3 Ways Infobase Learning Cloud Supports Effective eLearning
Providing valuable learning opportunities to students and faculty amidst the cacophony of digital distractions can be a challenge. How can your institution ensure sound upskilling, reskilling, and training programs for all of the varying needs of your campus constituents? Infobase Learning Cloud meets these needs with accessible and outcome-based microlearning courseware. Learn three different ways […]
Celebrate the Groundbreaking Voices of Classic Women Authors
We Honor the Enduring Importance and Influence of the Greatest Women Authors Our search statistics show that these women writers are among the most studied in the award-winning Bloom’s Literature database and are even more popular than contemporary best-sellers. Bloom’s Literature facilitates understanding of and critical thinking about these authors and many others. Look for these featured articles, sections, […]
Inspiring Women of Science & Technology: Yesterday and Today
According to the Department of Labor, there are expected to be more than 11.4 million STEM jobs by 2032. And job opportunities in STEM are expected to grow by 10.8 percent, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Yet, according to the American Association of University Women, women only make up about 28% […]
Four Keys to Using Issues & Controversies in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Issues & Controversies in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to build students’ coherent understanding of contemporary issues using the content and tools readily available in Issues & Controversies while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can […]
Four Keys to Using Films On Demand in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Films On Demand in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions on how you can use Films On Demand in your courses by: Engaging students with the power of choice Empowering students to explore their interests Elevating struggling students with additional support Extending high-achieving students to new heights
How Public Libraries Can Connect with Small Business
Public libraries play an important role in supporting an equitable and thriving local economy in myriad ways. In recent years, the field has been increasing its investment in services for and relationships with the small business community. In response, library organizations across the country have released a spate of resources designed to increase librarians’ knowledge […]
Getting To Know Credo Source
For nearly 20 years, university libraries around the world have used Credo Reference both as a trusted starting point for beginning researchers taking their first steps away from Google or Wikipedia and as a diverse content repository for faculty members building introductory courses. While Credo Reference has been a constant in universities for a long […]
12 Benefits of Closed-Captioning and Transcripts in Education
Captions and transcripts help students with comprehension, accuracy, engagement, and the retention of information transmitted in course videos. They allow the learner to see, hear, and contextualize words and sentences simultaneously. This is especially important for English language learners and struggling readers but benefits all users.
Four Keys to Using Credo Reference in Instruction
This brief guide provides ideas for using Credo Reference in instruction. Written by instructional designer and doctoral candidate Waneta Hebert, this resource offers simple suggestions to support basic research instruction using the content and tools readily available in Credo Reference while also illustrating how supplemental resources can impact student learning. Learn how you can use Credo Reference to build confident researchers at […]
Help Students Learn About Our World Through Creativity with Crayola
Creativity can bring joy and meaning into students’ educational experience, providing a way for students to express thoughts and feelings, explore the world around them, develop greater awareness, and cope with stress. What’s more, creativity is multidisciplinary and promotes thinking and problem-solving. Dive into dozens of creative activities that help kids to understand our world […]
5 Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes That Are Still Relevant Today
Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the most influential U.S. civil rights leaders of the 20th century. In honor of his birthday, we’ve chosen 5 quotes from his speeches and letters that still resonate with us today.
Avoid Disruption in eLearning with Adaptable Courseware
Providing valuable learning opportunities for so many different needs on campus can be challenging. Addressing language barriers, technical limitations, staff turnover, or changing educational requirements are difficult enough, but there are always other unexpected obstacles that surface throughout the year as well. How does the Infobase Upskilling and Micro credentialing Courseware help institutions navigate unexpected […]
