Getting Students to Make the
Most Out of EBSCO
Ray Fernandes
Education Media Librarian, Dept of Education
LRTS
Learning Resources and
Technology Services
http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca
Department of Education
LRTS
LRTS - Who are we?
Learning Resources and Technology Services is
a division of the Public Schools Branch of the
Department of Education.
LRTS
LRTS - What we do?
We assist teachers and school staff with learning
about and using technology and
implementing it into the classroom.
LRTS Services
Education Media Library
http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca
Video collection of over 6,000 curriculum-related
classroom and professional development
resources for loans and dubbing.
LRTS Services
Curriculum-related Websites
http://ednet.ns.ca
- follow the links under Educators
—Curriculum Related Websites
LRTS Services
EBSCO
http://search.ebscohost.com
Access to full-text periodicals, dictionary,
Encyclopedia, professional development
database
LRTS Services
Branching Out
http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/branching.shtml
Newsletter for the Public Schools Branch of the
Department of Education
LRTS Services
Curriculum Documents
http://educators.ednet.ns.ca
PDF’s of curriculum documents for all subject
areas and courses
LRTS Services
Images Project
http://imagesproject.ednet.ns.ca
Contains copyright-cleared images that can be
used freely in Nova Scotia classrooms
LRTS Services
Online PD Resources
http://dvl.ednet.ns.ca
Videos can be streamed online or downloaded.
DVD copies also available from the Education
Media Library.
LRTS Services
Teacher Resources
http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca
Mathematics blackline masters, software
tutorials, info on IT integration
LRTS Services
NS Virtual School
http://nsvs.ednet.ns.ca
Delivers courses to students online.
LRTS Services
Share.Ednet
http://share.ednet.ns.ca English
http://ensemble.ednet.ns.ca French
An online space where teachers can share
resources and professional materials, mapped to
learning outcomes.
LRTS Services
Computers for Schools
http://trp.ednet.ns.ca
Program that supplies refurbished computer
equipment to schools across the province.
LRTS Services
Copyright
http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca/media_library/copyright.
shtml
Respond to enquiries and provide information
regarding media copyright issues.
LRTS Services
Other
Assist with new school technology, tendering
and construction, hardware/software evaluation,
produce and distribute digital learning resources,
create teacher PD videos, IMP mail, etc.
EBSCO
EBSCO
What is it???
Wikipedia – definition of “database”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Database
Wikipedia – definition of “EBSCO”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EBSCO_Industries
EBSCO
EBSCO
What is it???
“It’s a place where you go to find articles, it’s kind of
like looking for a book, you do a search, and instead
of finding books, it finds you articles that have been
published in newspapers, magazines and journals.....”
EBSCO
EBSCO
What is it??? – key points
-can access it at school or at home, 24 hours access
-easy to use, like an internet search, or finding a book
-full-text – type in search, the article is right there,
can print or email it to yourself
-finds you articles that have been published in
newspapers/journals, not just someone’s opinion/blog
-excellent source for info when doing school projects
EBSCO
Teens – what motivates them?
simplicity / easy to use
easy to access
good marks
quality info
promotion
EBSCO
EBSCO - Access
http://search.ebscohost.com
School – automatic (IP authenticated)
Home – name and password
Engaging Students
Engaging Students – How?
Strategies ------ Resources ------ Ideas
Engaging Students
1.
Understanding students --what are their motivations?
Engaging Students
2.
Promo Strategies/Campaigns
- making students aware of EBSCO, what it
could do for them
- posters, newsletters, website
- tie-in with library promotion
- tools:
http://support.epnet.com/promotion/promo.p
hp#market
Engaging Students
3.
Key Dates/Events
- school assignments – find out when they
are happening
- reaching students during time of need
– teachable moment
Engaging Students
4.
Create Pathfinders/Research
Tools
-EBSCO Student Success Tools:
http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess
/default.php?par=253&id=20
-Create your own on how to use EBSCO
-Find tools/resources on EBSCO support site
Engaging Students
5.
EBSCO Video Tutorials
http://support.epnet.com/training/tutorials.php
- links to video tutorials can be put up on
school library website
- variety of topics available
Engaging Students
6.
Teachers
- promote EBSCO to teachers
- offer training
- integrate EBSCO into assignments,
ie. bibliography assignment
Engaging Students
7.
Your Own PD
http://support.epnet.com/training/index.php
- EBSCO support site offers video tutorials,
user guides, and resources to help you
prepare for training sessions
- variety of topics available
Engaging Students
8.
EBSCO Personal Accounts
- allows students to save searches, search
results, set up search alerts, journal alerts,
create folders, share folders, organize
research, collaborate, etc.
Engaging Students
9.
Mobile Apps
EBSCOhost is available for use on mobile
devices such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, and
Android-based smartphones.
Engaging Students
10.
EBSCO vs. Google
Emphasize the advantages of using EBSCO over
google:
http://support.ebsco.com/uploads/kb/ebsco_data
bases_vs__search_high_school_student.pdf
http://support.epnet.com/uploads/kb/ebsco_vs_i
nternet_search_engines.pdf
Engaging Students
11.
Create Personal Home Logins
Easy logins that students will remember
Username:
Password:
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Engaging Students
12.
Monitor Stats
Can be requested from your board IT contact
Can provide valuable feedback
Engaging Students
13.
Parents
DOE license includes students, teachers, school
support staff and parents
Advantages of involving parents are immense
Engaging Students
14.
Scavenger Hunt Resources
http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess/d
efault.php?id=714
-Click on “K-12 Schools” link
-Teacher/Librarian Success Tools
Engaging Students
15.
Interactive Quiz
http://support.ebsco.com/support_news/detail.
php?id=708&page=1
Engaging Students
16.
Use of Direct Links
You can set up direct links on your library
homepage to EBSCO articles, searches, and
topics.
Engaging Students
17.
Explore the EBSCO Support
Sites
There are a variety of tools and resources, on a
number of different topics and issues, and can
offer support/ideas.
http://support.epnet.com/
http://www.ebscohost.com/customerSuccess
Engaging Students
Nova Scotia Public Library
NSPL Databases
https://www.library.ns.ca/content/online-databases
NSPL Public Library Catalogues
https://www.library.ns.ca/content/public-librarycatalogues
NSPL E-Books/Audio Books
http://digitalmedia.library.ns.ca
Engaging Students
Other Ideas?.......
Ray Fernandes
Education Media Librarian
fernanrf@gov.ns.ca
LRTS: http://lrt.ednet.ns.ca