University Students Get the Technology and College-Life Tools They Need to Succeed
A private 4-year institution in Texas has been an Infobase Learning Cloud partner since 2016. Initially, this institution partnered with Infobase to satisfy their student technology training accreditation requirements. However, they soon realized that Infobase Learning Cloud was more than a solution to their immediate problem—it was a gateway to enhancing the college experience for […]
Using Learn360 in the Classroom: Literacy Guide
This brief guide offers easy ways to support literacy using content readily available in the award-winning Learn360. Written by our K–12 Director of Product Segment and former elementary school educator Emily Ice, this helpful resource also illustrates how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Learn360 to help students apply literacy skills and: Engage students with […]
Enhance In-Class Instruction with Digital Resources
8 Benefits of Digital Resources to Support Students and Teachers How can school leaders best support students and teachers? No magic fix exists, of course. But a vast body of research shows that one answer lies in intelligently deploying digital resources.
Keene State College Helps First-Year Students Successfully Navigate the Research Process with Credo Reference
Keene State College in New Hampshire is helping first-year students learn and strengthen their research and writing skills with an effective peer-to-peer mentoring and instruction program centered around Credo Reference. We recently had the pleasure to speak with Elizabeth Dolinger, Information Literacy Librarian at Mason Library, Keene State College, to learn why this model has […]
Enhance In-Class Instruction With These 8 Benefits of Digital Resources
Research shows that better student outcomes, including higher grades and test scores, are achieved when educators use digital resources to enhance in-class instruction. Digital resources can also improve students’ critical thinking, problem-solving and logical reasoning tests. But in the time of tech fatigue, it’s essential to understand how to use digital resources intelligently to reap […]
Top 5 Ways Principals and District Leaders Can Support Teachers in Choosing Classroom Materials
Educators often express frustration at the amount of time they spend looking for resources that they need in order to support their students’ learning. Additionally, the inadequacy of certain provided texts creates a need to augment them to align with and reflect new and changing standards. The 74 recently conducted a survey of middle and high […]
5 Things to Know about The World Almanac® for Kids
Erasing the line between homework support and fun exploration, The World Almanac® for Kids includes exclusive online-only material as well as content from award-winning Chelsea House and Facts On File sets and series. Want to learn more? We present five things you need to know about this renowned children’s database.
5 Things to Know about The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary
The World Almanac® for Kids Elementary provides a wealth of elementary-level content—including engaging illustrated articles, videos, interactives, Fun Facts, and more—in a colorful, kid-friendly format perfect for helping young children develop online research skills. Here are five important things you should know about it.
Implementing and Managing Video On Demand Services in Academic Libraries
Like the use of digital resources in general, video on demand has experienced rapid adoption rates in academic settings, which accelerated even more during the COVID-19 pandemic. But also like any other digital resource, video on demand brings with it a variety of challenges to workflows, pricing, and access. This report, written by Gisèle Tanasse, […]
Video on Demand Service Meets Library Patrons’ Multiple Needs for Entertainment, Research, and More
Access Video On Demand Helps Ocean County Public Library Connect with Its Community Many public libraries have struggled to support their patrons’ needs with remote access to services during the pandemic. But in Ocean County, New Jersey, the library’s 600,000-plus members have enjoyed unlimited access to more than 28,000 hours of carefully curated streaming video content […]
No Discovery? No Problem. How One College Library in Quebec Is Building Smart Researchers with Credo Reference
Teaching students how to research effectively is challenging—especially when they have not had much experience doing it—but research instruction creates a foundation that they can use throughout their lives. Champlain College Saint-Lambert in Quebec is a longtime subscriber of Credo Reference and a Cégep (general and vocational college). Nicole Haché, Librarian at Champlain’s George Wallace Library, shares her experience […]
WOW Your Students in 3 Easy Steps
Video-based learning engages students more deeply because brains process visual images faster than the written word. Dive into Films On Demand and discover the strength of video empowered with search features, making planning faster and more effective. There’s a reason why The Charleston Advisor gave Films On Demand this Four-Star Review: “Films On Demand is the frontrunner in providing high-quality streaming educational video covering […]
