Databases for Digital Learning 
in Grades K-5
 

Workshop Description

Participants will become familiar with BCPS digital content resources for grades K-5 by:

• Examining the content, media formats, and features available in each database.
• Using the interface and organization of each database to search/browse and locate resources for teaching and learning.
• Using available learning supports to facilitate student learning/research and to address the needs of individual learners. 
• Creating direct links to specific database content for student access.
• Locating and using student and teacher support materials for each database.

Outcome: Participants will learn about the content and features of BCPS-licensed digital content/databases in order to prepare for Students and Teachers Accessing Tomorrow (STAT).

Indicator: Participants will be able to use BCPS digital content for grades K-5 to facilitate student learning and research. 

Prerequisite Skills: Basic computer and Internet navigation skills.

Resources:

Digital_Content_K-5_participants.pptx  

Agenda

1. What is digital content? 

2. How is STAT changing the role of digital content in teaching and learning? How can digital content support CCSS, content learning standards and 21st century skills development? 

3. Why should teachers and students use digital content?

4. Key features and learning supports included in BCPS digital content.

5. Accessing BCPS-licensed digital content, remote passwords and support resources.

6. Databases for Grades K-5: Overview, standards alignment, content & features, navigation, learning supports, educator resources.

• On-screen tour of each database presented by instructor. Guided practice and exploration of each database: 

• Practice searching, navigation, and using database features.

• Locate content relevant to your curriculum objectives and appropriate for your students. 

• Peruse Snapshot & Support Resources available for each database. 

• Identify useful resources for future reference. 

7. Professional Learning databases: Overview, on-screen tour.

8. Reflect & Share: DLU Reflection/Optional Exit Ticket 

Resources

• Tiny URL for this Workshop wiki page: http://tinyurl.com/BCPSdatabasesK-5   

• Workshop NOTES:  As you explore each database, use this chart (electronically or on paper) to make notes about great resources you discover, and ideas for using this digital content with your students in the context of your curriculum. 

• Instructor's Presentation (participants do not need to open this) 
  
• Online Timer (may be used by Instructor to manage time for participant exploration of databases)  

• BCPS Digital Content Portal is now accessible only by logging into BCPS One

• Click on Digital Content to access K-5 Databases

• Click the orange ? on any database icon to access a Snapshot & Support page on ODL Resource Wiki 

• Click on Professional Learning to access Professional Databases 

• Database Remote Logins: 

• Needed only for remote/home access; not needed inside BCPS network.

• Handout/logins may NOT be posted on any public Website or social media (for BCPS users ONLY)!

• Database Remote Logins handout is available via Intranet link (to teachers/staff only) from:

• Office of Digital Learning public website @ http://www.bcps.org/digitallearning

• Digital Content page on ODL Resource wiki @ http://bcpsodl.pbworks.com

• Every Database Snapshot & Support page

• Students receive a paper copy of this handout from school librarians; extra copies available from the school library.

• BCPS ODL Wiki

• Digital Content Overview

• Snapshots & Support Resources - Index for all Database Snapshot & Support pages

• K-5 Database Feature Summary 

• P21 Skills

• P21 Framework for 21st Century Learning 

• P21 Skills & Tools on ODL Resource Wiki 

• 4Cs Poster.pdf   

DLU Reflection/Exit Ticket

• DLU Reflection:  For two-hour DLU Workshop Module ONLY

• In order to earn 1 CPD credit, you must register for the Digital Learning University CPD Course and take 5 DLU Workshop Modules over the course of the year.

• You must complete a Reflection for this Workshop within 10 days in order to apply towards CPD Course credit. 

• Optional Exit Ticket:  For non-DLU sessions