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Training Session Descriptions

Get GOing with Grolier Online

Description: An introductory session for novices to Grolier Online, a reference and learning resource. Learn first hand how to best use the two time winner of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) 2006 & 2007 Notable Online Subscription Service for students, adults and English Language Learners. Grolier Online is an “age appropriate and academically relevant resource” featuring 4 unique online reference Encyclopedia resources and a whole lot more. (KYVL subscribes to Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, the New Book of Knowledge and Amazing Animals).

Goals:
1. An overview of the 2 Grolier Online interfaces: Passport and Kids

2. Recognize the general content available in Grolier Online database (encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, web links, maps, lesson plans etc)

3. Four ways to search within Grolier Online

Audience: Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

Level: Beginning and intermediate users of KYVL possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

Trainer: Susan Loop, Scholastic

 

GO Beyond the Basics with Grolier Online!

Description: An advanced session on Grolier Online that focuses on connecting to the curriculum and differentiated resources. This session is designed for librarians and educators that are already familiar with the content of Grolier Online. It is packed with tips, best practices and printables to take your students to the next level in student achievement. Perfect for school librarians, children’s librarians, public librarians and educators. (KYVL subscribes to Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, the New Book of Knowledge and Amazing Animals).

Goals:
1. An in depth overview of the Passport and Kids homepages

2. Recognize the general content available in Grolier Online database (encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, web links, maps, lesson plans etc)

3. Explore the atlas, News Now feature, world newspapers, printables and lesson plans correlated to state standards

4. Search by Lexiles and match students to text

Audience: Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

Level: Users with familiarity and background knowledge of Grolier Online and possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

Trainer: Susan Loop, Scholastic

 

Chalk Talk on Lexiles!

Description: A white board session focused on Lexiles and matching students to text. Definition and illustrations of Lexiles. Learn how to match older students to text with Grolier Online’s Lexile feature. (KYVL subscribes to Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, the New Book of Knowledge and Amazing Animals).

Goals:
1. An overview and understanding of Lexiles. Why they are important?

2. Learn practical suggestions for making effective instructional decisions using Grolier Online’s Lexile feature. How can we use Lexiles?

Audience: Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

Level: Users with familiarity and background knowledge of Grolier Online and possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

Trainer: Susan Loop, Scholastic

 

Celebrate Derby Days with Grolier Online!

Description: A model search plan around the Kentucky Derby, horses and Kentucky heritage. (KYVL subscribes to Encyclopedia Americana, Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, the New Book of Knowledge and Amazing Animals).

Goals:
1. An in depth overview of the Passport and Kids homepages

2. Recognize the general content available in Grolier Online database (encyclopedias, magazines, newspapers, web links, maps, lesson plans etc)

3. Explore the atlas, News Now feature, world newspapers, printables and lesson plans correlated to state standards

Audience: Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

Level: Beginning and intermediate users of KYVL possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

Trainer: Susan Loop, Scholastic

Last Updated: 02/12/08