Issues & Controversies Relaunch with New Research Features

Infobase, a leading provider of award-winning educational content to schools and libraries, announces the relaunch of Issues & Controversies, a database long known for its exclusive coverage and balanced treatment of complex, hot-button issues and a recent recipient of The ComputED Gazette’s 19th Annual Education Software Review Award. Issues & Controversies’ dynamic new design organizes […]

The World Almanac® for Kids Online: New U.S. Government and Writer’s Corner Modules

We are delighted to announce our latest update to The World Almanac® for Kids Online, which adds two engaging new modules—U.S. Government and Writer’s Corner. We invite you to continue reading for more details. New U.S. Government Module Election year begins in only a few short months, but the presidential campaigns are already heating up. […]

Learn360: Go Google with Learn360!

Learn360 is now fully integrated with Google Apps for Education (GAFE), a core suite of productivity applications for schools and educational institutions. These new tools—which are offered at no additional cost to customers—will encourage even greater student engagement by enabling students and educators to easily access and use Learn360  content in reports, projects, and classes. The Share to […]

Films On Demand: Spotlight on the Films Community—NC LIVE

The North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education (NC LIVE) is a cooperative library service that provides North Carolinians with access to licensed digital content, with the aim of supporting education, enhancing economic development, and improving quality of life. NC LIVE has a special Films On Demand collection that’s utilized by academic and public libraries throughout […]

Films On Demand: Spotlight on Putin’s Way

In the film Putin’s Way, available through Films On Demand, FRONTLINE and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation investigate Russian leader Vladimir Putin, his remarkable ascent from unemployed spy to modern-day czar, and the persistent accusations of criminality and corruption that have accompanied that rise. The film chronicles Putin’s ascent as Boris Yeltsin’s chosen successor, examines his controversial […]

Classroom Video On Demand: Go Google with Classroom Video On Demand!

Classroom Video On Demand is now fully integrated with Google Apps for Education (GAFE), a core suite of productivity applications for schools and educational institutions. These new tools–which are offered at no additional cost to customers–will encourage even greater student engagement by enabling students and educators to easily access and use Classroom Video On Demand content in […]

The Great Greek Myths Spotlight in Classroom Video

New to Classroom Video On Demand, The Great Greek Myths series features 20 tales of love, sex, power, betrayal, heinous crimes, unbearable separations, atrocious revenge, and metamorphoses that use a dynamic blend of contemporary, original animation and paintings from art history to offer a new way to discover this fascinating tradition in our universal heritage. Titles in the series […]

The Great Greek Myths Spotlight in Films On Demand

New to Films On Demand, The Great Greek Myths series features 20 tales of love, sex, power, betrayal, heinous crimes, unbearable separations, atrocious revenge, and metamorphoses that use a dynamic blend of contemporary, original animation and paintings from art history to offer a new way to discover this fascinating tradition in our universal heritage. Titles in the series include: […]

The Great Greek Myths Spotlight in Access Video

New to Access Video On Demand, The Great Greek Myths series features 20 tales of love, sex, power, betrayal, heinous crimes, unbearable separations, atrocious revenge, and metamorphoses that use a dynamic blend of contemporary, original animation and paintings from art history to offer a new way to discover this fascinating tradition in our universal heritage. Titles in the series include: […]

Classroom Video January Program Ideas with Human Trafficking

Classroom Video January program ideas explore the most topical concepts and issues of the day. Human trafficking and illegal immigration are inseparable issues in today’s headlines, and this month’s programming ideas from Classroom Video On Demand help explain why. Also, help students make healthy beverage choices during Sugar Awareness Week, and learn how a pop […]

Science Online Update for Better Research Support

We wanted to take the time at the start of this new year to share a Science Online update, featuring two brand-new enhancements: NEW! Now searchable by College Board AP standards NEW! New and improved folders—when you create a new account, select the “Please send me Content Update Alerts” checkbox. This will send you notifications about updates. […]

Character Matters Module Adds Read Aloud for Kids

Infobase added a new Character Matters module to The World Almanac® for Kids Online—a perfect complement to character education curricula. Plus, the new Read Aloud tool makes the articles in the database accessible to an even wider audience. We invite you to continue reading for more details on both the new module and the new tool. New Character Matters Module Character education […]