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Direct Linking
Direct Linking
Select Get Link on the horizontal navigation bar and a new window will open displaying the direct link URL. Tutorials:
Overview
Overview
GALE eBooks (formerly GALE Virtual Reference Library) combines the convenience of an online search engine with the accuracy and authority of well-known school library reference book publishers like Gale, UXL, and DK Eyewitness books. The "virtual shelf" is filled with full text eBooks covering a wide variety of topics and subjects ranging from environmental science and literary classics to professional education titles. Patrons can enjoy 24/7 unlimited simultaneous access to eBooks in the collection from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Target Audience: Grades 6-12 and Professional educators *Eyewitness books in this collection may also be appropriate for upper elementary students.
Content Connections: Arts, English/Language Arts, Digital Citizenship, Health, Information Literacy, Science, Social Studies, Education, Technology
Access: Username and password information for BCPS staff and students can be found on the BCPS Digital Content Access Page.
⭐Click here to see a list of translation, accommodation, and modification features available for Multilingual Learners and students with special education needs.⭐
Learning How
Learning How
The webinar above covers the basics of Gale eBooks, including browsing eBooks, searching within eBooks/subjects/collections, and managing html and PDF entries with features like citations, highlights and notes, and Gale to Google/Microsoft integration. Note: Titles shown in the webinar may vary from the eBooks in our customized BCPS collection.
GALE Tools video tutorials (tools included in all GALE databases):
Guides
3. Knowledge Constructor- Students critically curate a variety of resources using digital tools to construct knowledge, produce creative artifacts and make meaningful learning experiences for themselves and others.
Features & Learning Supports
Features & Learning Supports
Eye-catching book covers to engage users
An interactive online book experience with two-page view and page flipper
Interface available in more than 34 languages
ReadSpeaker technology with 19 text-to-speech languages
Dictionary
Downloadable PDFs allow for offline reading anytime, anywhere
Source citations at the bottom of each article. Export citations to NoodleTools.
Highlight & take notes; Sign In with Microsoft Office to export highlights/notes to OneDrive.
Lexile/Reading Level: Use Advanced Search for a target audience or Lexile range; or after searching, Limit Search Results (on right sidebar) to a reading level or Lexile range.
Use this Reading Level Correlations chart to match Lexile to grade level.
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