Teacher Resources
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Check out this Wakelet with practical resources and opportunities for collaboration. Reach out to me with any questions!
Accessing our Ebook Collection through SORA
We have so many single-use eBooks through Sora. Only one student can access at a time right now, but they are looking to add simultaneous eBooks with publisher permissions.
Placing a Hold on Library books
COMING SOON
Flipgrid: HOw to for teachers
Here is a link to share with students/parents for how they can easily access Flipgrid: https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/families
world book encyclopedia
World Book has so many great features. From student friendly search options, to engaging games, guided reading stories, reader's theater's scripts, timeline creation, and an interactive encyclopedia. If you need any help with this database, please reach out. World Book Online includes a wide array of databases that support teaching and learning. DCSD subscribes to eleven World Book Online products:
* Early Learning Encyclopedia * Kids Encyclopedia * Student Encyclopedia * Advanced Encyclopedia * Timelines * eBooks * Activity Corner * Discoverer * Dramatic Learning * Enciclopedias Estudiantil Hallazgos * Banco de Contenidos aulaPlaneta
Here is another video of an overview of World Book from the company. If you are new to World Book, watch this first: https://www.worldbookonline.com/training/assets/student/videos/student_features_on_the_homepage.mp4
World Book Remote Learning Lesson Ideas: https://www.worldbookonline.com/training/assets/distance-learning/Use_WBO_Anywhere.pdf
Britannica School
Using Britannica School, you will discover age-appropriate encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards. Here is a link to a Britannica Scavenger hunt you can do with your students to get them used to the database: https://britannicalearn.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Britannica-Scavenger-Hunt-Elementary.pdf
Explora
Explora is a fun, easy-to-use tool that helps students complete research and assignments. Did you know that this tool also helps you find primary source documents, informational texts, and curriculum support materials? Find out more here: https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Explora-Teacher-Handout.pdf
