Online Literacy Support Resources

Welcome!

Bonjour!

Thank you for coming to join the guided play session exploring Halton’s awesome online world of literacy support resources.

Merci pour votre participation à notre session des ressources en-ligne. Halton provient aux élèves l`accès à plusieurs sites impressionnantes qui aident à promouvoir la capacité de lecture et écriture.

Elementary Internet Tools Link

Elementary Internet Tools “A group of Halton Teacher-Librarians and Library Technicians have created two distinctive websites as a kind of one-stop shopping source for material! These pages link students to useful research tools for helping with homework, projects and assignments. Students will recognize these sites since every school computer opens to this page when Internet Explorer is launched. These websites can be added to your “favourites” file or they can be set as the default page on your home computer. They’ll be at your fingertips each time you or your child needs them.” (Halton DSB)

Elementary Internet Tools Link

Understanding the Internet Tools Portal Within the portal are a variety of exciting tools broken down into sections for your ease of use. 1)

Grade specific support resources

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Inquiry Based Toolkit

3) Extended Support Programs 4) Library Services

Elementary Internet Tools - Bilingual!

Online Elementary Internet Tools English Resources

Grade Specific Support Resources

Grade Specific Language Supports

Links to online programs that support students in developing their reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy skills Programs are free for use and approved by the Halton DSB All literacy links are aligned with the Language Arts Ontario curriculum expectations, at the appropriate grade level

Grade Specific Cross-Curricular Supports Links to online programs that support students in developing their understanding and performance in all subject areas bong reported on Programs are free for use and approved by the Halton DSB All subject links are aligned with the appropriate curriculum expectations, at the targeted grade level

Inquiry-Based Toolkit

Understanding the Toolkit Subscriptions to programs supporting the inquiry based learning model relevant to all cross-curricular subject areas Research based portals specifically aligned with the social sciences and science subject content areas - filtered to include both primary and secondary sources All programs have proper referencing tools embedded within ensuring students understand proper citation practices

Research Programs Britannica School Link

Canadian Encyclopedia Link

Expert Space Expert Space Link “Online Digital Content & Interactive Project Tools Build social studies and science content-area knowledge and expertise Plan and complete projects and assignments Develop 21st century information literacy skills” (Scholastic, 2016)

PebbleGo

TrueFlix

Awesome primary research tool PebbleGo Link

Site pairs a video with text to read as well as great graphics and links to more information TrueFlix Link

Pathways Resources Pathways to Success Link “JobsPeopleDo.com strives to be an excellent one stop career resource for students, and all those looking to seek career options. We offer over 550 job videos, job profiles, free scholarships, advice for careers in the Trades, free resume builder, career quizzes, campus life advice, excellent student editorial, contests, and much more...All in one place!” (Pathways to Success, 2016)

Extended Support Programs

RAZ Kids ●

RAZ-Kids is an interactive reading tool for our students to practice reading fluency and comprehension

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Students have a login and a password to get into their reading account

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Teachers are able to monitor student progress and adapt their reading level.

A-Z RAZ Kids Link

BookFLIX BookFLIX Link “Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and explorati” (Scholastic, 2016)

Media Literacy Programs BITSTRIPS LINK

CURIO LINK

Video Support Resources Access Learning

Learn 360

Mental Health Literacy Teen Health & Wellness “Teen Health & Wellness provides middle and high school students with nonjudgmental, straightforward, curricular, and self-help support. Articles are correlated to state, national, and provincial standards, including Common Core Health and Science. Topics covered include diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, mental health, suicide, bullying, LGBTQ issues, and more.” (Teen Heakrh and Wellness, 2016)

Halton Cloud “The Halton Cloud provides tools and storage for each student and staff member of the Halton District School Board. Tools include word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, drawing and forms. This tool will expand as other tools like Blogger and Youtube are added. The benefits include: ● Availability at school or anywhere there is an internet connection ● No additional software, other than an internet browser, is required ● Sharing and collaboration of content including sharing with parents/guardians, students and staff and ● Large electronic storage capacity. Each student and staff member has access to the Halton Cloud using their computer login. There are additional Resources and more information regarding the Halton Cloud. The Halton Cloud is our term for Google Apps for Education. It includes Google Drive, Calendar, Gmail, Sites, Groups and Contacts.” (HDSB, 2026)

Library Services

Library Services Library Services Link Check out our regional Library Services page where you have access to free online text, resources, videos, and view your school's library book selection!

Overdrive ●

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Access eBooks and audiobooks within the Halton District School Board’s regional library on personal devices! Simply download the Overdrive App, add the HDSB library, and browse away Students use their library barcode and student information to sign out materials Materials can be signed out , renewed, and returned automatically online

Online Elementary Internet Tools French Resources

Les ressources Nos Nouvelles (J) Le Monde en marche 1 (I) Infos-Jeunes (J/I) The three online publications listed and linked above were purchased board wide for all Junior and Intermediate French Immersion classrooms. Students can access monthly publications that feature current events, curriculum related articles, extension activities and comprehension questions. They are a great resource used by our classroom teachers and students are welcome to access the resource as a support for Junior and Intermediate Home Reading.

Il était une histoire This is a free site that contains many amazing online resources to support French literacy. There are stories, poems, fables, songs that can all be read, read with a visual support (tracking ball) or read outloud for students. Parents and students are also able to download and print articles as well as download audio files as MP3s to provide opportunities to listen to French.

Mini TFO Free website featuring games, activities and videos for all ages

Mini TFO Site Link

French Apps There are many apps to support French Learning.

Please help yourself to the list created by the DSBN of apps to support student engagement in French outside of the classroom.

Thank You!

Merci!

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Elementary Internet Tools Link