Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:
Understand the importance of using digital text, print, and other media in curriculum.
Find the eBook collections on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.
Understand actions needed to access eBooks and personalize use for each collection.
Identify eBook features that support accessibility.
Use Educator Tools to identify titles to use in the classroom.
Identify four approaches useful when supplementing eBooks in the curriculum.
Identify best practices for using eBooks in the classroom.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
In this class, you will work through several lessons to learn how to access eBook collections from INFOhio and integrate them into your classroom teaching.
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Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
Getting Started
Pretest: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about quality eBooks from INFOhio. 5 minutes
Welcome to the Quality eBooks from INFOhio to Supplement Your Curriculum Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the Open Space group High-Quality Instructional Materials for Each Child. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of these resources into the classroom with like-minded educators. 5 minutes
How to Use Quality eBooks from INFOhio
Learn how to navigate the collection and use the eBook features for:
Interactive eBooks from Capstone: 15 minutes
Collections from Infobase:15 minutes
Collections from Gale: 15 minutes
World Book eBooks: 15 minutes
High School Collection from EBSCO:15 minutes
Finding the Right eBook in Educator Tools: Discover how to search all eBooks to meet specific needs in the classroom. 20 minutes
What Have You Learned So Far?: Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
Using eBooks for Teaching and Learning
Using the Four Es to Supplement Curriculum: Explore four ways supplemental materials support student learning. 20 minutes
Integrating Technology for Student Success: Learn about the Best Practices for Digital Reading and explore a professional learning eBook with practical strategies for using technology in instruction. 25 minutes
Explore strategies and approaches to help students learn using eBooks by reviewing:
Best Practices for Using eBooks in the Primary Classroom: 20 minutes
Best Practices for Using eBooks in the Middle School Classroom: 20 minutes
Best Practices for Using eBooks in the High School Classroom: 20 minutes
Checking your Learning
Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 15 minutes
Contact Hour Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for 4 contact hours. 5 minutes
If you need help while completing the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.
