Get the Skills You Need for the 21st-Century Workplace
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Universities & CollegesWhether you’re just starting your career or are seeking to skill up, the Career and Workplace Skills Collection—available through Infobase Learning Cloud—offers more than 160 courses in career skills, workplace preparation, and training in short live-action videos supported by simple assessments to provide you with the competencies you need to get to the next level.
“Learners seek personal and career skills at a higher rate than ever—and need quick access to credible courseware.”—GALLUP 2021
Bite-Size, On-Demand Learning Modules for Building Skills in the Classroom, at Work, and in Life
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Universities & CollegesInfobase Learning Cloud provides upskilling, course authoring, and professional development solutions to meet the evolving needs of your institution. With a vast digital learning library plus the option to create custom courses, this cloud-based platform provides the online educational resources members of your community need to be confident and successful.
Users benefit from self-paced learning modules; comprehensive video educational content; and secure digital tools specifically tailored for your institution in a proven Learn It then Prove It methodology. Learners have the option to demonstrate what they have learned through self-guided assessments for each module or concept and can also use successful course completion to earn certification or CEU credit.
With an outcome-based learning framework that helps learners of all levels advance skills, practice what they know, and share and assess new ideas, Infobase Learning Cloud offers the content, tools, and training all members of your community need to advance in the classroom, at work, and in their lives.
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Infobase Learning Cloud offers the content, tools, and training that students, teachers, and staff need for professional and personal advancement.
All members of the campus community—including students, faculty, and staff—will benefit from the content, tools, and training Infobase Learning Cloud provides.
With Infobase Learning Cloud, library staff and patrons have unlimited, simultaneous access to online learning resources on the most popular software topics and in-demand soft skills. Patrons and library staff alike will find hundreds of courses and thousands of videos across a broad range of subject areas appealing to all ages and skill levels, from beginners learning new technology or devices to professional users expanding their skills.
Keep your organization on the cutting edge and your employees at their best by offering professional development resources with certificates of completion and badging. Infobase Learning Cloud has the content, tools, and technology for employee upskilling, with hundreds of courses on technology training, career skills, and more for professional development.
World History from Prehistory through the Mid-1500's
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Universities & CollegesAncient and Medieval History provides thorough coverage of world history from prehistory through the mid-1500s, with special Topic Centers on key eras, civilizations, and regions, including the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, and Rome; ancient and medieval Africa, Asia, and the Americas; medieval Europe and the Islamic World; and much more. Each civilization’s history is brought to life through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, primary sources, maps and graphs, timelines, suggested readings, and suggested search terms. All the Infobase history databases in a collection are fully cross-searchable.
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MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Universities & CollegesCovering more than 500 years of the African-American experience, African-American History offers a fresh way to explore the full spectrum of African-American history and culture. Users can start their investigation of a topic with a video or slideshow overview, use the key content called out on the home page to find an entryway into the database, or dig deep into a subject or era through the Topic Centers. Read about key figures and events, examine famous speeches and other primary sources, and get context from the in-depth timelines. An important feature is the full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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MORE THAN FIVE CENTURIES OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Universities & CollegesAmerican History is a comprehensive resource that spans our nation’s history, with a user-friendly interface and award-winning content. The home page offers many ways to begin exploring the material, from the videos, slideshow overviews, and Topic Centers to the lists of key content handpicked by our editors to help users find a starting point for their research. By providing the most comprehensive range of information in one complete resource—subject entries, biographies, primary sources, videos and slideshows, images, timelines, and maps and graphs, plus full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases—American History offers a virtual library of American history for educators, students, and researchers.
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What videos are K–12 teachers using in class and lesson planning throughout the year? Here’s a look at the most popular programs on Learn360 each month this year, alongside Topic Centers with related content—more videos, printables, songs, and more—you can use in your classroom. Subscribers, log into Learn360 to watch these videos now. (Not a subscriber? Take a FREE trial to see this content for yourself.) All titles are available worldwide unless otherwise noted. We have included searchable item numbers for each title for your convenience. January: What Can Robots Do for Us? Item #141113, Grades 3–12 (Available in the United States.) Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Technology and Innovation February: Understanding Weather and Climate Item #143989, Grades 3–5 Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Weather, Climate, and Natural Disasters March: Solar Eclipse Item #155756, Grades PreK–5 (Available in the U.S. and Canada.) Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Space April: The Chain Reaction: The Fixies Item #115551, Grades 3–5 Related Topic Center for more content on this subject: Emotions and Belonging May: Respiratory and Circulatory System (Revised) Item #117485, Grades 3–8 (Available in the […]
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Now that the election is over, Americans’ votes are in the hands of the Electoral College. Issues & Controversies’ article highlighting the discussions around that institution has just been updated to reflect the latest election results and statistics. Should the United States continue to use the Electoral College to elect the president? Here is a sample of the arguments on both sides of the issue you’ll find in this Issues & Controversies’ article. A Featured Controversial Topic from Issues & Controversies: Electoral College: Should the United States Continue to Use the Electoral College in Presidential Elections? SUPPORTERS OF KEEPING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE ARGUE OPPONENTS OF KEEPING THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE ARGUE For more than 200 years, the Electoral College has promoted moderation, stability, and unity in U.S. politics. The system ensures that all Americans, including those in less populated areas, have a voice in government, and the United States should preserve it. The Electoral College is an undemocratic anachronism that gives some voters a greater voice than others by overrepresenting small and mostly rural states. Electing the president through a national popular vote would be far more equitable and just. Issues & Controversies is the place to direct researchers who want […]
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Marshall Mathers, otherwise known as Eminem, has been making hit records and news headlines for more than 25 years now. If you have Eminem fans in your classroom or library who want to learn more about the life and history of the real Slim Shady, direct them to The World Almanac® for Kids, where they can read a middle-school-level biography of this legendary performer and many others, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and more. Students will find both brief bullet biographies and more than 700 book-length biographies of people who have made an impact on the world, from artists and entertainers to scientists and explorers to presidents and world leaders—perfect for reluctant readers and ideal for both reports and fun reading. Here, we bring you highlights from The World Almanac® for Kids’ bullet biography of Eminem. American rapper whose hits include “Lose Yourself” and “The Monster.” Born Marshall Bruce Mathers III on October 17, 1972, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Is the only child of teenage parents Debbie (Nelson) Mathers and Marshall Bruce Mathers Jr. When he was 18 months old, his father left home. He has not seen his father since then. Was bullied at school because he was small and […]
Read More15,000 Years of American Indian History and Culture
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Universities & CollegesAmerican Indian History offers fast access to more than 15,000 years of culture and history, covering more than 600 Native American groups, through tablet/mobile-friendly videos and slideshows, images, biographies of key people, event and topic entries, primary sources, maps and graphs, and timelines. With a user-friendly interface, this award-winning database allows for an interactive, multifaceted look at the Indigenous peoples of the Americas. An important feature is full cross-searchability across all the Infobase history databases for an even more comprehensive view of history.
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Complete, Yet Curated, Coverage of the Most Studied Authors & Works
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Universities & CollegesBloom’s Literature is rich with relevant content on core authors and works, multicultural classics, contemporary literature, and more. Students will find exactly what they need for research and deeper learning without having to wade through an uncurated search. Professors will appreciate the thoughtful organization and important assets—including videos, proprietary essay topics and discussion questions, and valuable writing guidance—that can be used in lectures or for independent study.
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A multipurpose tool for vocational and technical high schools, the Career & Technical Education Collection is a powerful resource for students learning a trade and preparing for the world of employment. The video lessons on technical trades and STEM disciplines are ideal supplements for teachers dealing with heavy class loads, and the wealth of titles on navigating the job search and application process will prepare students for ultimate success. This collection features exclusive producers such as Shopware, Cambridge Educational, and Meridian Education.
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All titles are segmented into short, pedagogical clips, ideal for intermittent use during classroom lectures. For off-site viewing, students can choose to watch an entire film without interruption. Titles within the collection are sorted across distinct, browsable subject categories, enabling refined searches for available titles in specific topic areas.
Classroom Video On Demand provides users with the content, tools, speed, and performance that today’s online experience demands. Created for secondary schools, this fully responsive and mobile-friendly curriculum-focused video subscription provides unlimited access to thousands of videos for ALL departments.
Classroom Video On Demand‘s Master Curriculum Video Collection serves the specific needs of students who are preparing for college by providing top-quality video across the entire secondary curriculum, including life skills and guidance. This specially curated collection is ideal for middle and high schools that want targeted content, tailored specifically to their level, rather than a collection that pools the entire range of K–12 content into one platform.
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All titles are segmented into short, pedagogical clips, ideal for intermittent use during classroom lectures. For off-site viewing, students can choose to watch an entire film without interruption. Titles within the collection are sorted across distinct, browsable subject categories, enabling refined searches for available titles in specific topic areas.
Learn360 is the ultimate streaming video resource for K–12 schools—the complete district solution. Teachers, students, and parents can access more than 170,000 supplemental resources on any Internet-enabled device, anytime, anywhere through their school’s subscription. Learn360’s platform is carefully curated to make it easy to find the wealth of videos, interactives, printables, audio content, and maps and flags. With features designed by educators, the entire site can be filtered to highlight engaging content aligned to your school or district’s K–12 classroom needs. Plus, educators will love Learn360’s Topic Centers, which bundle together video, printable, and interactive assets on popular curricular subjects, allowing teachers to save time looking for appropriate materials and create dynamic lessons that will captivate their students.
Learn360’s enhanced, educator-designed platform makes it a powerful tool for all learners. Learn360 currently serves more than 22 million students in 26,900+ schools across the United States and Canada. With licensed and curated media from more than 600 top educational content providers—including PBS, National Geographic, HBO®, BBC Learning, Makematic, Reading Rainbow, and Sesame Street™—Learn360 has all of the multimedia resources to inform, engage, and inspire teachers, students, and parents.
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Teach with the best that Hollywood has to offer and harness the storytelling power of film as a tool for engaging and inspiring students. The Feature Films for Education Collection offers hundreds of full-length feature films for educational instructional purposes. Brought to you in partnership with Criterion Pictures USA, an Anuvu company, this outstanding collection focuses on both current and hard-to-find titles, including dramas, literary adaptations, blockbusters, classics, science fiction, documentaries, animation studies, Academy Award® winners, and more.
This collection is available only in the United States. Some Feature Films titles contain mature themes or content; viewer discretion is advised.
For even more streaming videos for the classroom, check out Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, and Films On Demand for higher education institutions.
Now with a fresh new look, expanded customization options, and even better functionality, Infobase’s Middle/High School eBook Collection gives you convenient access to more than 5,600 acclaimed eBooks from the award-winning Facts On File, Chelsea House, Ferguson’s, and Bloom’s imprints at a fraction of the cost of purchase. Easy to use and correlated to all major educational standards, the Middle/High School eBook Collection is a perfect fit for any classroom or library and an ideal way to grow your eBook collection. The collection includes a wide range of subjects—from ancient history and biographies, to mathematics, animals, nature, and more.
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