North Central Teachers' Convention
February 9th & 10th
Presenter: Jamie Davis
Session: Flexible Access to Curricular-Aligned, Authoritative Resources for Secondary Humanities
Date: Thursday Feb 9, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shaw CC: Salon 5/6 - NCTCA 2017 (9797 Jasper Ave)
Presenter: Jamie Davis
Session: Building a Learning Commons with the Online Reference Centre
Date: Friday Feb 10, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Location: MacEwan Alberta College, Room 201 (10050 MacDonald Dr.)
Session: Flexible Access to Curricular-Aligned, Authoritative Resources for Secondary Humanities
Date: Thursday Feb 9, 2017
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shaw CC: Salon 5/6 - NCTCA 2017 (9797 Jasper Ave)
Presenter: Jamie Davis
Session: Building a Learning Commons with the Online Reference Centre
Date: Friday Feb 10, 2017
Time: 2:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Location: MacEwan Alberta College, Room 201 (10050 MacDonald Dr.)
Session Descriptions
Flexible Access to Curricular-Aligned, Authoritative Resources for Secondary Humanities
Learn Alberta’s Online Reference Centre (ORC) provides flexible access to curricular-aligned, authoritative digital resources 24/7/365. This $1.75 million resource collection is licensed on behalf of all K-12 staff, students and parents learning/teaching/supporting the Alberta curriculum. Accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection regardless of your location, student population, or budget, ORC resources provide superior support for Alberta students and staff. Join this session to learn about the resources supporting Grades 7-12 English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Learn Alberta’s Online Reference Centre (ORC) provides flexible access to curricular-aligned, authoritative digital resources 24/7/365. This $1.75 million resource collection is licensed on behalf of all K-12 staff, students and parents learning/teaching/supporting the Alberta curriculum. Accessible from anywhere with an Internet connection regardless of your location, student population, or budget, ORC resources provide superior support for Alberta students and staff. Join this session to learn about the resources supporting Grades 7-12 English Language Arts and Social Studies.
Building a Learning Commons with the Online Reference Centre
LearnAlberta.ca’s Online Reference Centre resources provide an easy to use, fully funded jumping off point for three key components of the new school library learning commons policy. Join this session to learn how the ORC can help learning commons staff create student-focused programming, develop information literacy skills, and provide secondary students and staff 24/7/365 access to a virtual library. Learn more about how the ORC can become a vital part of your secondary school learning commons.
LearnAlberta.ca’s Online Reference Centre resources provide an easy to use, fully funded jumping off point for three key components of the new school library learning commons policy. Join this session to learn how the ORC can help learning commons staff create student-focused programming, develop information literacy skills, and provide secondary students and staff 24/7/365 access to a virtual library. Learn more about how the ORC can become a vital part of your secondary school learning commons.
Presenter Bio
Jamie Davis
Over the last decade, Jamie Davis has worked to provide support to school and public library staff implementing new technologies. She assumed the position of ORC Coordinator in 2012. Jamie brings a variety of experience as classroom teacher, library and technology consultant, and teacher-librarian to her present position. She holds a B.A.Sp (Augustana University College), a B.Ed (Concordia University College) and an M.Ed in Educational Studies (University of Alberta).
Over the last decade, Jamie Davis has worked to provide support to school and public library staff implementing new technologies. She assumed the position of ORC Coordinator in 2012. Jamie brings a variety of experience as classroom teacher, library and technology consultant, and teacher-librarian to her present position. She holds a B.A.Sp (Augustana University College), a B.Ed (Concordia University College) and an M.Ed in Educational Studies (University of Alberta).
