Using NCWiseOwl

Presented by

Colleen Graham

Media Coordinator

North Drive Elementary

www.ncwiseowl.org

What is WiseOwl? NC DPI initiative to bring quality

resources into the reach of students and staff at all NC schools, regardless of economic standing.

A model of well-designed instructional technology resources.

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope A Web portal that encourages students’

creativity and self-direction, while developing twenty-first century computer and information skills.

Bookmark pages for staff.

Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscope - Resources

NC EducatorsResources for:

• Back to school

• Classroom Management

• Positive Expectations and Successful Experiences

• Instructional Delivery

Kaleidoscope

5th Grade

As the students work their way through the park, they find different activities, and there are areas for extra practice and review.

6th, 7th, and 8th Grades

Middle School students work their way around the cockpit of a spaceship as they build skills over the course of the 36-week tutorial.

eBistro

eBistro Technology

training for educators

Additional resources – move your cursor around the various areas of the Bistro.

SAS Curriculum Pathways

SAS Curriculum Pathways This resource is an online partner for teaching the

core curriculum in high school: English, history, science, mathematics, Spanish Learner-centered tools, lessons, and resources with

measurable outcomes Interactive components that foster higher-order

thinking skills Twenty-first century skills integrated into content

Impact Guidelines

Impact Guidelines Websites and documents to assist teachers,

administrators, media coordinators, and support staff in implementing these guidelines.

Click “Impact for Teachers”

Impact for Teachers

Resources for implementing the National Education

Technology Standards

New On WiseOwl

Media/Tech Zone

Media/Technology Zone

Professional Zone

Professional Zone

School Zones

The Elementary Zone

Gale InfoBits

Gale InfoBits

Simplified Search Results

Kids Search Search by resource:

dictionary, encyclopedia, or image

Search by topic Top Searches Spotlight Topic

InfoTrac Kids Subject, Keyword, or Advanced Search Select resources

Encyclopedia Magazine Maps Newspapers Reference

Tool Box

Searchasaurus Can limit results by

lexile level Search by resource:

dictionary, encyclopedia, pictures, visual search

Search by topic Top Searches Fun Facts

New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia

Grolier Online Encyclopedia articles Magazines Websites Atlas Dictionary What happened on

this day in History News Now Feature Showcase Explore

Jr. Reference

Newspapers Using EbscoHost to search for newspaper

articles. Upper Elementary More “grown up” in appearance

NoveList K-8

Search Browse Personalize Newsletters Spotlight

Cumbre (Spanish Encyclopedia)

Amazing Animals

Grzimek’s Animal Life Search bar at the top

OR Search by classification Featured Animal Featured News

More News Book Review

PBS Videos Featured Videos Search

Categories Titles Subject Series

Browse Titles Closed-Captioning

Why Use NC WiseOwl? Age/Skill appropriate materials Prepare students with 21st Century skills Wide variety of resources available Constantly maintained: new materials

added/outdated information removed Convenient Safe FUN!!