
How to Make Kid-Friendly Research
We all get to research for writing, let’s minimize distractions by using these tools. Some examples include the Wiki link on students iPads, the resources available in your building’s library (e.g., World Books) iBooks and MORE!
Wiki Link
- Quick access to library resources such as World Books
- https://ideas.westside66.org/wiki/projects/elementarydatabase/Elementary_Libraries.html
iBooks
- Find different resources, for example videos, websites, photographs and sounds.
- Embed videos using using online services
- Airdrop the books to students
QR Codes
- Find appropriate websites
- Use the qrafter APP to turn the links to QR Codes
- Print the QR codes to send students to the site
Google Folders
- Find appropriate materials (infographs)
- Organize the materials in a google folder
- Share the folder with your students
Pebble Go
- Go to the library wiki
- Click on your school
- Click on Pebble Go
San Diego Zoo
Epic
- Create a teacher account
- Get the APP through self service
- Log in with the teacher account