homepage guides for research In the Spotlight Customizable listen feature Access Canadian magazines, newspapers, International newspapers, Bios, Radio and News transcripts, etc. Ideal for Gr. 6 Social With An Account: Can create folders and sort by date, articles, videos, etc. Can create RSS feeds on searches

17. World Book Kids & Student New text to speech feature General encyclopedia Includes atlas, dictionary (with voice pronunciations), images, web links, and charts "My Research" option for students to track and save their research online (Student) Timeline feature embedded (Student) Available on iPads Online Training Available

18. 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 Events • Links to ORC Twitter and Facebook accounts

19. ORC Listserv • Weekly email updates organized by E/J/S: • New resources and features • Province-wide trials • Surveys • 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 today

20. Contact For more information about the ORC please contact Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator Call 780-414-0805 ext.229 OR Email: jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca

21. Links to Check out ORC Support Site http://www.onlinereferencecentre.ca/ ORC ListServ https://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc ORC Facebook http://www.facebook.com/OnlineReferenceCentre