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ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DATABASES
ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS AND DATABASES
An encyclopedia is a good place to begin your research. You will get a general overview of your topic and ideas for further research.
Password-protected resources may be accessed through the VLE without entering a password.
ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS
ONLINE ENCYCLOPEDIAS
The Canadian Encyclopedia is available in both French and English. No password required.
The Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development is a comprehensive and reliable reference tool, offering the best knowledge on early childhood development. No password required.
Funk & Wagnall's is a general reference encyclopedia. Access through the VLE.
Universalis Jr. is a French language learning tool appropriate for grade 9-10 Core French students, contains encyclopedia articles, atlas, news, and a French-English dictionary.
Encyclopédie Universalis is an extensive collection of French language resources appropriate for grade 11-12 Core French and all Immersion students. In addition to 38000 encyclopedia articles, it contains an atlas, timelines, news and current events, and multimedia.
Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources aimed at high school students. You can choose your reading level, translate, make a works cited, save articles, and MORE!
DATABASES
DATABASES
Excellent for General Research
Excellent for General Research
The Ebsco suite of databases consists of 10 databases, 7 ebook collections and an online encyclopedia. We have highlighted some of the more popular databases below. If you want to make sure you are making the best use of the Ebsco databases, check out this brief overview or video tutorial.
EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
EBOOKS AND AUDIOBOOKS
There are many sources for ebooks and audiobooks. Some are free, and some we have bought or have paid subscriptions which require a password to access.
Of course, the Ottawa Public Library is also a terrific resource for both ebooks and audiobooks!
Password Required eBooks
Password Required eBooks
Sora is the OCDSB's platform for ebooks and audio books. Available through the VLE or download the Sora app onto your device. When signing in, your school is the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.
The following ebook sites require a password, available here.
LGBT Youth Issues Today
A wide range of ebooks including literature, geography & culture, world history.
Novels for Students volumes 30-34, 39, 40, 44, 45, 47 in eBook format.
Critical Insights: Dystopia, Critical Insights: Contemporary Canadian Fiction, Milestone Documents in World History, and Pandemics.
Free Audiobooks
Free Audiobooks
Digital Book - offers a wide range of titles and genres in many different languages
Learn Out Loud - Download or stream thousands of free audiobooks from many online sources
Open Culture - Hundreds of free audiobooks, mostly classics
Free eBooks
Free eBooks
Book Bub - limited time offers on current ebooks from many genres
Digital Book - offers a wide range of titles and genres
Faded Page - an archive of free ebooks
Open Culture - hundreds of free ebooks, including fiction, poetry and non-fiction
STREAMING
STREAMING
The National Film Board of Canada has many different video resources in English and French.
Live stream and on-demand viewing of films, TV shows and documentaries from the CBC. Includes French content from ICI Tou.TV. Register for a free account.
IDÉLLO offers over 12,000 French language educational resources. First time user? Scroll down to the footer and click on Our Subscriptions. Then, scroll down to Premium Access Educational Community and click Activate your account.
The Ottawa Public Library provides access to a number of different streaming services, including Access Video on Demand, Curio, Hoopla, and Kanopy.
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