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Scholastic BookFlix
This new online literacy resource pairs classic video storybooks with related nonfiction e-books. This engaging combination of read-aloud stories with read-along nonfiction builds phonemic awareness, develops phonics decoding skills, and strengthens vocabulary, fluency and comprehension, all while introducing children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Many of the nonfiction titles cover STEM standards and social studies standards. Lexile scores included. Recommended grades: PreK-3.
New Resources Provided by Libraries Connect Ohio
The resources listed below are new for this year and supplement the digital library with which you are familiar. These are provided by Libraries Connect Ohio, a partnership that combines federal funds awarded by the State Library of Ohio with state funds to organize a group purchase of resources for school, public, and university libraries. For a list of all resources, including these new ones, go to http://www.infohio.org/ercore/
- Consumer Health Complete provides content covering all areas of health and wellness, from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic, and integrated medicine. Recommended grades: 6-12.
- Literary Reference Center provides biographical and critical information on thousands of worldwide authors throughout history as well as summaries and analyses of their major works. E-books included. Recommended grades: 9-12.
- Points of View Reference Center presents articles supporting multiple sides of current issues from which students can develop persuasive arguments and essays while developing their analytical thinking skills. Most articles include Lexile score. Recommended grades: 9-12.
- Science Reference Center contains full text for hundreds of science encyclopedias, reference books, and periodicals, searchable by topic and by standard. Lexile score included. Recommended grades: 4-12.
- Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success provides resources to boost basic workplace and job search skills and prepare job seekers for advanced occupational training. Recommended grades: 11-12.
- World Book's Academic Edition is a comprehensive reference tool that includes encyclopedia, multimedia, e-book, and primary source databases, fully integrated in a single search. Recommended grades: 11-12.
Where to find Discontinued Digital Resources
In order to fund the resources listed above, the Libraries Connect Ohio review panel had to discontinue some digital resources that have been offered for the past five years. Districts can receive a reduced rate on most of these resources through the premium OHIONET membership INFOhio has purchased on behalf of all Ohio PreK-12 schools . For more information, e-mail Carrie Waibel, Electronic Resources Coordinator, at carriew@ohionet.org or call 800-686-8975, ext. 25.
- Mango Languages (You can access through your public library card through December 2013.)
- NewsBank - (You can access through your public library card through October 2013.)
- Oxford Reference
- ART Collection
How To Access INFOhio
At school, students are automatically connected to INFOhio's resources. To use them from home, they need a username and password. Stipulations in the licensing agreements with the resource publishers do not allow us to post the username and password electronically, but you can request the statewide username and password at http://www.infohio.org/getpassword/ . In addition, most school systems have applied for their own username and password, which you can get from your school library media specialist or your INFOhio provider at your local Information Technology Center (ITC).
More Information and Training Opportunities
Your teachers can find more information about all these new tools at www.infohio.org . To make the most of these resources, you'll also find information about webinars, training videos, and our statewide regional ICoach program that offers in-person training for districts and schools.
If you have questions or comments about any of these products, please let us know at support@infohio.org .
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