Learning Objectives

• Find Explora for Grades PreK-5 on the INFOhio website: www.infohio.org.
• Use the navigational tools to search and browse content to find the best content for students and instruction.

Download the Explora for Grades PreK-5 Checklist and Guided Notes from the exercise files at the bottom of this page to help you with this lessons. You will continue to use the Explora for Grades PreK-5 Checklist and Guided Notes in other lessons throughout this course.

Access Explora for Grades PreK-5

You can use Explora for Grades PreK-5 on a computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other device with Internet access.

1. Go to www.infohio.org.
2. Click the Grades K-5 button.
3. Click the blue "i" in the Explora for Grades PreK-5 resource box.
4. Read the additional information about Explora for Grades PreK-5.
5. Click the Open button to access the resource.

Sharing Links to Licensed Resources

INFOhio's licensed digital content is password protected to ensure it is accessible for Ohio teachers, parents, and students only. Sharing the correct link for the content and resource is important to provide seamless access. In this video, learn how to share Explora for Grades PreK–5 with students.

Watch an Explora for Grades PreK-5 Overview or Read a PowerPoint Presentation Overview

To watch a video or read a PowerPoint presentation introducing the basic features and navigation, visit New Explora for Primary Users - Tutorial. You can find a link to the tutorial and other support resources on the INFOhio website in the Training & Support section of INFOhio's Explora for Grades PreK-5 information page.

1. Go to www.infohio.org.
2. Click the Grades K-5 button.
3. Click the gray "i" in the Explora for Grades PreK-5 resource box.
4. Click the link for the Explora for Primary School Users Video Tutorial under Training & Support.
5. Click the Open button to access the training site.

Reflecting on Your Learning

Answer the following questions in the Explora Resources Open Space group. Find the Features of Explora Resources reflection question in the discussions tab. Reply to the thread and respond to other participants' answers.

1. Thinking about the PreK-2 students you work with, name at least two ways Explora for Grades PreK-5 can help you supplement content in your classroom. Or if you work with students in grades 3-5, name at least two features that will most appeal to them based on what you learned from your quick glimpse at the resource.
2. What is one question you have about the resource that you hope will be answered during the training?
3. Think of a time when you used a website or online tool in your instruction. What did you like about using the digital resource? How was it different than using other resources in your teaching?