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Atomic Learning Databases: Unlocking Educational Resources

Access BCPS databases like NetTrekker for vetted websites, educational videos, and print materials. Learn how to create custom color schemes on PowerPoint Advanced 2003. Stay organized with Google Calendar for booking dates and managing resources efficiently.

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Atomic Learning Databases: Unlocking Educational Resources

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  1. Getting Started Atomic Learning Databases Google Calendar

  2. Atomic Learning • www.atomiclearning.com • Username: deepcreek • Password: magnet • Click: Resources • Can use PC search feature or scroll down to alphabet to search faster • Your computers have Microsoft 2003 Products

  3. If you only wanted to know how to create a custom color scheme, you would: • Click on “Powerpoint Advanced 2003” • Scroll Down to “Presentation Tips” • Click on #2 Creating a Custom Color Scheme • Watch the 2 minute video

  4. BCPS Databases • www.bcps.org • Click “students” tab • Click “Databases” to search • for print resources such as in SIRS • animated videos in BrainPop • or websites in the brand new NetTrekker (Scroll to bottom to find link for offsite passwords)

  5. NetTrekker • Filters block many sites (sometimes those you cannot understand!) • Students rely on “Google” but do not have maturity or patience to evaluate the volume of responses • This year, BCPS purchased NetTrekker—A database of websites

  6. NetTrekker • Prescreened sites, educationally sound • Screen for appropriate level—Elementary, Middle and High School Levels • Easily and legally available photos and images • “Read Aloud” Feature for any website allows for adaptability if you wanted to use an article for those students with IEP’s • English Language Learner feature can help with ESOL students

  7. Google Calendar • Can look at/book library or lab availability from where you are • Steps: • Go to www.google.com • Click on “More”, then “Calendar” • Need to set up your own account with your bcps email • Need to accept 2 invitations from me—one to share dcurriescott calendar for library, one to share DCMS Lab calendar for computer lab

  8. Booking Dates • Click on the day and time you want to book • Edit details as needed: • A meeting?--Just your name • A class you are bringing in to find examples of something? –Give your name and the research/project topic • A group of students in your club?-- Give club name and your name Make sure you save after editing details!

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