Learning in the Modern Age: Why Students Need a Managed, Structured Flow of Information
Imagine this: A learner begins a research project on the Amazon rainforest. They open a laptop, and an hour later, they’re watching a video about a capybara befriending a cat. Fifteen tabs are open, there’s a half-written sentence, and a look of total frustration. Sound familiar? The endless ocean of information we call the internet […]
From Page to Screen: How Video Helps Learners Engage with Classic Literature
Many students encounter classic literature the same way: staring down dense language, unfamiliar social codes, and worlds that feel impossibly distant. Whether it’s the moral ambiguity of Heart of Darkness, the social constraints of Middlemarch, or the shifting narration of The Sound and the Fury, classic texts can feel like locked doors. For many students, […]
This Juneteenth, Learn About African-American History with These Videos
Looking for resources to commemorate Juneteenth and explore the history of African-American freedom and justice? Infobase is here to help. Discover our dedicated African-American History database, filled with expert-curated content. Plus, our video on demand solution, Access Video On Demand for public libraries and Films On Demand for colleges and universities, offer a rich array […]
Help Kids Learn with Crayola Creative Activities
Creative activities can strengthen children’s problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, improve hand-eye coordination and attention span, encourage self-expression and curiosity, and introduce them to different perspectives and values. Dive into dozens of creative activities for children that help kids to understand our world through creativity with the Crayola: Create to Learn™ series from Makematic, available on […]
5 Ways to Say “Thank You” to Your Community’s Teachers
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Learn360 educators. Thank you for the late-night lesson planning and emails, the relentless positivity, and your unwavering belief in our children and students. Our team is inspired by teachers every day, and every day we celebrate the teachers and staff who support our schools. Here are some […]
Go on Adventures with Sonic the Hedgehog
If you’re of a certain age, you might remember turning on the TV on weekdays to watch Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog when you were young. Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog was one of two Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons from the 1990s (the other, Sonic the Hedgehog, aired on Saturday mornings). Well, Sonic the Hedgehog […]
Ten Popular Public Library Streams of 2024
What have public library patrons been streaming on Access Video On Demand and Just for Kids in 2024? Find some of the most viewed titles below as well as a few recommendations for further viewing. 5 Popular Titles from Access Video On Demand 1. Super Special Sonic Search and Smash Squad from MVD (Item #186785) […]
Celebrate Black History Month with Infobase
Every February, we celebrate the many contributions that African Americans have made to our society and honor the many struggles and triumphs they have faced over the generations. Infobase has a wide range of educational content that is ideal for researchers and educators at all levels looking for solid sources on African-American history. K–12 students, […]
Holiday Movie Programming Ideas for Public Libraries
We’re full-on into the holiday season—a perfect time to cozy up to a classic holiday movie. Here are some suggestions to get you and your patrons in the spirit, all available in Access Video On Demand, Infobase’s streaming video platform for public libraries. Enjoy old favorites and discover new ones. It’s a Wonderful Life Directed […]
This NaNoWriMo, Help Aspiring Authors Write That Novel
NaNoWriMo, or National Novel Writing Month, has for decades encouraged creative writers ages 13 and up to write novels, challenging them to finish 50,000 words of a novel within 30 days starting November 1. Many schools and public and higher ed libraries participate in this program every year, getting involved in NaNoWriMo’s Young Writers Program […]
Stay on Top of the 2024 Election with World News Digest
November 5, 2024, will be a very important day in U.S. history. Voters in the United States will go to the polls to cast ballots in elections on the federal, state, and local levels—including for president and Congress—and, in doing so, will help decide the nation’s future. In an era when an overwhelming amount of […]
Prevent Bullying: Resources to Build a More Inclusive Classroom
Many of us remember being excluded when we were young, and the psychological scars left behind can be devastating. How can we, as educators, help stop bullying—including cyberbullying—before it starts? Instilling and encouraging empathy is a great start; when students can put themselves into another student’s shoes, there’s a good chance they’ll be less likely […]
