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Explore the following resources for additional help with online teaching and learning. Please explore the rest of the CHS Information Center website for additional digital resources by navigating the menu on the left side of the page.
Explore the following resources for additional help with online teaching and learning. Please explore the rest of the CHS Information Center website for additional digital resources by navigating the menu on the left side of the page.
INFOhio Help
INFOhio Help
The librarians at INFOhio have been busy curating resources, hosting Zoom webinars, and pushing out numerous resources for teachers, students, and families who are navigating an onslaught of new teaching and learning experiences. Explore the links below to access this helpful information.
The librarians at INFOhio have been busy curating resources, hosting Zoom webinars, and pushing out numerous resources for teachers, students, and families who are navigating an onslaught of new teaching and learning experiences. Explore the links below to access this helpful information.
Keep Calm and Carry On with INFOhio!
This INFOhio blog post was created in response to the COVID-19 school closures and is regularly updated with numerous announcements, webinar links, and curated resources to support teachers as they prepare for remote learning. Check back regularly for additions to this growing resource.
New addition to "Keep Calm and Carry on with INFOhio!"
INFOhio is providing free, temporary access to several digital resources of great benefit to teachers, students, and families! Click on the link above for the full list and additional details. Some highlights are listed below:
- Content available through June 30th, 2020.
- No special logins or passwords required - just login to INFOhio for immediate access (email Mrs. Hubbard at mhubbard1@nwlsd.org if having difficulty).
- Some vendors are providing training webinars for their products, but most are pretty self-explanatory.
Get easy, free access to more than 75,000 standards-aligned open resources ranging from lesson plans, to articles, to webquests, to eBooks and more! Limit your search by grade, subject, item type, etc. by using the menu on the left side of the page.
INFOhio has a large streaming library of educational videos that can be searched by title, series, subject, playlist, or content area. The "Browse" button enables the user to see a list of subjects covered or a list of series titles. Videos come complete with teachers' guides and citation links.
- INFOhio has now added Google Classroom integration to the Digital Video Collection! It is now possible to share videos directly to Google Classroom. Read more about this new development HERE.
Remote Learning with INFOhio: Grades 9-12
Read for detailed information about World Book Student and World Book Advanced, as well as Explora for Grades 9-12, Science Online, Points of View Reference Center and the Hobbies and Crafts Reference Center. Each of these links takes you to an information page with additional information and tutorials. Click the green "Open" button on the left to open the actual resource.
Access and register for upcoming INFOhio training webinars to dive deeply into various INFOhio resources. Previous webinars can be browsed and watched by clicking on the "Archive" button on the right side of the page.
This is a comprehensive listing of all resources included in INFOhio. Please reach out to Mrs. Hubbard for additional training, questions, and help with any of the databases, websites, or professional development resources that are of immediate interest.
The public library has books, eBooks, and much, much more! Some of the resources most useful for the COVID-19 closure are highlighted below.
The public library has books, eBooks, and much, much more! Some of the resources most useful for the COVID-19 closure are highlighted below.
Access downloadable and streaming digital content. Access tools are discussed below.
- Libby - the Overdrive app that can be installed on IOS and Android devices. Libby makes it simple to access the public library's eBooks and audiobooks right from mobile devices. There are other digital reading options, as well - read about them here.
- Downloadable Only Card - apply for this card and get immediate access to all of the public library's downloadable materials (research databases, eBooks, audiobooks, digital magazines, etc.). There is no age restriction to apply for this card, so students doing research or independent reading projects will be able to continue with their work. If students find that they have fines or other issues, please email Mrs. Hubbard (mhubbard1@nwlsd.org) for additional help.
Public Library: Research & Homework
See a list of available research and homework help for both teachers and students.
- Public Library Research Databases
- The public library's extensive collection of research databases are accessible with a library card number and PIN. Students who do not have a library card can apply for a "downloadable only" card (see above) to access these resources.
- Research Databases - Technology
- Read about and access (with a library card) eBooks and numerous technology training videos.
Other Useful Resources
Other Useful Resources
Companies offering free access to resources, as well as other helpful links, are provided below. Again - the most useful resources are curated for the benefit of CHS teachers and students. These resources will be updated as needed.
Companies offering free access to resources, as well as other helpful links, are provided below. Again - the most useful resources are curated for the benefit of CHS teachers and students. These resources will be updated as needed.
Audible
Audible has made their children's and teen audiobooks available for FREE streaming for the duration of the school closures due to COVID-19. Click on "Start Listening" to open a page of options that can be searched by age, title, etc. There are classics available, as well. There is a help link available for those who may need additional support to get things up and running.
Bookshare Blog Post: "Ebooks Everywhere! How to Make Sense of the Options"
Bookshare is a free resource that allows students with identified print disabilities to read digitized versions of popular books with important modifications to make reading more accessible. We do have an account with them for our identified students. This blog post reviews the many always-free/COVID-19 free/options for those with reading barriers that are available (both free and paid) during this time of remote teaching and learning. I have already promoted some of these, but there are others on this list that are new. It's worth a look to see what's available.
Destiny Library Catalog
CHS eBooks via Destiny Discover
There are eBooks available in our own library catalog. Click the link to go to the Destiny Discover page and explore the eBooks that we own. Ebooks can be "opened" or "checked out" ("opened" means that they can be read without being checked out, but users must log in to actually save the book for later use). Students can access our library catalog via Clever, under "District Links." The library website link is there, too. In order to check out an eBook, the user must be logged in. Students log in using their assigned student I.D. (for both username and password). Questions should be directed to Mrs. Hubbard (mhubbard1@nwlsd.org).
- Note: See the Destiny menu tab on this website for complete instructions for using the catalog, eBooks, and One Search.
Control Alt Achieve Video Series: How to Use Google Hangouts Meet
Eric Curts is a well known technology integration leader whose popular blog is filled with resources, podcasts, webinars, and training videos for educators and tech-integration leaders. The above link takes you to a page of short, specific training videos to help with using Google Meet for remote learning.
EBSCO Resources to Support Schools and Public Libraries Impacted by COVID-19
EBSCO is offering numerous free resources to assist teachers, students, and families who are navigating through the transition to online teaching and learning. Of special note to high school students are the test-prep study links provided for AP, ACT, SAT, and GED tests.
Google Classroom Cheat Sheets for Teachers and Students
Kasey Bell of Shake Up Learning has created two excellent Google Classroom cheat sheets - one for teachers and one for students. These cover the basic and more advanced functions of Google Classroom and make a handy reference when in need of a quick reminder or lesson. Even if you are a seasoned Google Classroom user, these booklets will come in handy from time to time. Kasey has given these documents a Creative Commons license, so they may be shared with attribution.
- Note: The above link will download a zip file which contains links to the two booklets.
- See Kasey's original Shake Up Learning post HERE.
Google Classroom Resources by Kasey Bell of Shake Up Learning
Kasey Bell has curated an extensive list of Google Classroom resources to assist educators with their remote teaching efforts. Most recently, Ms. Bell has compiled a FAQ resource with answers to users' most common questions.
Google for Education: Teach from Home
A hub of curated information and tools to assist teachers during the Coronavirus crisis.
Internet Archive
Internet Archive has provided free access to its extensive collection of eBooks and other digital resources. Users can access eBooks without a waitlist, which means checkouts are immediately available for use. Sign up for a free Internet Archive account to get started. Additional links provided below.
- National Emergency Library Collection
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Important Update: The National Emergency Library has now suspended its multi-user access to its eBook collection. Read more below:
The National Emergency Library was a temporary collection of books that supported emergency remote teaching, research activities, independent scholarship, and intellectual stimulation while universities, schools, training centers, and libraries were closed due to COVID-19. The National Emergency Library launched on March 24, 2020, and closed on June 16, 2020.
After June 16, books in the National Emergency Library are available to one borrower at a time using controlled digital lending. Browse our library.
OELMA LiveBinder of Digital Learning Resources
The Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) has curated and organized numerous digital learning resources for teachers, students, and families. Use the menu to the left to explore these resources.
Ohio Ed Techs has compiled a library of training videos to help teachers who are learning how to deliver online instruction. They also have a YouTube channel. Please check back for updates.
Ohio's Remote Learning Guide (O.D.E.)
The Ohio Department of Education has compiled helpful resources and guidance for the development of a remote learning plan for educators, students, parents, and caregivers.
Random House Teachers and Librarians: Resources for Remote Learning
The Random House Children's Books School and Library Marketing team has created free discussion guides, writing lessons, and activities for elementary, middle, and high school students.
TILO (Technology Integration Leaders of Ohio): Firehose Project
Ohio Technology integration leaders have curated quality, vetted resources for teachers newly thrown into the world of online teaching. This site will be updated with new resources frequently.
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