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2018-19 Electronic Library Resources

Routines have been established and you are all working hard at engaging your students. While YouTube, Google and Wikipedia have some great resources this post is to talk about the different resources and subscriptions that we have here at Pardeeville Area School District and where to locate them. This post is to give a brief overview and reminder of how to access them.

Access-both of the Library Technology Resource pages are linked to each other (from the bottom) for ease of transitioning between the two.

All of the following resources can be found in the Researcher or Listener Tab of these websites.

General Knowledge (in alphabetical order)

  • AbdoZoom- Intended for early elementary learners this has numerous databases with content, activities and games. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-R)
  • Book Flix- Intended for elementary and middle school use. Book Flix pairs nonfiction with fiction text. Books are either animated or in eBook form. There are numerous activities including a quiz and vocabulary. Access-this is IP validated at school. If promoting home use please contact me for the username/password as this can't be shared publicly. (ES-R)
  • BrainPop Jr.-Intended for early elementary learners, there are numerous categories that include a video featuring the same cast of characters. Along with a video are are other engaging activities and a quiz (easy or hard) where students can test their knowledge. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-R)
  • BrainPop-Intended for upper elementary and middle school, I think even high schoolers would find some of the information engaging. Just like BrainPop Jr. there are videos centered around the same characters, BrainPop will allow students to send you an email report of their quiz responses. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-R; MHS-R)
  • Discoverer by ProQuest-This resource is intended for an elementary and middle school aged student. Access to articles, videos, images and other resources for multiple disciplines. Just like Gale, students and staff can link their GSuite accounts for ease of use. Account-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-R)
  • Flocabulary-This is a K-12 resource. It is proven that some students learn better when the content is to music. Flocabulary does this for you. There are original songs based on different content areas, within each unit there are vocabulary, quiz and other activities. My favorites are the Week in Rap (both original and Jr) as they keep students up to date with the different events that are happening around the world in less than 5 minutes. Access-you will use your GSuite account for this. To set up teacher account (if you haven't done so) please let me know and I will share out that link again. I tend to send it out at the beginning of the school year. You can assign topics/videos through Google Classroom too! (ES-L; MHS-R and L)
  • PebbleGo-This is an early elementary database. We subscribe to all available databases. Information is broken into smaller chunks for easier comprehension. Citations are available for acceptable digital citizenship. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-L)
  • PebbleGo Next-This is the older sibling to PebbleGo. This is intended for upper elementary and middle school. Articles are laid out in a more mature theme but the same features are there. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-L; MHS-L)
  • Research in Context by Gale-This is a newer resource intended for upper elementary and middle school. If students have a topic they are able to have a one stop shop of different information, images and articles. This integrates well with GSuite tools such as Docs and Classroom. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • SIRS Discoverer by ProQuest-Intended for middle/high school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • TrueFlix by Scholastic-this is Scholastic's eBook center. With multiple topics you can read and complete activities Online. Access-use the library links as the username and password are embedded into the link. (ES-L; MHS-L)

Content Specific Resources

  • Biographies in Context by Gale-Intended for middle/high school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • CultureGrams by ProQuest-Intended for upper elementary/middle school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • Issue Researcher by ProQuest-Intended for middle/high school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • US History in Context by Gale- Intended for middle/high school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)
  • World History in Context by Gale-Intended for middle/high school students. Access-this is an IP authenticated resource, if you need a username and password for access outside of school please let me know. It can't be publicly shared but can be shared within your Google Classroom. (MHS-L)

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