INFOhio Learning Commons

All Ohio educators are encouraged to join INFOhio's 21st Century Learning Commons, a place to learn and share 21st century teaching and learning resources and practice ideas. The Learning Commons components include a self-paced online course, 21 Essential Things for 21st Century Success; information on 21st century learning skills; a discussion forum; glossary of Web 2.0 terms and more. There are CEU and graduate credit options for those interested. Everyone in the INFOhio community can be proud that The Learning Commons and its 21 Essential Things result from the efforts of our Ohio colleagues. Melissa Higgs-Horwell and Jennifer Schwelik, the lead authors, had help from their writing team, the editorial review team, and INFOhio staff. Gayle Geitgey compiled the Glossary and Learning Skills sections. INFOhio Governing Board member Roger Minier, NWOET/Bowling Green State University, is coordinating the CEU/graduate credit opportunities available to participants. Registration is free at http://learningcommons.infohio.org/.. Take a look around and join The Learning Commons community, our exciting and valuable learning environment. Learn more about The Learning Commons:
	Read the complete Announcement and link to the press release.
	Visit Help Resources for INFOhio's 21st Century Learning Commons for handouts and an in-service presentation.

ER Preview extends through February 26 With the support of OHIONET, Ohio's educators, students and parents are able to preview more than 100 online electronic resources from over 20 vendors for possible purchase for the 2010-2011 school year. The preview concludes February 26, 2010, so don’t miss this opportunity to preview these resources.”  Christine Morris, OHIONET Electronic Resources Coordinator, is coordinating the preview, 800-686-8975, ext. 29. "Budget and staff cutbacks eliminated INFOhio's yearly vendor program," said Theresa M. Fredericka, INFOhio's Executive Director. "I know that many vendors are excited that OHIONET has agreed to expand its preview opportunities to INFOhio and the Ohio K-12 community. Thanks to Christine and her colleagues for working hard to make this preview possible."
	Preview site
	Price List / Ordering information. The password is the same as used for the Core Collection during 2009-2010. To receive a password, contact your Instructional Technology Center or e-mail central@infohio.org. [PDF 8 pgs]
	Flier and bookmark masters to promote the preview to your colleagues [PDF 1 pg each]

MLA 7.0 resources available If research projects are in season at your school, you are probably no stranger to helping students and colleagues deal with works cited or bibliography questions. But are you familiar with the latest version of MLA guidelines? Sheila Benedum and Joanna McNally have produced materials that will help with Version 7, and the items are available on the INFOhio Web site and in INFOhio's Research Project Calculator.
	INFOhio Citation Guide, a guide for students, includes tips to cite INFOhio's Core Collection and other print and non-print materials. [MS Word OR PDF 2 pgs]
	MLA 7.0 Citation Format and INFOhio, a guide for educators. [PPT 16 slides]
	MLA 7.0 Citations: A Getting-Started Guide for Ohio's Students From INFOhio. [PPT 18 slides]
Important News, Stories and More Links HomeworkNow = KnowItNow24x7. January 2010 saw the HomeworkNow and ReadItNow brands consolidated with KnowItNow24x7, Ohio's statewide virtual reference service free to all Ohio residents. The service remains the same, with the same helpful staff. Read more and link to KnowItNow24x7 marketing materials. Communications Checklist now online. A new tool for Ohio educators to use for INFOhio follow-ups is part of our New and Upcoming section. Use the Web page to see a list of important messages from INFOhio, link to additional information and see what messages are planned. Speaking of communications, you can now follow INFOhio on Twitter. And new and returning subscriptions to our four E-Lists (listservs) are welcome. Several presentations at this year's eTech Ohio State Technology Conference focused on various INFOhio products and services. Visit INFOhio Sessions at 2010 Educational Technology (eTech) Conference for PowerPoint presentations, handouts and links used during INFOhio-related sessions. Selected INFOhio exhibit handouts are available, as well. Thanks to all those who presented on INFOhio's behalf and attended our sessions!