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Supporting Curriculum with the Online
Reference Centre
Jamie Davis, ORC CoordinatorConcordia University of Edmonton
November 25, 2015
What is the ORC?
$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 patrons
Why These Resources?Provide authoritative, age appropriate, engaging, 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 you are 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
What’s in it for Teachers?
Direct curriculum correlations, curriculum mapping for Science and Social (under completion)
Support for diverse learners
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 websites
Ability to create permalinks that can be posted on a website/moodle page.blog or sent in an email blast
Accessing the ORC
Go to LearnAlberta.ca
Select English and French
Click “Online Reference Centre” in the tab along the top of the screen
In school automatic authentication should occur
Outside of school access requires username and password
Concordia University Username: Password:
Share your district username and password (low tech methods)
Email [email protected] for your remote username/password
Quick Tips for Technology Management in the Classroom
Create a direct link to the ORC
Create enlarged icons of the databases you will use to post on board
preload iPads, Smart Boards, or computers to save time
Model in whole group - paired work - independent work
Number each student - that will be their computer number every time
Create recipe cards with each student’s login information - laminate and keep on a ring
Assign in-class tech helpers
Assist with age appropriate citations - icons, pre-made worksheets, etc.
QUESTIONS?
Resources that Support Science
Amazing Animals of the WorldPebbleGO Science *NEW*
PowerKnowledge SuiteScience In Context
Amazing Animals of the World
Click-friendly navigation to support young learners
lists animals classes, orders and species
Read aloud available
Provides quick access to the “animal stats” at the top of the brief article
Links to information about animal habitat and order
Vetted weblinks that open within the database
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping available on the ORC Support Site
PebbleGO Science
New to the ORC collection for 2015/2106
Recommended for K-4
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching designed for beginning researchers
Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning
Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen
Topic Include: Matter, Sound, Life Science, Plants, Animals, Human, Seasons, Weather, Earth Science, etc.
This resource will be added to the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
PowerKnowledge Suite
Recommended for grades 1-6
Content divided into 3 databases: Earth & Space, Life Science, and Physical Science
Includes a customizable read aloud feature
Short, 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 grade 1-6 science curriculum
PowerKnowledge: Earth & Space Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Seasonal Changes
Grade 2 Exploring Liquids
Grade 3 Rocks and Minerals
Grade 4 Light and Shadows & Waste and Our World
Grade 5 Weather Watch, Wetland Ecosystems & Social Studies Mapping Skills
Grade 6 Sky Science
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
PowerKnowledge: Life Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 Small Flying and Crawling 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
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
PowerKnowledge:Physical Science
Science Units Supported:
Grade 1 Needs of Animals and Plants
Grade 2 Hot and Cold Temperatures & Magnetism
Grade 4 Wheels and Levers
Grade 5 Electricity and Magnetism & Classroom Chemistry
Grade 6 Trees and Forests
This resource is included in the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
Science In Context
Featured videos, new, and stories on homepage
customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download MP3
Text translation to 13 languages
Highlight and notes within the aricle, save to a folder without an account
Embedded citations (MLA 7th Edition, and 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 (Advance/ Intermediate/Basic)
Search specific learner outcomes for grade 6 Alberta curriculum in the “Curriculum Standards” link
Resources that Support Social Studies
PebbleGO Social Studies *NEW*Culturegrams
The Canadian EncyclopediaCanada In Context
Canada
PebbleGO Social Studies
New to the ORC collection for 2015/2106
Recommended for K-4
Easy navigation, levelled text, visual searching designed for beginning researchers
Human voice read aloud with text highlighting, photos, videos, audio clips to enhance learning
Articles segmented into brief sections with tab navigation at the top of the screen
Topic Include: My World,Maps, Community, Culture and Awareness, Citizenship, Families, Holidays, etc.
This resource will be added to the Curriculum Mapping on the ORC Support Site
Culturegrams
New interface for 2015/2016
Kids Edition - excellent support for gr. 3 S.S.
Provinces Edition - supports gr. 2 S.S.
Updated every 6 months and written/reviewed by in-country consultants
Features include: 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 calculator, and currency converter
The Canadian Encyclopedia
Free website provided by Government of Canada
Change from English to French at the top right-hand corner of every page
New updated interface - much more aesthetic and functional
View personal accounts from veterans, view videos, articles, publication date, editor, and edit date
Embedded citations (MLA 7th Edition, APA 6th Edition, Chicago 16th Edition)
Wealth of Canadian Content for grade 4/5/6 Social Studies curricula
Canada In Context
Canadian content not only for Social Studies, but also Science and ELA
Featured videos, new, and stories on homepage
customizable read-aloud feature, articles available to download MP3
Text translation to 13 languages
Highlight and notes within the aricle, save to a folder without an account
Embedded citations (MLA 7th Edition, and 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 (Advance/ Intermediate/Basic)
Multidisciplinary Resource
World Book KidsWorld Book Student
World Book Kids
New interface for 2015/2016
Beginner multidisciplinary database designed for young users
Every article has tabs along to top to access “Pictures, Videos and More” as well as “More Information” (websites, questions, etc.)
Text to speech and text translation
Use compare option to find similarities and differences between animals, countries and places
World Book StudentNew look for 2015/2016, recommended for grades 4-9
Multidisciplinary database that includes atlas, dictionary (with voice pronunciation), images, weblinks, and world news
“My Research” allows users to track and save their research online
Features include: customizable read aloud, text translation to 79 languages, timeline builder, embedded citations (MLA, APA, Harvard), citation builder, primary source documents, pathfinders, resource guides, teaching documents
Content accessible through a variety of access points
Support for School Staff Using the ORC
ORC Support SiteORC Listserv
LinksContact
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 events
Links to ORC Twitter and Facebook accounts
ORC Listserv
Weekly email updates organized by E/J/S:
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 [email protected] or visit the ORC Support Site to join today
Links to Check Out
ORC Support Sitewww.onlinereferencecentre.ca
ORC Listservhttp://lists.talonline.ca/listinfo/orc
ORC Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/OnlineREferenceCentre
ORC Twitter@ORC_AB
Contact
For more information or to schedule a school presentation contact
Jamie Davis, ORC Coordinator
Call 780-414-0805 ext: 229
OR
Email [email protected]