INFOhio's digital tools and resources for teachers and students in grades 6-12 …
INFOhio's digital tools and resources for teachers and students in grades 6-12 support the Ohio Learning Standards, provide a foundation for the inquiry process that connects classroom learning with real-world applications, and transform students into educators, researchers, and advocates. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full 6-12 Digital Content Learning Pathway to earn up to 20 contact hours.
INFOhio's digital tools and resources for teachers and students in grades 6-8 …
INFOhio's digital tools and resources for teachers and students in grades 6-8 support the Ohio Learning Standards, provide a foundation for the inquiry process that connects classroom learning with real-world applications, and transform students into educators, researchers, and advocates. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full 6-8 Digital Content Learning Pathway to earn up to 14 contact hours.
INFOhio's quality resources and tools for children ages 3-5 and the adults …
INFOhio's quality resources and tools for children ages 3-5 and the adults who lead them support Ohio Learning Standards. They also 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 Ages 3-5 Digital Content Learning Pathway to earn up to 10 contact hours.
BLUEcloud is SirsiDynix's next-generation library services platform that brings the best library …
BLUEcloud is SirsiDynix's next-generation library services platform that brings the best library user experience in a cloud-based environment. Through INFOhio, the following BLUEcloud products can be accessed such as BLUEcloud Circulation, BLUEcloud Cataloging, MobileStaff, and ISearch. BLUEcloud Circulation manages check-ins, checkouts, holds, and more, from any supported device with an internet connection. BLUEcloud Cataloging brings copy cataloging to the cloud, to work smarter and faster. With MobileStaff, take circulation out from behind the circulation desk, conduct inventory, and create a self-checkout station. ISearch, INFOhio's discovery search interface, allows users to search nearly all INFOhio resources along with the contents of school libraries making it easier for you to find the right resource when needed. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full BLUEcloud Learning Pathway to earn up to 18.5 contact hours.
This class features the professional learning eBook, Building Blocks for Tiny Techies: …
This class features the professional learning eBook, Building Blocks for Tiny Techies: A Teacher's Guide to Digital Learning in Primary Classrooms by Jamila "Mia" Leonard. Use this class as a guide for a book study that includes featured discussion questions, INFOhio resources, and instructional materials to support integration in the classroom.
In this book, the author shares her expertise with best practices for tech implementation, adaptation, and exploration in the elementary classroom, where today's students are digital natives, adept at using touchscreens and apps from an early age. She offers strategic, seamless, and intentional ways to fold tech into existing curricula. This guide helps teachers reach for apps and learning tools that power up the great learning that's already happening in the classroom.
Quality, grade-level, standards-aligned instructional materials are important for student learning and success. …
Quality, grade-level, standards-aligned instructional materials are important for student learning and success. Learn how to find the best materials to meet the needs of your students using free tools and resources, including those from INFOhio. Choose to complete individual classes in this INFOhio Learning Pathway, or complete the full High-Quality Instructional Materials for Each Child Learning Pathway to earn up to 18 contact hours.
Learn more about what makes instructional materials high-quality, including those labeled Open …
Learn more about what makes instructional materials high-quality, including those labeled Open Educational Resources (OER). Participants will learn why instructional materials matter and where to find high-quality instructional materials to supplement curricula. The class includes a focus on curriculum literacy and the use of the Ohio Curriculum Support Guide. Earn a certificate for 5 contact hours after successfully completing the final quiz.
Learn about the importance of promoting your school library and develop a …
Learn about the importance of promoting your school library and develop a plan to help raise awareness of the services and support available. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn more about BLUEcloud Cataloging, SirsiDynix's next-generation, browser-based, cataloging software. This class …
Learn more about BLUEcloud Cataloging, SirsiDynix's next-generation, browser-based, cataloging software. This class will train school library staff on how to use and incorporate BLUEcloud Cataloging into their own unique library environment. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for three contact hours.
Learn about BLUEcloud Circulation, SirsiDynix's next-generation, browser-based, circulation software. School library staff …
Learn about BLUEcloud Circulation, SirsiDynix's next-generation, browser-based, circulation software. School library staff will learn about the many benefits of using BLUEcloud Circulation. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for three contact hours.
BLUEcloud Course Lists is a resource list management tool enabling librarians and …
BLUEcloud Course Lists is a resource list management tool enabling librarians and teachers to work together to build lists of library and online resources relevant to what students are studying. Course Lists is a great way to promote your library’s resources, incorporate teacher vetted materials, and link to safe, quality digital resources.
Learn more about Scholastic BookFlix, provided at no cost to Ohio schools …
Learn more about Scholastic BookFlix, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio. This literacy resource for students in grades PreK-3 includes over 140 pairs of fiction and nonfiction eBooks. This class will help educators learn how to use the resource and integrate BookFlix into classroom instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn the skills necessary to develop a collection that is up-to-date, accurate, …
Learn the skills necessary to develop a collection that is up-to-date, accurate, and relevant for students and teachers. After completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for three contact hours.
Learn more about CultureGrams Kids, States, Provinces, and World Editions provided at …
Learn more about CultureGrams Kids, States, Provinces, and World Editions provided at no cost to Ohio’s schools by Libraries Connect Ohio. CultureGrams: Kids, States, Provinces, and World Editions are reference resources offering grades 3-12 students reliable cultural, geographic, and economic information on 185 countries. CultureGrams States and Provinces Editions supply students with historical, economic, geographic, and cultural information for the United States and Canada. Learn how to use all four editions in the classroom to support research and inquiry-based tasks and projects. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours. (2 hours)
Learn more about EdReports, a nonprofit reviewer of instructional materials. This resource …
Learn more about EdReports, a nonprofit reviewer of instructional materials. This resource provides thorough reports on the overall effectiveness of educational content using rubrics designed and reviewed by education professionals. This class will help participants navigate the site and implement the reports into their material adoption process. After successfully completing a final quiz, earn a certificate for 4 contact hours.
Learn about Fetch, INFOhio's online catalog for students in grades K-2. Fetch …
Learn about Fetch, INFOhio's online catalog for students in grades K-2. Fetch is a simple web-based catalog only search for the youngest of users and includes a visual search, reading program search, and advanced search options. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn more about Highlights Library, provided at no cost to Ohio schools …
Learn more about Highlights Library, provided at no cost to Ohio schools by INFOhio. This literacy resource for students in grades K-5 includes over 2800 eBooks. This class will help educators learn how to use the resource and integrate Highlights Library into classroom instruction. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn more about the INFOhio Early Learning Portal, a collection of over …
Learn more about the INFOhio Early Learning Portal, a collection of over 50 quality websites and mobile apps that support the Ohio Early Learning Standards. Participants will explore the digital resources found in the Early Learning Portal and learn how to integrate them into the early learning classroom and instruction. After successfully completing a quiz, participants will earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn more about ISearch, INFOhio's discovery search interface, and its role in …
Learn more about ISearch, INFOhio's discovery search interface, and its role in the inquiry process. ISearch lets you search nearly all INFOhio resources from a single search box. Participants will learn how to use ISearch to lead students through the inquiry process. After successfully completing the final quiz, earn a certificate for two contact hours.
Learn more about ISearch, INFOhio's discovery search interface, in this four and …
Learn more about ISearch, INFOhio's discovery search interface, in this four and a half hour (4.5) class. ISearch lets you search nearly all INFOhio resources, along with the contents of your school library, from a single search box, making it easier for you to find the right print and digital texts and other content for your students and staff. School library staff will learn how to use ISearch to find resources for students and staff and how to teach them to use ISearch for their research. Participants will also learn customization options that they can use to refine their ISearch experience. After successfully completing the final quiz, participants will earn a certificate for four and a half (4.5) contact hours.
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