Discovering the Hidden Gems: Elementary in Focus in Utah’s Online School Library

Unlock the treasure trove of Utah’s Online School Library and discover the hidden gems that will captivate your young learners! In this presentation, you’ll learn how to navigate the library’s vast resources and uncover the best-kept secrets that will help your students excel. Explore Gale in Context: Elementary for academic and vetted information on topics like animals, geography, people, and science. Dive into World Book Online for easy-to-read articles, translations, videos, interactive maps, and engaging activities. SIRS Discoverer offers reliable information on trending topics such as artificial intelligence, animals, countries, famous people, and more. Additionally, you’ll explore Teaching Books and SORA to further enhance your students’ learning experience. Get ready to find the hidden gems that will make your students’ research shine!

Kayla Towner-UEN Trainer

Kayla is dedicated to promoting student agency through innovative learning methods that offer more choices and diverse ways to demonstrate competency. Kayla enjoys using technology to ignite students' curiosity and encourage critical and creative thinking. She is also experienced in working with Canvas LMS and integrating Microsoft Office tools. Prior to her current role, Kayla was an elementary school teacher in both Utah and South Korea. Kayla is ISTE Certified and has a Master's in the Arts of Teaching from Westminster University.

Website

uen.org

Email Address

kayla@uen.org