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Welcome to the Explora for Grades PreK-5 Class

 

Learning Objectives

Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:

  • Understand the importance of using digital text, print, and other media in early learning curriculum.
  • 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.
  • Find the instructional supports available in the resource.
  • Identify strategies for integrating Explora for Grades PreK-5 in the classroom.
  • Consider methods for sharing Explora for Grades PreK-5 with parents.
  • Create a lesson plan to integrate Explora for Grades PreK-5 into instruction.
  • Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.

 

In this class, you will work through several lessons to learn how to access INFOhio's subscription to Explora for Grades PreK-5, how to use the resource, and how to integrate it into your classroom teaching. Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.

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Getting Started
  • Pre-test: Take a quiz to find out what you know or need to know about Explora for Grades PreK-5. 5 minutes
  • Welcome to the Explora for Grades PreK-5 Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
  • Using Open Space Groups: Join the Explora Resources group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of this resource in the classroom with like-minded educators. 5 minutes
How to Use Explora for Grades PreK-5
  • Getting Started with Explora for Grades PreK-5: Read facts about Explora for Grades PreK-5, practice the steps needed to access the resource on www.infohio.org, and watch a short video to understand some of the features of the resource. Think about what you learned by answering questions. 20 minutes
  • Using Explora for Grades PreK-5: Searching: Learn about the navigational tools and features in Explora for Grades PreK-5. 5 minutes
  • Using Explora for Grades PreK-5: Browsing: Learn about the navigational tools and features in Explora for Grades PreK-5. 5 minutes
  • Using the Instructional Supports: Learn about the instructional supports available in Explora for Grades PreK-5. 5 minutes
  • Tools for Reading Digital Text: Learn more about the tools that are available for reading digital text. 5 minutes
  • What Have You Learned So Far? Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
  • Applying What You Have Learned: Complete an activity to practice using Explora for Grades PreK-5. 10 minutes
Integrating Explora for Grades PreK-5 into Classroom Instruction
  • Teaching With Explora for Grades PreK-5: Read strategies for using Explora for Grades PreK-5. Reflect on the practices by answering questions. 20 minutes
  • Creating Lessons Using Explora for Grades PreK-5: Review lesson plans featuring Explora for Grades PreK-5. Create your own using a lesson plan template. 30 minutes
  • Sharing Explora for Grades PreK-5 with Parents: Learn about ways to let parents know more about Explora for Grades PreK-5 to keep kids reading wherever, whenever. 5 minutes
Checking your Learning
  • Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 15 minutes
  • Contact Hour Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for 2 contact hours. 5 minutes

If you need any help while you complete the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.

Exercise files for this lesson

The trainer guide provides an overview of the class including lessons, reflection opportunities, and optional face-to-face activities.
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