Accessing Digital Resources

AERO (Alternative Education Resources Ontario)

AERO (Alternative Education Resources Ontario) is a web-based digital repository operated by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development. Various mediums of presentation for novels and textbooks can be found here. Particular to assistive technology is the e-text PDF version (providing text to speech support) that teachers can order and download to share with students.

Steps to register for an account:

AERO: registration .webm

How to request item, download, transfer to Google Drive to share with students:

AERO - How to download digital copies of novels and textbooks.webm

SORA Digital Library

SORA is provided through TVDSB Library Services and can be accessed on Chromebooks, Laptops or through the SORA App. Staff and students are able to access eBooks and audiobooks.

Sora (ebooks) - Getting Started and How to Use

ReadWrite Screenshot Reader tool works with the eBooks to allow students to listen to the text.

Have questions or need support?

Contact:

Sandra Soltis (s.soltis@tvdsb.ca)

Supervisor, Library Automation & Resources