UDLib/SEARCH October Webinar Series: Britannica Supporting Online Teaching for Educators and Parents
Please join us by registering for the upcoming UDLib/SEARCH October Webinar Series featuring ways that Britannica can be used for teaching and learning. Registration is free!
Session Title: Britannica School for Virtual Learning
Date: October 6, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM EST
Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__3Wl7rzLSXu4QuRgYoTYTg
Session Description:
Learn about Britannica School and how you can use it to support virtual learning. Attendees will:
- Integrate rich Social Studies and Science content vital to instruction in a given grade range;
- Explore built-in support tools to reach diverse learners including; read-aloud articles, language translation, text excerpts; and
- Receive access to digital resources specifically created to support connection and continuity as you transition classroom lessons to virtual and student-driven experiences.
Session Title: Britannica Basics for Elementary Educators
Date: October 13, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM EST
Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MXbL55p4RDCLlx742w-UZQ
Session Description:
Discover Britannica School and interactive content to support your Elementary curriculum standards. Attendees will:
- Explore Britannica content to meet curriculum needs (K-5 standards);
- Create a My Britannica account to collect, organize, and share favorite content sets; and
- Build digital content sets for the school year within Britannica School.
Session Title: Britannica Basics for Secondary Educators
Date: October 21, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM EST
Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M4YiVUI8QMaDnAPqKnqSEA
Session Description:
Discover Britannica School and interactive content to support your Elementary curriculum standards. Attendees will:
- Explore Britannica content to meet curriculum needs (Grade 6-12 standards);
- Create a My Britannica account to collect, organize, and share favorite content sets; and
- Build digital content sets for the school year within Britannica School.
Session Title: Britannica School for Parents: Not your Mother’s Encyclopedia!
Date: October 28, 2020
Time: 6:30 PM EST
Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ipJglwAuRJ-p0AoeD2JSag
Session Description:
This webinar is designed especially for parents. Learn about all the ways your child can explore their interests, get homework help, and conduct research from a reliable source with Britannica School. Attendees will learn about special features, including:
- How to search and browse article, image, and video content in any area of interest
- Student support tools including reading level options, a read-aloud, and automatic translations
- Activities and games to engage kids in all subject areas.