The new school year is here bringing cooler temperatures, early mornings, and a new classroom of students eager to make connections. Start the year by engaging students and helping them feel safe and connected in every classroom. INFOhio is excited to share instructional materials to support educators with three ways to build a connected classroom. 

INFOhio is purchasing and licensing high-quality, digital, teaching and learning content for the 2024-2025 school year that all Ohio PreK-12 students, parents, families, and teachers can use at school, home, and on the go. This article will be updated as additional information is available.

Recording is now available for this Learn With INFOhio webinar featuring News Literacy Project. 

One of INFOhio's newest licensed resources, CultureGrams, now has a self-paced online class. Take this class to learn how to navigate and use all four editions in the classroom to support research and inquiry-based tasks and projects.

A collection of classic literature titles and literary criticisms has been purchased with funding from Future Forward Ohio. 

INFOhio provides a variety of options for educators looking for flexible summer professional development. Online classes, webinars, and blogs available at no cost train educators to use and integrate digital content for teaching and learning. Read more about how to use INFOhio's professional development and hit a homerun this summer whether you're at the ball park, on vacation, or lounging at home.

Check out professional learning options from INFOhio. This year, INFOhio has selected recorded webinars and self-paced classes that will equip you for the upcoming school year. Explore these professional learning opportunities and choose your path for PD this summer.

Summertime is right around the corner! Dig into some fun learning activities and challenge your students to complete the INFOhio Summer Challenge: Animals of the Ocean. 

April is School Library Month, a time to celebrate librarians' vital role in fostering a love of reading and instilling digital, information, and media literacy skills in students to help them become literate and successful citizens. To celebrate, read about Ohio School Librarians participating in INFOhio user groups—ICoach and Users Council—doing amazing work with INFOhio resources.

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Residents of Ohio within a 124-mile-wide band will experience this total solar eclipse. To learn more about eclipses share the INFOhio Exploring Eclipses choice board that includes activities and games. 

How can INFOhio support preschool-aged students? Emily Rozmus, an educator and school librarian who used technology daily with all grade levels, and Jill Finnan, an early learning professional who has served in a variety of settings, share thoughts about the best uses of technology for students ages 3-5.

With funding from Future Forward Ohio, professional learning and student eBooks from EBSCO on the topics of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science have been added to INFOhio's collection. 
 

Update: 500 additional titles have been purchased.

With funding from Future Forward Ohio, 1000 eBooks have been purchased from Capstone. These unlimited, simultaneous-use eBooks are intended for students in grades 3-6 on science and social studies topics.


 

Start building your school's professional eBook library, and lead the effort to read more. With INFOhio, Ohio educators enjoy immediate and equitable access to a permanent collection of more than 250 professional learning eBooks. 

March is Women's History Month. Quality text from eBook collections provided by INFOhio supports knowledge-building and vocabulary development while increasing awareness and understanding of the contributions made by trailblazing women.