Learn more about IWonder, an inquiry-based tool developed by INFOhio. Age-appropriate websites are selected by teachers and librarians to support homework and inquiry-based learning. This class will help teachers use IWonder with students as they develop questions and locate information to facilitate the inquiry process using age-appropriate websites that are aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about Literature Online: American & English Literature. This cross-searchable database of full-text literature covers works of prose, poetry, and drama. This class will help educators learn how to use the resource and integrate Literature Online into classroom instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

MobileStaff (formerly called MobileCirc) is a mobile-based circulation application that integrates directly with your existing catalog. With MobileStaff not only can you circulate materials but you can also inventory, weed, manage holds, and much more. With its browser and app-based setup, a wide variety of devices can be used so that you can get out from behind the circulation desk and go mobile with MobileStaff!

Learn more about Points of View Reference Source, provided at no cost to Ohio's schools by INFOhio and Libraries Connect Ohio. Updated with currently trending topics, teachers will learn how to support students as they locate information using Points of View Reference Source by navigating topics within each category. This class will help educators utilize the instructional resources offered by Points of View Reference Source to develop an inquiry-based classroom. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about the differences between reading print and digital text. This class will introduce participants to research on how reading on a screen affects student learning and the strategies and approaches to help students read complex text online for comprehension and synthesis. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for three contact hours.

Learn more about Sanborn Insurance Maps, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio. This database of Ohio maps for students in grades 6-12 includes over 40,000 maps of Ohio cities. This class will help educators learn how to use the resource and integrate Sanborn Insurance Maps into classroom instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about The World Almanac for Kids Elementary, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio. This research database for students in grades K-5 includes topics such as science, social studies, math, the arts, biographies, and more. This class will help educators learn how to use the resource and how to integrate The World Almanac for Kids Elementary into classroom instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about using technology with early learners. Participants in the class will learn more about how to use media and technology, such as INFOhio's digital content, and strategies for supporting early learners using it for learning and play. The role of families, teachers, and community members as media models is addressed. After successfully completing a quiz, participants will earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about World Book Early Learning, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio and Libraries Connect Ohio. This online resource includes eBooks, games, and videos for students in grades PreK-3. This class will help educators learn how to navigate the resource and integrate its content into instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about World Book Kids, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio and Libraries Connect Ohio. This encyclopedia for elementary students includes nonfiction text and a variety of digital media. This class will help educators learn how to navigate the resource to find the best content to integrate into instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

Learn more about World Book Student and World Book Advanced, provided at no cost to Ohio's schools by INFOhio and Libraries Connect Ohio. Much more than an online encyclopedia, World Book Student and World Book Advanced include interactive maps, eBooks, videos, and images to engage student learning. This class will help educators use the content offered by World Book to support students as they locate and evaluate information during the inquiry process. Teachers will learn how to locate instructional resources to develop an inquiry-based classroom. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.

This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 20 different eBooks about the people native to North America. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read to learn more about the topic.

This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 20 different eBooks about the struggles and successes of the people native to North America. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read to learn more about the topic.

This content pack is intended to be a way for educators to discover new resources and lessons for teaching information literacy skills in grades 6-12. The instructional materials contained within this pack were selected to support students as they grow and develop the following skills. Develop a topic for research. Explain research goals. Formulate essential questions and questions to guide research. Reflect on prior knowledge.

Learn about jobs in your community. Explore eBooks and videos for more careers.

INFOhio's quality resources and tools for K-5 teachers and students support Ohio Learning Standards, provide a foundation of learning using a variety of media, and prepare learners for future success. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full K-5 Digital Content Learning Pathway to earn up to 20 contact hours.

This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 20 different eBooks about magical creatures from fantasy, fable, and myth. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read to learn more about the topic.

This list is a collection of instructional materials to help educators access resources supporting makerspaces in the curriculum. Each item included in the collection is premium content licensed or purchased by INFOhio or an open access item that has been reviewed by educational professionals. Educators should review all materials before sharing with students.

This choice board, created from Google Slides, includes 15 different eBooks about media literacy. Be smart about what you see on social media. Learn more about how to find the facts on social media from these eBooks. Share this choice board directly with students and allow them to choose the eBooks they would like to read to learn more about the topic.