Virtual Library
curiosity inspiration exploration information
Visual Design
clear visual organization
visually represent access points
(connect students to right starting points for their research)
organize resources by information type in plain English
clear path to deeper information
bring content in to website
instead of out
easily accessible from
school homepage
Content
aligns with curriculum expectations
Learning toolbox
avatar makers, copyright friendly images
and music files
Online anchor charts
critical information skills,
downloadable graphic organizers,
online application tools
(google, wikis etc.)
subscription data bases (online encyclopedias, index of peer reviewed journals) discovery tools, ebooks, audio books, streamed video collections
Collabortion
collaboratively built and
maintained websites (catalogue,
databases, media libraries)
foster learning through
sharing content schoolwide/boardwide
and globally
training and coaching teachers
and students to use technology
including education around intellectual property
video tutorials
PD sessions
interactive lessons
demonstrations