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RSS Feeds, called the “killer app” and the most important Web 2.0 tool by some Web 2.0 gurus, can help you teach information skills. Librarians, learn how to keep your library relevant and competitive and promote the development of information skills by setting up feeds for teachers, administration and students.  Teachers, learn how to create a space for your class with relevant, up-to-date information for projects or class discussions. Learn some small steps you can take using the EBSCOhost databases and Google News searches to create RSS feeds and deliver current, authoritative information on hot topics and projects to your desktops daily or weekly. This session is designed for classroom teachers, librarians and curriculum coordinators.

The session presenter was Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator, South Central Ohio Computer Association (SCOCA).

HELP!!! I Have To Take The SAT!!!" - Practice tests at your fingertips. This interactive session will not only acquaint you with the LearningExpress Library of practice tests and skills remediation courses, but you'll get a look at the new tools available in the recently launched Version 2.0. Come see how easy it is to help students and parents find practice tests for the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB and also online Microsoft computer tutorials. Join Jay Burton from the State Library of Ohio for hands-on experience with this new edition of the INFOhio resource, LearningExpress Library. This session will be great for guidance counselors!

The session presenter was Jay Burton, Professional Development Coordinator, State Library of Ohio.

Session Resources

LearningExpress Library Technical requirements for Computer Skills tutorials are included in an announcement from INFOhio Executive Director Theresa M. Fredericka, July 1, 2008.   Hey! That’s Pretty Cool: Using Page Composer From EBSCOhost April 8, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Page Composer is an effective and efficient way to save pertinent print articles and create online access points for students and teachers. Join us for this hour long course that will guide you through the fundamentals of using Page Composer, the EBSCOhost online tool for saving and displaying search results. The session presenter was Jay Burton, Professional Development Coordinator, State Library of Ohio. Session Resources Creating a Web Page With EBSCO Page Composer. By Sheila Benedum, Bay Village High School Library Media Specialist, and Linda Ehrnschwender, LEECA, April 2006 [PPT 35 slides] EBSCOhost Page Composer Tip Sheet. By Sheila Benedum, Bay Village High School Library Media Specialist, June 2005. [MS Word OR PDF 1 pg] My EBSCOhost First Steps and Helpful Resources. By Ann Tepe, INFOhio Consultant, June 2006. [MS Word OR PDF 3 pgs] Page Composer [Macromedia Flash presentation 2:52 min.]   Social Bookmarking With INFOhio and Other Resources April 15, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m. How current are you on the Web 2.0 utility, social bookmarking? This tool has become essential for educators and students, so get up to speed with this connection. Social bookmarking is an easy way to organize your bookmarks and also information from blogs, wikis and even INFOhio's Core Collection of Electronic Resources, so that you can have access to them from any computer. You can give each of your bookmarks a tag (user created subject heading) and can enter notes about the sites. The beauty of it is that you can not only find your resources from any computer, but you can also share bookmarks and even search for other people's tagged resources. See how librarians, classroom teachers and students can use social bookmarking for research projects and even for collaboration. The session presenter was Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator, South Central Ohio Computer Association (SCOCA). Session Resources Delicious Bookmarks  - Nine examples referenced during the session. (See those labeled INFOhio_socialbookmarking.) Social Bookmarking With INFOhio and Other Resources - PDF version of PowerPoint presentation used during the session. [PPT 21 slides] Social Bookmarking With INFOhio and Other Resources - PowerPoint presentation used during the session. [PPT 21 slides]   Podcasting 1-2-3 for Grades K-12 April 29, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Podcasting in three easy steps Level 1: Basic Audio Podcast Level 2: Picture Perfect (adding graphics and music/sound to your audio recording Level 3: Lights, Camera, Action (beyond the basic podcast, using video) Tie it all together with links to the podcasts in your library catalog. The session presenters were Lisa Cummings and Jennifer Flaherty, Beachwood City Schools. Session Resources 856 Tag - Podcast. By Jennifer Schwelik, Beachwood City Schools, April 2009 - Documentation for those adding podcast links to MARC records. [PDF 3 pgs] Beyond the Basic Podcast: Podcasting With K-5. By Lisa Cummings and Jennifer Flaherty, Beachwood City Schools. April 2009. [PDF 8 pgs] Podcasting for PCs With Audacity. By Melissa Higgs-Horwell, Distance Learning Coordinator, South Central Ohio Computer Association (SCOCA). [PDF 1 pg]   Libraries in Second Life? Let's Go on a Tour May 13, 2009, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Want to learn more about Second Life? What library services are offered in Second Life? Why should librarians participate in the "3D online digital worlds" created by Linden Lab? If you have not had a chance to explore Second Life as yet, you can now take a tour of some libraries and educational sites in Second Life! The session presenter was Pat McCauley, Instructor, Bowling Green State University and University of Toledo. Session Resources Second Life home page Second Life Bibliography. By Pat McCauley, Bowling Green State University, May 2009. [PDF 1 pg] Second Life Talking Points. By Pat McCauley, Bowling Green State University, May 2009. [PDF 5 pgs]   Last Updated on May 15, 2009 By INFOhio Webmaster E-mail: webmaster@infohio.org