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There's a Library in Your Computer!
>Posted by: Charlotte DiTommaso...January 27, 2006
>
> That's right. As an Ohio citizen you are the owner of a great personal
>library that resides in your computer. INFOhio is the Information
>Network for Ohio Schools and is funded by your tax dollars. Through
>special licensing agreements with data subscription services, all Ohio
>students have access to quality online resources at just a fraction of
>what a district would pay for them without the state contracts. So, just
>what all do you own?
>
>YOU are very information-rich. Over the next few weeks, we will
>highlight some of the online resources available through INFOhio, just
>to call them to your attention. When it is cold outside, you can stay
>warm inside and still get that school assignment or project completed!
>Visit www.infohio.org
>
>Among the resources available through INFOhio are three Britannica
>encyclopedias, with three different reading levels to help any student
>have success when searching for information. These Britannica
>encyclopedias contain links to web sites that have been evaluated as
>safe for student use and that contain quality information. They also
>include many activities and fun games to reinforce learning concepts in
>math, language arts, science and social studies. You'll find maps to
>print out, timelines, photos, biographies, video-clips and so much more.
>The beauty of an online encyclopedia is that it can accommodate so many
>different learning styles and it is updated quarterly.
>
>Another handy resource that you have at your fingertips is the Oxford
>Reference Online Premium Collection. This is just like having an entire
>bookcase of reference books in your den! The collection has more than
>130 complete reference titles, fully indexed and cross-searchable, from
>a wide range of disciplines. None of these resources are extensive.
>Think of each as a single volume dictionary-style reference book on a
>topic. What are some of those topics? History, Science, Performing Arts,
>Military History, Mythology & Folklore, Religion & Philosophy,
>Literature, Biology, Law, Medicine, Economics, Business, Architecture
>and the list goes on. Again, you will find quality web sites linked
>through these books, as well as timelines, photos and maps.
>
>Ever wish you had access to more newspapers than just those in the
>Dayton area? You do! Check out NewsBank and you'll see that you have
>access to almost every major newspaper in Ohio and many local papers,
>also. But the good news doesn't end there! You also have access to many
>national newspapers including The Chicago Tribune, The Detroit News, The
>Indianapolis Star and The Washington Post. Again, this resource has been
>infused with quality web sites to enhance student research.
>
>So just how do you get to your library in your computer? You can always
>get to the district online resources and the resources offered through
>INFOhio through Your Virtual IMC portal at www.warrengharding.com.
>Students are given book marks with the address and passwords on it. Or
>you can go directly to www.infohio.org and click on the CORE RESOURCES
>button to access those mentioned above and many more that will be
>highlighted in the weeks to come. If you want to teach yourself how to
>effectively use these resources, look for help menus or tutorials within
>the products. We are not allowed to give passwords out over the web, so
>please request passwords from your building librarian. For an overview
>of INFOhio, check out the video at
>www.infohio.org/Parent/OutreachKit/Video2005.html
>It's short but gives you the big picture. You'll find other valuable
>information for parents by clicking on the Parents link at the top.
>
>Please feel free to use me, Charlotte DiTommaso, as a resource to learn
>about any of our district or state online resources, also. You can
>contact me at 330 841-2316x233 and if you are by your computer with a
>question about the resources, I might be able to walk you through the
>answer. Or you can e-mail me. Charlotte.ditommaso@neomin.org

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