Wonderful Wikis
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to use wikis effectively and responsibily.
Shooting Video to Make Learning Fun
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
This books helps students learn how to harness the power of video to inform and entertain. Includes background information and practical hands on activities.
Creating Digital Brochures
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Sometimes the clearest way to introduce a topic or provide important information is with a brochure. Creating digital brochures can also provide opportunities for students to practice writing informative texts to convey ideas and using technology to produce and publish writing. Readers of this book will discover how to plan, write, and publish their own digital brochures. They will also learn how to effectively introduce their topic, organize their ideas, format text and graphics, and edit their brochure.
Hit the Books
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Hit the Books provides students with practical information on using print and ebooks. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Blog It!
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to use blogs to record your ideas online for everyone to see.
Your Fascinating Family History
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to research, understand, and arrange information about your ancestors. The Information Explorers series provides readers with the tools they need to FIND, ORGANIZE, and SHARE information clearly and effectively. Activities designed to help readers explore all kinds of information sources are included in each chapter. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students, and present their findings in new and interesting ways.
How to Handle Cyberbullies
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
As the internet and online interaction have become a major part of more people's lives, the presence of cyberbulling has grown. Readers of this book will find out what makes a cyberbully and consider whether their own actions online could be considered cyberbullying. They will also learn appropriate ways of dealing with cyberbullies and find out what to do if they see one in action.
Put It All Together
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Pull it Together provides students with practical information on how to synthesizing data. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Podcasting 101
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to begin podcasting. It includes text and hands on activities designed to educate and entertain young readers.
Go Straight to the Source
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Go straight to the Source provides students with practical information on how to use primary sources. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Using Digital Maps
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
With the latest advances in GPS technology and online map software, exploring the world is easier than it's ever been. Readers will find out what digital maps are and learn how to use them in a variety of situations.
Shared Creations
Making Use of Creative Commons
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Activities provide tips and instructions for making use of the Creative Commons.
Find Your Way Online
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Find your way Online provides students with practical information on how to use online resources. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Team up Online
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Team up Online provides students with practical information for online collaboration. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Write It Down
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Write it Down provides students with practical information on how to develop note taking skills. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Know What to Ask
Forming Great Research Questions
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to form the right questions and plan out incredible research projects.
Using Digital Images
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
An instructional guide created for youngsters tells them what they need to know to capture and share those special events digitally.
Creating a Digital Portfolio
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to create an interesting online portfolio of your work.
Social Studies Projects That Shine
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Find out how you can create top notch social studies projects.
Understanding and Creating Infographics
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Infographics can pack a lot of information into a small amount of space with clever use of text and images. Readers will find out how to unpack, draw evidence from, evaluate, and integrate content presented in this visual format. They will also learn how to make purposeful, informative, and visually appealing infographics of their own.
Online Etiquette and Safety
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Proper manners are as important online as they are offline. Combining text, images, drawings with hands on activities, this book helps students learn proper online etiquette and safety.
Find the Right Site
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Find the Right Site provides students with practical information on how to evaluate web sites. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Fire Away
Asking Great Interview Questions
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn how to plan and ask fascinating interview questions.
Make the Grade
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Super Smart Information Strategies: Make the Grade provides students with practical information for evaluating product and process associated with the conducting and presenting research. Readers are encouraged to think critically as they conduct research, collaborate with fellow students and present their findings in new and different ways.
Make Your Point
Creating Powerful Presentations
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Activities provide tips and instructions for organizing and presenting information to a group.
Get Ready for a Winning Science Project
Part of the Explorer Library: Information Explorer series
Learn what goes into a quality science project and discover some tips for conducting experiments.
