Hi –

Need a quick refresher on some of the Homework Help resources from Gale and World Book– we’ve got some shorter trainings for you!

15 Minute Mini-Series: Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints

Date and Time of First Session: Wednesday, September 22^nd at 3:00pm ET

Description: Breathe life into curriculum and help your students think critically about how their classes connect to the world around them! Your library’s access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides a one-stop shop of overviews, news articles, videos, and more from trusted sources like The New York Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and Newsweek. With quick navigation features, annotation tools, and Google/Microsoft integration, you can use this authoritative content to spark discussions, flip your classroom, and support student research projects. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints is available to you and your students at home or at school, on any device, and without ads or article limits so you can use it to enhance learning throughout the school year!

Join us for a series of complimentary fifteen minute trainings designed to help you quickly get started using Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints and meet your professional development needs. You’ll learn to find and apply content to your teaching and learning needs!

September 22, 2021 2-2:15 PM CT/ 3-3:15 PM ET
Learn the basics of navigating Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints and how to use it to introduce class topics.

September 29, 2021 2-2:15 PM CT/ 3-3:15 PM ET
Explore how to narrow search results and pinpoint sources for class discussion or research.

October 6, 2021 2-2:15 PM CT/ 3-3:15 PM ET
Discover document tools for enhancing class lessons and meeting your students’ varied needs.

Register to attend this series and you’ll automatically receive links to the recording and additional follow-up materials after the series. Those who participate live in all three sessions will receive a certificate of attendance proving that they’ve completed 45 minutes of Gale training. Check with your district to see if this time can be applied to your professional learning requirements!

Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816303488531/WN_L-2XDKdsSjK5mEMc5xue0Q

World Book - Lesson Ideas throughout World Book Online

Thursday, September 23, 2021 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT/12:30 PM – 1 PM ET

Join us for lesson ideas that you can use both in the classroom and send home with students!

Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7959803794938980621

Support English Language Learners with World Book

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CT/12:30 PM – 1 PM ET

Learn how to use World Book Online features to support English Language Learners. With read aloud functions, translation into over 100 languages, different reading levels, and more there are several tools to help every access content at their given level.

Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6871458807254707469

Develop Early Research Skills with Gale In Context: Elementary

Thursday, October 14^th at 2:00-2:45 pm CT/ 3:00-3:45 pm ET

Elementary curriculum standards require K-5 students to gather information from credible sources, participate in shared research projects, and grow into independent researchers. Gale In Context: Elementary helps you guide your students to develop these critical beginning research skills! In this session, you’ll discover how Gale In Context: Elementary supports early information literacy and explore how to use its student-friendly features to meet research standards within the elementary curriculum. Register now for automatic access to the recording and supporting student research activities after the session! Participants will also receive a certificate for attending the webinar live.

Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/6416297468354/WN_igzKch9dR1Cpb317u56aIQ

Differentiate Instruction with World Book Online

Friday, October 22, 2021 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM CT/ 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET

In a classroom full of students or a library full of patrons there will be a wide range of reading levels, learning styles, and interests. We have tools for accommodation and ways to reach all learners. Join us for ideas on tools to help differentiate instruction with World Book Online.

Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2030151880590216462

Holidays and Cultural Celebrations with World Book

Thursday, November 11, 2021 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CT/ 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM ET

Holidays often mean decorations and celebrating - but do you know the history behind them? World Book is full of information and activities to help learn about various cultural celebrations. Join us for some inspiration and find out where to access these tools!

Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5774205577732914192

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