Learning Objectives

• Understand the importance of using digital text, print, and other media in early learning curriculum.
• Find Highlights Library on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.

Access Highlights Library

You can use Highlights Library on a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other device with Internet access.

1. Go to www.infohio.org.
2. Click the Grades K-5 button.
3. Click the blue "i" in the Highlights Library resource box.
4. Read the additional information about Highlights Library.
5. Click the Open button to access the resource.

Sharing Links to Licensed Resources

INFOhio's licensed digital content is password protected to ensure it is accessible for Ohio teachers, parents, and students only. Sharing the correct link for the content and resource is important to provide seamless access. In this video, learn how to share Highlights Library with students.

Reading for Skills; Reading for Thrills 

Highlights Library seeks to promote a love of reading while focusing on the whole child and their social-emotional well-being. Watch this short video for a brief overview of this literacy resource.  

Reflecting on Your Learning

Answer the following questions in the Reading on the Screen Open Space group Discussions. Find the Features of Highlights Library reflection question in the Discussions tab. Review the thread and reply to other participants' responses.

1. Thinking about the students you work with, name at least two features of Highlights Library that will most appeal to them based on what you learned from your quick glimpse of the resource.
2. What is one question you have about the resource that you hope will be answered during this class?
3. Think of a time when you used a website or online tool in your instruction. What did you like about using the digital resource? How was it different than using other resources in your teaching?