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In-service: Digital Resources for Conducting Research with Elementary Students
Jane Butler
Kent State University
LIS 60630
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Rationale
The purpose of this workshop is to provide attendees with information about digital
resources that can be used to practice research skills with elementary aged students. This
workshop is necessary because research can be overwhelming, for both teachers and
students. It is important to help students feel comfortable with the research process early
on. Laying these positive building blocks will transfer to their research skills throughout
the rest of their school career. My goal is that participants take away a variety of grade
and age level appropriate resources that can be implemented within their research units.
Conference Proposal
Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA) Conference Proposal
Primary Speaker Information
Name: Jane Butler
Institution: Delaware City Schools
Business Address: 10 Channing Street, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Work Phone: N/A
Fax #: N/A
Home Address: 105 Lippazon Way, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Home Phone: 419-576-0097
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Identify the Strand
Informational Resources
Technology & Media Literacy Transformational Knowledge Creation, Use, Production,
Dissemination & Values
Ohio Research Study Strands: Reading Standards: Foundational Skills Research to Build
and Present Knowledge, Writing Standards
Identify the Guidelines
Guideline 4: Library-based Technology Assistive Technology, Automation, Network
Delivery of Electronic Resources, Multimedia, Acceptable Usage Policies, Virtual
Libraries
Guideline 6: Technological Literacy Electronic Information Formats, Internet Searching,
Usage of Electronic Resources & Multimedia Tools
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this presentation is librarians and other conference attendees
who work with elementary aged students on research skills. Those who attend will most
likely be those with little background using digital resources and the desire to learn more
about them.
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Audio Visual/ Room Setup
A laptop and projector with screen will be needed to share Power Point presentation. The
chairs and furniture in the room will need to be arranged so participants can see and hear
the speaker and projection screen.
Program Information
Program Title: Digital Resources 101: Resources for Conducting Research with
Elementary Students
Program Description: In this workshop, participants will become familiar with
trusted, easy-to-use digital reference resources for conducting research with
younger students. The presenter will share ideas on implementing these resources
into your school and classrooms. This presentation is geared toward those new to
the field or those with little background knowledge of children’s digital reference
resources, including, but not limited to, those found on INFOhio.
Outline
1. Welcome and self-introduction (5 minutes)
a. A little bit about me:
i. Background in Middle Childhood Education, with concentrations
in Social Studies & English Language Arts
ii. Graduated from Kent State with
MLIS + K-12
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iii. Currently working as a Library Media Specialist at an Elementary
School in Delaware, Ohio
iv. Likes: Podcasts, my dog, sushi
v. This is my first time presenting!
2. Participant Introductions (5-7 minutes)
a. Who are you?
b. Why are you here?
c. What are you hoping to learn?
3. Why are we here? (5 minutes)
a. Pretend you are a student. How do you respond to your teacher telling you
that you will be working on a research project?
i. Discuss typical student reactions
ii. Why do you think students react this way?
b. There are standards for research at each grade level.
i. Many of the resources will provide connections to learning
standards on their websites.
c. How do we help young students learn to navigate and develop these skills
from an early age?
i. By teaching them to use trusted and easy to use resources!
THAT’S why we are here.
4. Learning Standards Related to Digital Resources (5 minutes)
Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology:
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a. STRAND: Information and Communications Technology: The
understanding and application of digital learning tools for accessing,
creating, evaluating, applying and communicating ideas and information.
i. Topic 1: Identify and use appropriate digital learning tools and
resources to accomplish a defined task.
ii. Topic 2: Use digital learning tools and resources to locate,
evaluate and use information.
1. Grades K-2:
a. Develop basic skills for locating information using
digital learning tools and resources.
b. Identify main ideas and details in information found
with digital learning tools and resources.
2. Grades 3-5:
a. Identify questions related to a topic of interest to
broaden or narrow the topic as needed.
b. Use appropriate search techniques to locate needed
information using digital learning tools and
resources.
c. Use multiple criteria developed with guidance to
differentiate between relevant and irrelevant
information found with digital learning tools and
resources.
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iii. Topic 3: Use digital learning tools and resources to construct
knowledge.
1. Grades K-2
a. Develop basic skills for gathering and organizing
information from multiple digital learning tools
and resources to build knowledge.
b. Use visuals found in digital learning tools and
resources to clarify and add to knowledge.
5. Resources Overview (5 minutes)
a. Read through the resources that will be discussed
i. Go! Ask, Act, Achieve
ii. Biography Reference Bank (EBSCO)
iii. BookFlix
iv. CultureGrams
v. Digital Video Collection
vi. Early World of Learning (World Book)
vii. Explora Primary
viii. Points of View Reference Center
ix. Science Online (Facts on File)
x. World Book Kids
xi. World Book Student
xii. World Book Timelines
b. Which (if any) of these resources do you already use with students?
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i. Allow for participant discussion
Individual Resource Explanation (25 minutes)
6. Go! Ask, Act, Achieve
a. A great place to start with students
b. Provides tools and information about the entire research process
c. User and kid friendly
d. Ask
i. How do I decide on a topic?
ii. What do I already know?
iii. How do I begin my research?
e. Act
i. How do I find valid information?
ii. How do I decide what information will answer my question?
iii. How do I organize my work?
iv. How do I work with others in a group?
f. Achieve
i. How do I present my project?
ii. How do I publish my work?
iii. How do I evaluate my projects?
g. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
7. Biography Reference Bank
a. Great for research when studying a specific famous person
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b. Can be used when learning about biographies
c. Helpful when researching occupations
d. Looks like your “typical” database search
e. Use with older students to practice search terms, keywords, etc.
f. Search by:
i. Name
ii. Gender
iii. Place of Origin
iv. Occupation/Activity
g. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
8. BookFlix
a. Video storybooks are paired with video nonfiction texts
b. Works on building comprehension and reading skills while developing
reading to learn from nonfiction sources
c. Educator resources
d. Informal research projects
i. Students can draw or write about things they learn from videos
e. Great for younger students to use for learning about different topics
i. Animals & Nature
ii. Earth & Sky
iii. People & Places
iv. Family & Community
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v. Music & Rhyme
vi. Celebrations
f. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
9. CultureGrams
a. Cultural reports, maps, statistics, and images for over 200 nations, the 50
states, and Canadian provinces.
b. Includes World, Kids, States, and Provinces Editions
c. Can easily flip back and forth between editions
d. Kids Edition includes:
i. Photos
ii. Slideshows
iii. Videos
iv. Interviews
v. Famous People (Use with Biography Reference Bank)
vi. Recipes
vii. Flags
viii. Graphs & Tables
e. Requires an Ohio library card number
i. Get a school library card account that would allow every student
access
f. Watch short video and/or Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
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10. Digital Video Collection
a. Great for supplementing lessons in the classroom
b. Can be used for research – especially by visual and auditory learners
c. Browse by Subject or Series
d. Create playlists
e. Audience easily categorized as ES, MS, HS
f. Videos can be downloaded to computer for viewing without internet
connection
g. Citation tool
h. Gives related materials and links
i. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
11. Early World of Learning
a. PreK-3
b. Read: Watch and listen to books being read aloud
i. Some stories with informational text included throughout, some
strictly nonfiction books (Caring for a Pet, All About Africa)
c. Watch: Short informational videos on a variety of topics
i. Animals
ii. Earth
iii. Machines
iv. Getting Around
v. Big Ideas
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vi. People
vii. Plants
viii. Places
ix. Health
x. Sports and Hobbies
d. Know It!: Children’s online encyclopedia
i. Visual and interactive
ii. High interest topics
e. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
12. ExploraPrimary
a. Topics and articles geared toward younger students
i. Colorful pictures & easy to read text make searching the database
easy for all students
b. Grade appropriate articles and resources
i. Animals, Arts, Music, Geography, Social Studies, Language Arts,
Math, Science
c. Tools for Educators
d. Direct access to Curriculum Standards
e. Engaging activities that help students learn how to navigate the site
i. Explora Primary Scavenger Hunt activity
1. Look for in presentation supplemental materials
f. Click on link and briefly explore website
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i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
13. Points of View Reference Center
a. Controversial issues
i. Be careful! Not all topics on here are school appropriate
ii. Pick and choose topics and resources for students ahead of time
b. Easy access to Content Standards
c. Charts/Graphs for topics
d. Research Guides (20 in total)
i. Create an essay outline, writing a topic sentence, judging fact vs.
opinion, evaluating a website, etc.
e. Writing persuasive essays
f. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
14. Science Online
a. Browse by topic, eLearning module
i. Weather & climate, space, computer science, etc.
b. Browse by type of resources
i. Diagrams, experiments, videos & animations, etc.
c. Browse by eLearning module
i. Biomes of Earth, The Plant World, Energy and the Environment
d. Curriculum tools for students and educators
e. Can search by Learning Standard
f. Use with upper elementary students
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g. May need Ohio library card to access
h. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
15. World Book Kids
a. Search or Explore by category
i. Animals
ii. Important People (Use with Biography Reference Bank or
CultureGrams Famous People)
iii. Science Projects (Use with Science Online)
iv. Compare Places
v. Dictionary
vi. Maps
b. Text can be read aloud
c. Large print and colorful pictures make it easy to navigate – especially for
struggling readers
d. Pictures and videos connected to articles
e. More information including related articles and connections to content
standards
f. Available in multiple languages
g. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
16. World Book Timelines
a. Users can explore timelines
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i. Continents, countries, regions
ii. Literature
iii. Notable People
iv. Science and Technology
v. Sports and Games
vi. Systems and Institutions
vii. The Arts
viii. World History
b. Users can create timelines
i. Search and events and articles in World Book
ii. Create and add their own event
iii. Save and share
c. Events all the way to present day
d. There’s a timeline for almost anything you could imagine
e. Click on link and briefly explore website
i. Point out any important aspects discussed above
17. Participant input (5 minutes)
a. Are there any digital resources that you have found helpful that were not
mentioned?
i. What are they?
ii. How do you use them?
iii. What age group have they been successful with?
b. What additional questions do you have?
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18. Wrap-up (5 minutes)
a. Follow-up communications
i. Interested in a copy of this presentation?
1. Leave your email on the comment card and check the box
“YES! Please send me your presentation”.
ii. Plan on using at least one of these resources with your students?
Check the box “Send me a survey!”
1. Checking this box will allow me to follow up with you
about how things went with your teachers and/or students.
b. Fill out comment/communication card
Program details
This workshop will take place at the OELMA Conference October 24-26, 2018 in
Columbus, Ohio. Attendees are free to choose which sessions and workshops they would
like to attend. It will be publicized on the OELMA website, through the OELMA list
serve, and emails sent to all official OELMA members. Individuals do not need to be a
registered member of OELMA to attend.
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Supplemental materials
The participants will have the opportunity to provide their email to receive a copy of the
PowerPoint presentation for their own reference and use. See attached Explora Primary
Scavenger Hunt PDF. See attached Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology PDF.
Digital resources list handout (See below).
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Digital Resources 101: Resources for
Conducting Research with Elementary Students
• Go! Ask, Act, Achieve
• Biography Reference Bank (EBSCO) *
• BookFlix *
• CultureGrams +
• Digital Video Collection *
• Early World of Learning (World Book) *
• Explora Primary *
• Points of View Reference Center +
• Science Online (Facts on File) *
• World Book Kids *
• World Book Student *
• World Book Timelines *
* = Can be accessed from https://www.infohio.org.
+ = May need an additional login
NOTES:
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Evaluation
To evaluate this workshop, I will provide survey cards for participants to complete before
leaving. See below (A) for copy of this survey. Of the email addresses collected, I will
send a follow up survey electronically. See below (B) for a copy of this survey.
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A. Evaluation
Digital Resources 101: Resources for Conducting Research with Elementary Students
1. I am a:
a. K-5 School Media Specialist
b. K-5 Teacher – Grade:_______
c. Other_________________
2. I plan to use at least one of the resources presented. YES NO
3. After attending this workshop, I plan to use the following resources with my
students or in my classroom/library (Circle all that apply):
a. Go! Ask, Act, Achieve
b. Biography Reference Bank
c. BookFlix
d. CultureGrams
e. Digital Video Collection
f. Early World of Learning
g. Explora Primary
h. Points of View Reference Center
i. Science Online
j. World Book Kids
k. World Book Student
l. World Book Timelines
m. NONE OF THE ABOVE
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4. I feel confident these resources could meet the needs of my elementary students.
AGREE NEUTRAL DISAGREE
5. Overall, these resources seem _____________ for my students.
a. Too juvenile
b. Just right
c. Too advanced
6. For the following, please fill in the blank:
a. This presentation had just the right amount of _______________________
___________________________________________________________.
b. During this presentation, I wish there would have been more ___________
___________________________________________________________.
c. During this presentation, I wish there would have been less ____________
___________________________________________________________.
7. Additional comments:
Thank you for your feedback!
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Digital Resources 101: Resources for Conducting Research with Elementary Students
FOLLOW-UP COMMUNICATION REQUEST
NAME:____________________________________
EMAIL:___________________________________
____ YES! Please email me a copy of the
PowerPoint presentation
____ YES! I would like to participate in the
follow-up in a few months.
Thank you!
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B. Digital Resources 101: Resources for Conducting Research with Elementary
Students
1. Since attending, I have used at least one of the resources presented.
a. True
b. False
2. Select the presented resources that you have implemented with students since
attending the workshop (Select all that apply):
• Go! Ask, Act, Achieve
• Biography Reference Bank
• BookFlix
• CultureGrams
• Digital Video Collection
• Early World of Learning
• Explora Primary
• Points of View Reference Center
• Science Online
• World Book Kids
• World Book Student
• World Book Timelines
3. What level of success have you and/or your students had with the resources you
have implemented?
Very Successful Successful N/A Unsuccessful Very Unsuccessful
4. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
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Bibliography
EBSCO Information Services, Inc. (2018). Biography Reference Bank. Retrieved March
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reference-bank
EBSCO Information Services, Inc. (2018). Explora Primary Schools. Retrieved March
21, 2018, from https://www.infohio.org/students/er/item/explora-prek-5
EBSCO Information Services, Inc. (2018). Points of View Reference Center. Retrieved
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databases/points-of-view-reference-center
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World Book. (2018). Early World of Learning. Retrieved March 21, 2018, from
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World Book. (2018). World Book Timelines. Retrieved March 22, 2018, from
http://www.worldbookonline.com/wbtimelines/home
Presentation
See PowerPoint file.
Choice of Topic
This topic is relevant to the work of librarians and a good choice to share with others. A
large part of what the library does is provide access to information materials. Knowing
about relevant, easy to use, reliable, and credible sources makes providing access easier.
It also helps students and teacher master Ohio’s Learning Standards for Technology and
develop 21st century learning skills.
Resource
The one resource I would say helped me the most was INFOhio. A majority of the
resources I share in this presentation can be accessed from the INFOhio website. This
makes it easy to share with others. Overall, this digital resource is easy to navigate and is
user friendly. I would say it is a need to know resource for librarians in the beginning of
their careers.
