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Why These Resources? Provide authoritative, age appropriate, engaging, 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 you are 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
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Empowering,ng and Educating Students in
K-3 with the ORC
Jamie Davis, ORC CoordinatorSt. Bede School
January 22, 2016
What is the ORC?
$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)
*for the purposes of supporting K-12 patrons
Why These Resources?Provide authoritative, age appropriate, engaging, 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 you are 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
What’s in it for Teachers?Direct curriculum correlations, curriculum mapping for Science and Social (under completion)
Support for diverse learners
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 websites
Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website/moodle page.blog or sent in an email blast
Accessing the ORC
Go to LearnAlberta.ca
Select English and 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 username and password
CSSD Username: Password:
Share your district username and password (low tech methods)
Email [email protected] for your remote username/password
Quick Tips for Technology Management in the Classroom
Create a direct link to the ORC
Create enlarged icons of the databases you will use to post on board
preload iPads, Smart Boards, or computers to save time
Model in whole group - paired work - independent work
Number each student - that will be their computer number every time
Create recipe cards with each student’s login information - laminate and keep on a ring
Assign in-class tech helpers
Assist with age appropriate citations - icons, pre-made worksheets, etc.
QUESTIONS?
Resources that Support Literacy Learning
Early World of Learning *NEW*BookFLIXTrueFLIX
TeachingBooks.net
Early World of Learning
Recommended for K-2 students
Designed for very young learners with human voice read aloud embedded throughout
Stories, pictures, videos, songs and activities build literacy skills
Related content to Science and Social Studies curricula
Fun and interactive, works well on iPad or tablet
BookFLIX118 fiction and nonfiction book pairs (236 books total) organized into themes
Pairing fiction with related nonfiction increases student comprehension when reading both formats
search titles by guided reading level, author, grade level, theme, etc.
lesson plans provided for each pair
Real voice audio support embedded throughout resources to allow emergent readers to navigate the resource independently
Between 1-3 follow up “puzzlers” for each pair
TrueFLIXSister resource to BookFLIX designed for grades 3-6
Nonfiction content divided into 2 broad themes with 3-5 sub themes
Each eBook includes an introductory video to hope build background knowledge of topic and improve student comprehension
Human voice read along feature to support emergent/struggling readers
Interactive table of contents for each eBook, in addition to a glossary and index
Essential inquiry questions and project ideas for every eBook
TeachingBooks.net
Includes a wealth of support material to teach and promote books in your school and classroom (book trailers, author interviews and readings, author audio name pronunciation, book guides and lesson plans, etc.)
Share pages using share, email, or permalink
Create QR flyer, text feature, literary calendar
Access Alberta specific booklists:
Rocky Mountain Book Awards (Grades 4-7)
Young Readers Choice (Grades 4-6)
Alberta Education recommended listing for grades 4-12
Canadian Book Award Winners/Canadian Book and Author Resources
Personalized book lists upon request or with a personal account
Resources that Support ScienceAmazing Animals of the World
PebbleGO Science *NEW*PowerKnowledge Suite
National Geographic Kids Virtual Library *NEW*
Amazing Animals of the World
Click-friendly navigation to support young learners
lists animals classes, orders and species
Read aloud available
Provides quick access to the “animal stats” at the top of the brief article
Links to information about animal habitat and order
Vetted weblinks that open within the databaseThis resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping available on the ORC Support Site
PebbleGO Science
Recommended for K-3
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching designed for beginning researchers
Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning
Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen
Topic Include: Matter, Sound, Life Science, Plants, Animals, Human, Seasons, Weather, Earth Science, etc.
This resource will be added to the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
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
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 grade 1-6 science curriculum
PowerKnowledge: Earth & 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 Skills
Grade 6 Sky Science
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
PowerKnowledge: Life Science
Science Units Supported:
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
Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystems
Grade 6 Trees and Forests
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
PowerKnowledge:Physical Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 Hot and Cold Temperatures & Magnetism
Grade 4 Wheels and Levers
Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism & Classroom Chemistry
Grade 6 Trees and Forests
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
National Geographic KidsNew to the collection for 2015/2016
Authoritative nonfiction content
Award-winning maps and photos
200 National Geographic Kids Books
500 Kid-friendly, downloadable images
National Geographic Kids Magazines (2009-Present, 3 month embargo)
Includes listen feature
Social Studies Resources
PebbleGO Social Studies *NEW*Culturegrams
PebbleGO Social Studies
Recommended for K-3
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching designed for beginning researchers
Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning
Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen
Topic Include: My World,Maps, Community, Culture and Awareness, Citizenship, Families, Holidays, etc.
This resource will be added to the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
CulturegramsFour Interfaces - 2 for Elementary Students:
Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 S.S.
Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 S.S.
Updated every 6 months and written/reviewed by in-country consultants
Features include: customizable read-aloud, infographics, photo gallery, slideshows, videos, famous people, and cultural recipes
Tools included: build-your-own graphs and tables, pre-generated graphs and tables, distance calculator, and currency converter
Resource for Supporting:First/Second Language LearnersStudents with Communication
Challenges
Muzzy Online
Muzzy OnlineRecommended for students in K-6
Immersion language learning program
Hundreds of words and phrases embedded in learning stories
Siz movies in each language level with a subtitle option for all of the languages offered
101 thematic video lessons with embedded language learning games divided into level I & II
All new 3D animation
All new teachers materials
Complete Elementary (Spanish & French)
Classroom Editions (Spanish, French, Mandarin Chinese, and English)
Muzzy Online Curriculum Materials
Step 1: Log In
User: alberta
Password: alberta4MuzzyOnline!
http://libraries.muzzyonline.com/account/librarian/login.aspx
Resources Page After Login
Step 2:
Click on “Curriculum Materials”
Complete Elementary:Spanish and French
Step 3: Choose between
Complete Elementary (Spanish & French)
OR
Classroom Edition (Spanish, French Mandarin Chinese, & English)
What’s the Difference?
Complete Elementary
Curriculum moves at a slower pace
Appropriate for pre and early readers
Curriculum Edition
Curriculum moves at a faster pace
Covers more vocabulary per lesson
What’s Similar?
All lessons expand and contract to fit variable session lengths
All lessons are based on watching a clip from the Muzzy stories of vocabulary builder
Step-by-Step Lesson Plans
Step 4: Select a Lesson
Choose from a wide selection of lessons complete with lesson materials, activity sheets and teacher masters
Lesson Plan Continued
• Easy to follow, step by step lesson plans
• Designed for teachers who are not specialized in teaching languages
Activity Sheets and Teaching Materials
• Complete with Blackline Masters and Teacher Keys
Recently Redesigned Resource
World Book Kids
World Book KidsRecommended for students in K-3
Beginner multidisciplinary database designed for young users
Every article has tabs along to top to access “Pictures, Videos and More” as well as “More Information” (websites, questions, etc.)
Text to speech and text translation
Use compare option to find similarities and differences between animals, countries and places
Ability to create permalinks
Support for School Staff Using the ORC
ORC Support SiteORC Listserv
LinksContact
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
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 benefits for every 50th person to join
Email [email protected] or visit the ORC Support Site to join today
Links to Check Out
ORC Support Sitewww.onlinereferencecentre.ca
ORC Listservhttp://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc
ORC Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/OnlineREferenceCentre
ORC Twitter@ORC_AB
Contact
For more information or to schedule a school presentation contact:
Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator
Call 780-414-0805 ext: 229
OR
Email [email protected]
