Jamie Davis ORC Coordinator 20162017 Q What is the ORC A 17 million collection of curricular aligned authoritative digital resources licensed on behalf of all Alberta K12 students and their parents ID: 588121
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ORC Gone Google!
Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator2016/2017Slide2
Q: What is the ORC?
A $1.7 million collection of curricular aligned authoritative digital resources licensed on behalf of all Alberta:
K-12 students and their parents
School Staff
Pre-Service teachers
Public Library Staff *
Funded by a yearly Grant-In-Aid from Alberta Education to The Alberta Library (TAL)
*for the purposes of supporting K-12 patronsSlide3
Q: Why These Resources?
Provides authoritative, age appropriate, curricular aligned content
Google and Wikipedia are the tip of the searching and information literacy iceberg
Allow students to become familiar and comfortable with the kind of resources and searching practises that are integral to 21st century learning
Are time savers once users become familiar with them
Include embedded supports for diverse learners like listen, text translation, citation tools, vetted websites, copyright friendly pictures and videos
Provide anytime, from anywhere with an internet connection access Slide4
Q: What’s in it for Librarians?
Direct curricular correlations and the ability to search curricular outcomes
Curriculum mapping for:
Elementary Science (will be updated in 2016/2017)
Elementary Social Studies (will be updated in 2016/2017)
Secondary Science and Social Studies 10 (grade 11/12 completed in 2016/2017)
Support for diverse patrons
Access to journals like
Walrus, National Geographic, School Library Journal, Men’s Health,
and
Maclean’s
(RSS feeds can be set up)
Consistent and explicit update schedules
Access to vetted content including website to supplement print collections
Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website/moodle/blog or sent in an email blastSlide5
Q: How do I access the ORC?
Go the LearnAlberta.ca
Select English or FrenchClick “Online Reference Centre” in the tab along the top of the screen
In school automatic authentication should occur
Outside of school access requires a district username and password
LA___________ (username) ______________ (password)
Share your district username and password using low tech methods - do not post on an open website
Email
ORC@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca
for your remote username/password Slide6
Questions?Slide7
EBSCO Resources
Explora
Canadian Reference Centre
Literary Reference Centre
Advanced Placement SourceSlide8
Explora
Recommended for grades 7-12
New Interface for EBSCO resources: Advanced Placement Source, Canadian Reference Center, and Advanced Placement Source
Filters content from 3 EBSCO databases into 1 allowing for federated, simultaneous searching
More aesthetically pleasing and functional, clickable searching aligns with youth search trends
Google Classroom integrated in interface
“Share” with Google+, Google Bookmark, Gmail, Facebook, etc.Slide9
Canadian Reference Centre
Recommended for grades 7-12
Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen to allow for searching and reading in other languages
Text translation to 32 different languages
Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available
Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver)
Create notes within article, save to a personal folder or add to a
Google Classroom
account for access from anywhere
Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen
SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side
Search for professional “Publications” including
Canadian Libraries, School Library Journal, Walrus
and subscribe to RSS feedsSlide10
Literary Reference Center Plus
Recommended for grades 7-12
Homepage includes full text classics, citation help, research guides, featured work, author and content, etc.
Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available
Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver)
Create notes within article, save to a personal folder or add to a
Google Classroom
account for access from anywhere
Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen
SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand side
Search for professional “Publications” and subscribe to an RSS feed to stay up-to-date Slide11
Advanced Placement Source
Ideal support for IB/AP/30-1students, recommended for grades 10-12
Change the language of interface at the top right hand side of the screen, however some academic journals are available in original French and Spanish
Text translation for 32 different languages
Customizable listen feature available for articles available in HTML format, MP3 downloads also available
Embedded citation tools (ABNT, AMA, APA, Chicago, Harvard, MLA, Vancouver)
Create notes within article, save to a personal folder or add to a
Google Classroom
account for access from anywhere
Share/permalink any article using the “permalink” feature along the right-hand side of the screen
SmartText searching to find similar articles along the left-hand sideSlide12
Gale Resources
Canada In ContextGlobal Issues In Context
Science In Context
World History In ContextSlide13
Canada In Context
Recommended for grades 7-12
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage
Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3
Text Translation to 13 languages
Save to
Google Classroom
,
Google
, or Microsoft
Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition)
Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers
Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top
Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic)
Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies, ELA and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Slide14
Science In Context
Recommended for grades 7-12, Canadian Content not only for Social Studies but also Science (i.e. Alberta Oil Sands)
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage
Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3
Text Translation to 13 languages
Save to
Google Classroom
,
Google
, or Microsoft
Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition)
Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers
Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top
Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic)
Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Science curriculum - embedded links to the article included Slide15
Global Issues In Context
Excellent support for the Grade 10-12 Social Studies Curriculum, recommended for grades 7-12
Canadian Content not only for Social Studies but also Science (i.e. Alberta Oil Sands)
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage
Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3
Text Translation to 13 languages
Save to
Google Classroom
,
Google
, or Microsoft
Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition)
Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers
Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top
Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic)
Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies and Science curricula - embedded links to the article included Slide16
World History In Context
Excellent support for the grade 8 social studies curriculum, recommended for grades 7-12
Canadian Content not only for Social Studies but also Science (i.e. Alberta Oil Sands)
Featured videos, news, and stories on homepage
Customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download to MP3
Text Translation to 13 languages
Save to
Google Classroom
,
Google
, or Microsoft
Embedded citation tools (MLA 7th Edition or APA 6th Edition)
Links to “Related Subjects” to support shallow searchers
Share/permalink any page using the “Bookmark” tab right side of the search bar at the top
Advanced search allows for Boolean, and content selection (Advanced/Intermediate/Basic)
Search specific learner outcomes in “Curriculum Standards” for the Alberta Social Studies curriculum - embedded links to the article included Slide17
Rosen Resources
PowerKnowledge Earth and Space Science
PowerKnowledge Life Science
PowerKnowledge Physical ScienceTeen Health and WellnessSlide18
PowerKnowledge Suite
Recommended for grades 1-6Content divided into 3 databases: Earth & Space, Life Science and Physical Science
Includes a customizable read aloud feature
Ability to create permalinks, and/or save to Google DriveShort, segmented articles with introductory videos to build background knowledge
Embedded science experiments, projects, and educational games related to the content of the database
Aligns with
95%
of the grade 3-6 science curriculum and
87%
of the grade 1-6 science curriculum Slide19
PowerKnowledge: Earth and Space Science
Science Units Supported:Grade 1 Seasonal ChangesGrade 2 Exploring Liquids
Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals
Grade 4 Light and Shadows & Waste and Our WorldGrade 5 Weather Watch, Wetland Ecosystems & Social Studies Mapping
Grade 6 Sky ScienceSlide20
PowerKnowledge: Life Science
Science Units Supported:Grade 1 Needs of Animals and PlantsGrade 2 Small Crawling and Flying Animals
Grade 3 Animal Life Cycles & Hearing and Sound
Grade 4 Plant Growth and Changes & Waste and Our World
Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystems
Grade 6 Trees and Forests Slide21
PowerKnowledge: Physical Science
Science Units Supported:Grade 1 Needs of Animals and PlantsGrade 2 Hot and Cold Temperature & Magnetism
Grade 4 Wheels and Levers
Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism & Classroom Chemistry
Grade 6 Trees and ForestsSlide22
Teen Health and Wellness
Recommended for students in grades 7-12
Straightforward discussion of all teen health and wellness topics with links to the Alberta science, foods, health and CALM curricula
Customizable listen feature and text translation
Sectioned articles with links to related articles for shallow searchers
Ability to create permalinks, and/or save to
Google Drive
Embedded citations (MLA, APA, Chicago)
Many interactive features that allow students to interact and contribute:
Alberta/Canada specific hotlines, share personal stories and read stories from other teens
Create and submit videos on various health and wellness topics
Submit questions to Dr. Jan and receive answers back
Current In the news tops change frequently as do student pollsSlide23
ProQuest Resource
CulturegramsSlide24
Culturegrams
Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 & 5 S.S.
Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 & 4 5 S.S.
World Edition - supports gr. 10-12 S.S.
Newly added
Google Classroom
and
Google Drive
integration
Updated every 6 months and written/reviewed by in-country consultants
Features included: customizable read-aloud, photo gallery, slideshows, videos, famous people, and cultural recipes
Tools included: build-your-own graphs and tables, pre-generated graphs and tables, distance calculate, and currency converterSlide25
Culturegrams
To access a short training video for using Google Drive go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B_YVMjqS1MSlide26
EduReference
Britannica Image Quest
Curriculum Video On DemandSlide27
Curriculum Video On Demand
Recommended for students in grades 7-12
Thousands of exclusive educational videos segmented into easy-to-use clips ideal for mashups
Ability to share, save, and organize videos and custom playlists
“Share to”
Google Classroom
Google translate on every page
Closed captioning and interactive transcripts on thousands of titles
HTML embedded codes that allow direct access to videos from within Google Classroom, Moodle, or other CMS
Content added regularly, approximately 1,000 new titles per yearSlide28
Curriculum Video On Demand:
Content Included in ORC10,000 programs. 130,000 segments, 6,500 hours
Business and Economics
Family and Guidance
Health and Nutrition
Literature and Language Arts
Science and Mathematics
Social Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Archival Films and Newsreels
Also Available: Master Career and Technical Education Collection
Career Exploration
Career Fields
Job Search Skills
Job Success Skills
Automotive Technology
Building and Technical Trades
Engineering Technology
Technical CommunicationSlide29
Curriculum Video On Demand
To learn more about Classroom Video Chrome Web Store App go to:http://support.infobaselearning.com/index.php?/videocvod/Knowledgebase/Article/View/2118/0/classroom-video-chrome-web-store-app
To learn more about how to share a video Google Classroom go to:
http://support.infobaselearning.com/index.php?/videocvod/Knowledgebase/Article/View/1898/0/share-to-google-classroom
To learn more about about how to link your Google account go to:
http://support.infobaselearning.com/index.php?/videocvod/Knowledgebase/Article/View/2044/0/google-sign-in-button---how-to-link-your-google-accountSlide30
Support for School Staff Using the ORC
ORC Support Site
ORC Listserv
LinksContactSlide31
ORC Support Site
www.onlinereferencecentre.ca
Resource training materials - podcasts, videos, archived webinars, and guides
Information about upcoming free ORC PD opportunities
Information about province-wide resource trials and surveys
Online booking system for ORC sessions
Calendar of ORC Event
Links to ORC Twitter and Facebook accounts Slide32
ORC Listserv
Weekly email updates powered by MailChimp
and organized by grade level
:New resources and features
province-wide trials
surveys
Free PD opportunities
No emails during school breaks
Membership benefits for every 50th person to join
Email
ORC@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca
or
visit the ORC Support Site to join todaySlide33
Links to Check Out
ORC Support Site
www.onlinereferencecentre.ca
ORC Listserv
http://eepurl.com/cgred5
ORC Facebook
www.facebook.com/OnlineReferenceCentre
ORC Twitter
https://twitter.com/ORC_ABSlide34
Contact
For more information or to schedule a school presentation contact Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator
Call 780-414-0805 Ext. 229
OR
Email
jdavis@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca