Library & Information Skills Program |
As an integral part of the total school curriculum, information skills programs are implemented in each school, by library media specialists, to provide active learning environments, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to become independent, effective, and responsible users of ideas and information.
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Destiny - Avon Grove School Libraries’ internet-based union catalog of materials
- Single-step searching from home or school
- Accessible to all ages and abilities with Visual Search and Spanish language interfaces
- WebPath Express suggests relevant, age-appropriate, educator approved Internet resources
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World Book Reference Center– a comprehensive online resource with encyclopedias, atlases and dictionaries
(Home access requires log-in, please contact your school librarian)
- Presents all articles found in print version plus additional material
- Accessible to younger students with World Book for Kids graphic interface
- Provides Spanish Language encyclopedia
- Includes suggested activities for both home and school
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Thinkfinity- the cornerstone of Verizon Foundation's literacy, education
and technology initiatives. Our goal is to improve student achievement in
traditional classroom settings and beyond by providing high-quality content and
extensive professional development training.
- Provide teachers with the tools and materials necessary to locate and use online resources effectively.
- Help educators work with their peers to create useful lesson plans, activities and research exercises.
- Meet educators' needs for high-quality training with measurable results.
- Leverage a scalable training model to produce the greatest educational impact.
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POWER Library -a service of Pennsylvania's public libraries, school libraries and the State Library (for people of all ages)
- Provides access to thousands of full text periodical articles, newspapers, and a major encyclopedia
- Includes photographs, pictures, charts, maps, and reference materials
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Posted:
Thursday, May 13, 2010 1:38 PM
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