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Introduction to Cobb Virtual Library for Elementary School: What's in it for Me and My Students?

This training module provides an introduction to the Cobb Virtual Library Elementary School Edition, including information on accessing the library, funding, and teaching standards. It covers the use of primary databases and how they can enhance research skills and content learning. This module consists of three units and includes quizzes for self-assessment.

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Introduction to Cobb Virtual Library for Elementary School: What's in it for Me and My Students?

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  1. Cobb Virtual LibraryElementary School EditionWhat’s In it for Me and My Students?Part 1Training Module Instructor Barbara Powell-Schager

  2. Welcome to the Cobb Virtual Library Elementary School Edition “What’s in it for Me and My Students” Part One Training Module

  3. Read Me First Introduction Introduction Quiz Unit 1: Sites for Primary Students World Book Kids Kids InfoBits PebbleGo Britannica Learning Zone Unit 1 Quiz Unit 2: Encyclopedias World Book Student Grolier Online Kids Britannica Online Elementary Unit 2 Quiz End of Module Survey One Last Thing Table of Contents(Everything is hyperlinked – to begin click on “Read Me First”)

  4. This is a self-paced online training module containing 3 units (including the Introduction). Each unit should take between 15-60 minutes to complete. Therefore you may start and stop at any point. To help you keep track of the units you have completed please print out the Tracking Form now. At the end of each unit you will take a unit quiz consisting of 5-10 questions. You will receive feedback about your quiz results from the instructor within 3 days. Upon completion of the training module you will receive a certificate of completion and a gift certificate to a local restaurant (yum!). If you have questions please contact me at barbara.powell-schager@cobbk12.org or stop by my office. Read Me First

  5. In this unit you will learning: How to access Cobb Virtual Library from school and at home Who funds the Cobb Virtual Library What is GALILEO and how to access it What National 21st Century Technology and Georgia Performance Standards you can teach using CVL Elementary Introduction

  6. Introduction Begin video by clicking here

  7. What National Educational Technology Standards (NET-S) can you teach using CVL Elementary NETS-S3 Research and Information Fluency Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. (including all sub-standards a-d) NETS-S6 Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstration a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: Understand and use technology systems Select and use applications effectively and productively Introduction - continued

  8. What Third Grade GPS standards you can teach using CVL Elementary? ELA3R1 – The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. (substandards a-h under the subheading Informational texts) ELA3W2 – The students demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials. ELA3W3 – The student uses research and technology to support writing. (includes all substandards a-d Social Studies Map and Globe Skills 1-12 (table on page 5 of GPS SS standards) Social Studies Information Processing Skills 1-17 (table on page 6 of GPS SS standards) Introduction - continued

  9. What Fourth Grade GPS standards you can teach using CVL Elementary? ELA4R1 – The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. (substandards a-h under the subheading Informational texts) ELA4W2 – The students demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials. ELA4W3 – The student uses research and technology to support writing. (includes all substandards a-d Social Studies Map and Globe Skills 1-12 (table on page 5 of GPS SS standards) Social Studies Information Processing Skills 1-17 (table on page 6 of GPS SS standards) Introduction - continued

  10. What Fifth Grade GPS standards you can teach using CVL Elementary ELA5R1 – The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. (substandards a-h under the subheading Informational texts) ELA5W2 – The students demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. g. Draws from more than one source of information such as speakers, books, newspapers, and online materials. ELA5W3 – The student uses research and technology to support writing. (includes all substandards a-g Social Studies Map and Globe Skills 1-12 (table on page 5 of GPS SS standards) Social Studies Information Processing Skills 1-17 (table on page 6 of GPS SS standards) Introduction - continued

  11. What other GPS standards you can teach using CVL Elementary? Any and EVERY standard Print the CVL Guide Now take the Introduction Quiz (it will open in a separate window – you will find it down on the start bar) Introduction - continued

  12. Hold on now…your students are in 5th grade and you figure you don’t need this….well, go through the unit and see if you don’t change your mind. In this unit you will learn about four primary databases and how they can help you teach research skills and content how you can differentiate instruction for your students using these databases Unit 1: Sites for Primary Students

  13. Click on the icon for each database to begin learning about it Unit 1: Sites for Primary Students

  14. Now, you try it, search for a topic, find a lesson plan or activity that would be suitable for your grade. • When you are finished go to the next page. Unit 1: World Book KidsClick here to Watch the Video

  15. Now, you try it, search for a topic, find a lesson plan or activity that would be suitable for your grade. • When you are finished go to the next page. Unit 1: Kids InfoBitsClick here to Watch the Video

  16. Now, you try it, search for a topic, find a lesson plan or activity that would be suitable for your grade. • When you are finished go to the next page. Unit 1: PebbleGoClick here to watch the video

  17. Click here to download and print a Guided Tour of Britannica’s Learning Zone. • Now, you try each of the four activities • Explore (Geography video clips) • Play (primers, time, shapes, words) • Read (word definitions) • Draw (simpliest drawing tool ever) • When you’re finished meet me back here. Unit 1: Britannica Learning Zone

  18. Congratulations. You’ve now completed Unit 1. So, take a few minutes and complete the Unit 1 Quiz (it will open in a separate window that you will find it on the start bar) You will get the results in about 2 days. When you are ready go to the next page to begin Unit 2. Unit 1: Sites for Primary Students

  19. In this unit you will learn about three encyclopedias and how they can help you teach content, research and 21st Century technology skills How these encyclopedias can help you differentiate instruction Unit 2: Encyclopedias

  20. To learn about the features of this encyclopedia open CVL, then open World Book Student. Scroll to the bottom of the screen. Click on “Online Tutorial” (approx. 15 min.) When you are finished return here. Click for HANDOUT Unit 2: World Book Student

  21. To learn about the features of this encyclopedia open CVL, then open Grolier Online Kids. At the top left of the screen, click “GO Tutorial” (approx. 10 min.) Then explore on your own the DICTIONARY – it is fabulous with 3 dictionaries and 2 thesauri at different reading levels and audio. Also, visit the ATLAS, LESSON PLANS, and SERACH MEDIA (great way to collection pictures, audio and video clips. When you are finished return here and get the HANDOUT. Unit 2: Grolier Online Kids

  22. This is one of my favorite encyclopedias because it has something on every topic and is written in a very age-appropriate manner. To learn about the specific features of this encyclopedia print the TOUR HANDOUT and the DIFFERENTIATION HANDOUT. Then explore on your own. Look at articles pertinent to your grade, Learning Materials, Lesson Plans, and Worksheets, sections. When you are finished return here. Unit 2: Britannica Online Elementary

  23. Congratulations on completing Unit 2. Now, its time to take the Unit 2 Quiz Good luck. Meet you back here in a bit. Unit 2: Encyclopedias

  24. Please complete the Survey One last thing, please go to the next page CVL Training Module Survey

  25. Thank you, for completing the training module and survey. Hopefully you’ve learned lots you can use. You will receive your Certificate of Completion and restaurant coupon shortly. Remember if you have questions, want to learn more, or would like to collaborate with your media specialist teaching research and 21st Century Skills…just let me. CVL Training ModuleOne Last Thing

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