KRC Online Resources Workshop

Introduction

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"It's in the cloud..."
We're all familiar with references to "the cloud" meaning the internet but due to its virtual nature its sometimes hard to navigate and remember where things are. Here is a range of online resources and they're mostly only three clicks away!

Online Resources

  1. Britannica - An online encyclopedia
  2. Online Reference Generator - Creates references for bibliographies 
  3. Teacher Toolkit - A range of resources curated by the KRC  for SPC staff
  4. KRC Research Guides
  5. VCE Curriculum Resources
  6. KRC Databases
  7. eBooks and Audiobooks 
  8. Knowledge Banks - Electronic resources bought by faculties and the KRC. 
  9. BrainPop - An animated educational site

Click on the relevant links to access the resource or instructional video.

SIMON - Knowledge Banks

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Check out all the resources stored in Knowledge Banks!
PDFs and other electronic resources ordered by faculties are stored here.

eBooks & Audiobooks

We have a growing range of eBooks. Students can download these and read them offline.

Resources - Only Three Clicks Away!

Most of the resources we'll see today are only 3 clicks from either the SIMON workdesk page or the KRC homepage.
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SIMON Work desk
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KRC Homepage

Making the most of Britannica

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We are going to explore the following features of Britannica Online:
- Page overview
- Compare Countries
- World Atlas
- Biographies

Online Reference Generator

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We'll have a quick look at this so you can see how it works.

Teacher Toolkit

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We have collected a range of sites specifically for educators looking for either curriculum ideas or subject content. We'll also look at our KRC Research Guides and Curriculum Resources.

KRC Research Guides

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Resources are provided to cater for a range of literacy levels. The research guides support students as they provide a starting point for their assignments.

VCE Curriculum Resources

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Each VCE subject page has key resources suggested by both VCAA and the SPC VCE teachers.

KRC Databases

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We subscribe to a range of databases that support the curriculum. Look for this page in your classroom. It has all the usernames and passwords!

Explore BrainPop

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Explore the resources that relate to your subject area on BrainPop. Watch a movie, try a quiz and go to GameUp.