# Learning Commons (Library) # Learning Commons ## What is a Learning Commons? What is a Library Learning Commons? The concept of the library as a learning commons focuses on flexible, collaborative, and future-oriented practice in a place where everyone is a learner. “A learning commons is a whole school approach to building a participatory learning community. The library learning commons is the school's physical and virtual collaborative learning hub. It is designed to engineer and drive future-oriented learning and teaching throughout the school. Inquiry, project/problem-based learning experiences are designed as catalysts for intellectual engagement with information, ideas, thinking, and dialogue. Reading thrives, learning literacies and technology competencies evolve, and critical thinking, creativity, innovation and playing to learn are nourished. Everyone is a learner and a teacher working collaboratively toward excellence.” Canadian Library Association, 2024 ## Mission The mission of HCOS Learning Commons is to provide **Christian community, Discipleship, Innovation and Literacy** to all our patrons and staff. As the staff purchases digital and non-digital resources, they try to discern what meets the needs of all the HCS schools from a Christian and a curriculum perspective. They aim to provide accessible information retrieval and quality resources for all the school's educational needs. If a patron would like to request something at any time, they may contact [Pippa](mailto:pdavies@onlineschool.ca), [Cynthia](mailto:cynthia.duncalfe@onlineschool.ca) or [Shandra](mailto:swiebe@onlineschool.ca) for their curriculum or media needs. Families living in Kelowna can drop in and check out the resources. If they live out of town, resources are shipped to their home by courier. It is an honour to serve our families! Feel free to reach out to chat with us! ## Staff Our Learning Commons team comprises Pippa Davies, Cynthia Duncalfe, Shandra Wiebe, Margaret Basaraba, Kelly Wiebe, Justine Dehod, Raine Oddy, Rachael Rennie and Erin Duncan. ### Virtual Commons Pippa Davies, Cynthia Duncalfe, Margaret Basaraba, Rachael Rennie and Erin Duncan serve in the Virtual Commons. - Mon 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Tue 08:00 AM - 4.00 PM - Wed 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Thu 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Fri 08:00 AM - 4:00 PM -
Sat Closed
-
Sun Closed
**Our Learning Commons Director, Pippa Davies,** provides library/inquiry training for students, staff, and parents. She may be contacted for queries relating to the eBook Virtual Library on SORA, purchasing materials for OverDrive or the Search Portal, newsletters, website queries, and any concerns regarding the materials in the Learning Commons. Pippa is available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Ph. 604.9080826 To sign up for a collaborative teaching time with her, email her at [Pippa Davies](mailto:pdavies@onlineschool.ca) or call her on Zoom. ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/image-1557951122162.png) **Our curriculum consultant, Cynthia Duncalfe, consults with home-educating parents and HCOS teachers regarding** various curriculum resources. She is involved in curriculum correlating, the development of the HCOS Unit Study Kits, website development, OverDrive Virtual Library digital resource lists and theme pages, blogging, monthly Learning Commons newsletters, and various training webinars. Cynthia is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8 am - 4:00 pm. Email [Cynthia Duncalfe](mailto:Cynthia.Duncalfe@onlineschool.ca). [![Cynthia-Profile-Photo-Head-Shot-small.jpg](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/Cynthia-Profile-Photo-Head-Shot-small.jpg)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/Cynthia-Profile-Photo-Head-Shot-small.jpg) **Our subscriptions facilitator, Margaret Basaraba, is responsible for our subscription accounts and helps** maintain the information on our website. For questions about how subscriptions work, accessing the Search Portal or general questions, please phone or email her; she’ll gladly assist you. Margaret works Monday through Thursday. 8:00 to 4:00 and can be contacted at (250) 402-8476 or by email at [![image-1620161185017.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/image-1620161185017.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/image-1620161185017.png) **Our Unit Study Developer, Rachael Rennie,** creates unit study kits for families at home. That means she spends her day reading great books, looking through terrific resources, and finding exciting learning activities for families to do together! Rachael works three days a week teaching homeschoolers, writing kits and researching curriculum. She can be contacted by email at [Rachael Rennie](mailto:rfreed@onlineschool.ca). ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/image-1557958940541.png) **Our Assistant Librarian, Erin Duncan,** oversees our student contests, advises students of upcoming events, answers Live Chat and enjoys archiving material in our weblinking library. Erin works Monday to Friday, 7 am - 3 pm. She can be contacted by email at [Erin Duncan](mailto:eduncan@onlineschool.ca), ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/image-1557959753166.png) ### Physical Commons Shandra Wiebe, Kelly Wiebe, Raine Oddy and Justine Dehod (Flex).
Mon 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tue 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
HCOS/Flex campus library is available Tuesday-Thursday 8-4 pm **Our Library Resource Administrator, Shandra Wiebe,** manages our Search Portal, library resources, online family accounts, and library education. She is involved in creating webinars and blogging. If you have a question about accessing your online library account or need information about the resources available, don't hesitate to contact Shandra. Shandra is available Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. at Ph. 250.862.2377 ext. 311 or by email [Shandra Wiebe](mailto:swiebe@onlineschool.ca). ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/image-1557950844814.png) **Our Physical Learning Commons Assistant, Librarian Raine Oddy,** works in shipping, library circulation, and cataloging and manages the used curriculum website. Raine is available Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 to 4:00 and Thursday from 8:00 to 4:00. Ph. 250.862.2377 ext. 312 or email [Raine Oddy](mailto:Raine.Oddy@onlineschool.ca) [![Screenshot 2024-01-22 at 14.31.11.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-01-22-at-14-31-11.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/screenshot-2024-01-22-at-14-31-11.png) **Our Shipping Specialist, Kelly Wiebe,** is responsible for Loomis and Canada Post queries, shipping and receiving materials to and from our online families all over BC. Kelly also assists with reserves and renewals of materials. Kelly is available Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Ph. 778-721-8309 or email [Kelly Wiebe](mailto:shipping@onlineschool.ca) ![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2019-05-May/scaled-840-0/image-1557959542337.png) **Flex Campus Librarian** Justine Dehod is our Flex/HCOS campus librarian and is available Tuesday through Thursday to support students in library education and book circulation. Don't hesitate to get in touch with her at [justine.dehod@flex.academy](mailto:justine.dehod@flex.academy.ca) **[![Justine.jpg](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/justine.jpg)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/justine.jpg)** ## How do I Join the Learning Commons? To borrow materials or access any Learning Commons search portal subscriptions, you will use your ENCOM username and address to sign into the [landing page. ](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home)Please contact Shandra Wiebe[ ](mailto:swiebe@onlineschool.ca)if you are unsure of the process, or contact us on our Live Chat. # New Page # FAQs and Troubleshooting Index Content coming soon. # Curriculum Options and External Resources Index Content coming soon. # Curriculum Returns and Donations To The Learning Commons

Please see [this page ](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/curriculum-computer-deposit-process)for more information regarding the curriculum loan agreement, deposit process, and refund.

#### Curriculum Returns and Donations: - HCOS Learning Commons welcomes donations of your gently used curriculum. Please email Shandra Wiebe, our Learning Commons Administrator, at swiebe@onlineschool.ca or Pippa Davies, our Learning Commons Director, at pdavies@onlineschool.ca to ascertain whether we have space for suggested donations. If you combine your return with a loan from the Learning Commons, they may be able to assist with the shipping process. - We can only accept the curriculum in good condition: no tears or writing in the books, please. - We can only accept novels, DVDs or CDs if they are part of a curriculum package. - What do we do with the returned curriculum? The Learning Commons has a [Used Curriculum Store](https://hcslearningcommons.org/purchase-used-resources/) where you can purchase discounted resources for homeschooling use. # Grad Student Information ### Welcome to HCOS Learning Commons! Welcome to all of our grad families! We pray you are all staying safe and well, and enjoying some beautiful Fall days! Our grad student population has really grown at HCOS and with that so has our Learning Commons. We are now loaning high school textbooks for longer loan periods, and we have some popular homeschool materials for you to order. Our Learning Commons has a superb team of librarians who can help you find both digital and non-digital resources quickly. We welcome questions either individually or to Learning Commons leaders as shared below, or on our live chat at the bottom right-hand corner on our landing page [here.](https://hcslearningcommons.org/) [![image-1620162172758.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/image-1620162172758.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/image-1620162172758.png) ### Who can I speak to about Learning Commons materials for grad students? - Pippa Davies: Learning Commons Director, [pdavies@onlineschool.ca](mailto:pdavies@onlineschool.ca) (resource acquisitions/inquiry/reference) - Shandra Wiebe: Learning Commons Administrator [swiebe@onlineschool.ca](mailto:swiebe@onlineschool.ca) (booking protocol/reference) - Kelly Wiebe: Shipping Officer [shipping@onlineschool.ca](mailto:shipping@onlineschool.ca) (shipping protocol) - Cynthia Duncalfe: Curriculum Consultant [cynthia.duncalfe@onlineschool.ca](mailto:cynthia.duncalfe@onlineschool.ca) (curriculum consults/reference/website) - Margaret Basaraba: Subscriptions Facilitator (subscription information/reference) - Erin Duncan: Contests and live chat [eduncan@onlineschool.ca](mailto:eduncan@onlineschool.ca) (contest information/reference) ### What is the difference between the Learning Commons Website and the Search Portal? The l[earning commons website](https://www.hcslearningcommons.org) is a website to find further information on all of our different resources. The [search portal](https://hcs.insigniails.com/Library/Home) is our catalogue where patrons can book items or search for weblinks. ### Getting started tutorials: [Enrolled Patrons](https://docs.google.com/document/d/195R6fZ_F_PCxlXf9QxTFLK9SreYQdyuJ8nI9B5PRjZk/edit#heading=h.rcj3iow9tl0m) [Registered Patrons](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AH54CuaMsj7AA81Vre3ttBJiaNoNjT0T4B1Ue7GjWOY/edit?usp=sharing)

Check out the [new FAQs section](https://hcslearningcommons.org/faqs/) to help you find useful information quickly

### What is Available to Grad Students in the Physical Commons? Enrolled students have access to all materials including fiction, curriculum and the Individualized Program Textbooks. Textbooks include Apologia and other science options, Teaching Textbooks and other math options, The One Year Adventure Novel set and other English options. Registered students have access to the main catalogue and the Learning Commons textbooks, but not the Individualized Program Textbooks. ### How do I Book High School Textbooks and other materials? The Individualized Program Textbooks have a loan period of 8 months. All other materials have a loan period of 10 weeks. Here is the[ tutorial](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YzehZrJEsvjGttePYZvUH-NZd_9I2ptQgljHecxs9dQ/edit?usp=sharing) for booking the Individualized Program Textbooks for enrolled students. You can watch the textbook reservation process here on this [video](https://vimeo.com/463938329/d6d16a9c34). Here is the Registered patrons [tutorial ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1meBbYDTnNIdWbgcm6LMqXSQoZrfQHVD-y-ObB520xxc/edit?usp=sharing)for the Search Portal. ### What is the Shipping Process? It is important to understand how shipping works and how many items you can access so you can make the most of your shipments. - There is a **minimum order** required for shipping items: **5 books or 1 unit study kit or 1 High School Textbook,** (we do not ship just one book due to shipping costs). Please follow the applicable links to the information below: #### Enrolled patrons - [shipping](https://hcslearningcommons.org/hcos-enrolled-accounts/) - The Learning Commons offers **8 FREE shipments (4 round trips sent and returned)** per family per school year (August 1 – July 31st) for Enrolled users. That is one shipment every 10 weeks. Once the limit is reached, the enrolled family is responsible for the full cost of the shipping, which can be paid from student funding. #### Registered patrons - [shipping ](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-accounts/) - The Learning Commons offers 4 **FREE shipments, (2 round trips sent and returned),** per family per school year (August 1 – July 31st) for Registered users. Once the limit is reached, the family is responsible for paying all of the shipping costs. ### What is available to you in the Digital Commons? The resources available to grad students in the HCOS Learning Commons can be viewed in the [Grade 10-12 Grad Index](https://hcslearningcommons.org/grade-10-12-grad-index/). [![image-1620162645027.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/image-1620162645027.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/image-1620162645027.png) Each subject heading will have a section entitled, “Learning Commons Resources” with content from the OverDrive Virtual Library and from the Physical Resources. The virtual library contains our digital content. [![image-1620162667573.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/scaled-1680-/image-1620162667573.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2021-05/image-1620162667573.png) Research Consultation : [Pippa Davies](mailto:pdavies@onlineschool.ca) Curriculum Consult if your teacher is not available: [Cynthia Duncalfe](mailto:cynthia.duncalfe@onlineschool.ca) ### Subscriptions The subscriptions found in the Learning Commons[ Search Portal](https://hcslearningcommons.org/search-portal-login-landing-page/) are free to HCOS students. #### Getting Started: The best way for students to find subscriptions names, links, usernames and passwords is to log in to the Learning Commons[ Search Portal ](https://hcslearningcommons.org/search-portal-login-landing-page/)with your Encom login if you are enrolled, or with the login you will [request from the Learning Commons](mailto:margaret.basaraba@onlineschool.ca) if you are registered. #### Subscriptions available to you in the Learning Commons: Scroll down on the [Subscriptions page](https://hcslearningcommons.org/subscriptions/) to “What Subscriptions Does the Learning Commons Offer?” Choose the “enrolled” or “registered” column. Each of these blue links will take you to a page with information about the subscription, how to use it, and often includes a link at the top of the page, where you can log in to the subscription. #### Subscriptions You Will Want to Use: [**Axis**](https://axis.org/) and [**RightNow Media**](http://www.rightnowmedia.org/): These are great sites for Bible and Christian studies. Axis has released a new kit, [Racism Conversation Kit](https://info.axis.org/e2t/tc/VVnb_42QqgW_W1l7Xw878mwgJW2dmkKk4gFSkbMNrWny3p_97V1-WJV7CgLdNW8JPpGb52FcxXN8Zb6L2xXf1DW4qSLV477VrsNW9ll2Tb5t--szW31Ygxb37d4JCN5lbJtVfJc69W6WQ-Ts919Mg7V7rlwg5qR9z5W3-MNF713c82YW3QWhYp1d3hgrW2Gc-LB30DYZSW6KmY4Z7dwMy1W579Snq3xR4mgW6fGlWL6v1whGW3QR1z-1wDnPQW3LgV9P8m6hT7W2v5R8Z8BWRjBW2nRhBP69KTvCN5mhpKzDgCMCW3pXsTj4mS_P6N1Gp1Hjb_ggXW8NTtZn3hzQV5W6yN9204rPk-4W2RWV433KQFtz37421) for parents and teens to watch, with a worksheet and discussion guide to use with it.. There is a library in RightNow Media just for [mental health](https://ablink.media.rightnowmedia.org/uni/ls/click?upn=-2BPefFdCrgsiZbZv5zvVzp-2FYvceVxWIuh8Zp4jtYLmClPfFPbKGDlKRep4yN92p-2BJFpWVZNsGHFBFQULnOLLfVg-3D-3DT9H6_rjrwZo8BaWxAxTNZauz9-2FzkXjX0s7wEotnU2u0VdG8AeTzuJY-2FmxCmvm-2B1JdDzfqNx1dQ27mtaQ6WY8-2BXezxttxUli3w9udaSgBJQkXTj-2FVhIvfzBOSlLtlkCrgb1jNevTVY-2FmrSPdX2h1GCcNwIHrsC1Nr7ea7oiQA-2F-2B-2FZQRtH6FIfiJ1iAs6ubgYTu2k-2BUhj1-2BgVXODV2zG9lbZH2pNSfQLBq42Hnmg8XHXc-2F7nj1VUzoak05v2oATm-2F18pmvjhBoSV1foWOQYUHIcMC8J7y19snhMwmPh-2FBjLPdeseAqX6s25bsiKB5mfld4T10JBH7PqoOueKSxiOAh4gKkT7Gupx4be4DVYeBai7kQ6ykXN-2BtxITLrTnqw5lJw0wDqG1h4ON-2F-2BUXYKXIoOVeUJqiyzw6HJub6vdZIrpYBpKuoravu7TC-2BQTNx0aa225y3Ld7RlaTRtrVBAKbvI8GGWmjelU8W1LJwMJyFp6V0xbWqINPriiWGnh9B4lKHPjA0uertuL-2BsZbYUy0cbnCRu4LygZMECmnfjzltjnW3-2FOwA-2FssiMgjTiop-2Ff8rZKgWbxtB7SIvhoAZdnPlKtw3sovjh2DrSI2z0SZdReCNFQ-2FEQ9G1r9vVNE5kO1csh8lrMDehhrT8VnR-2FV3skDR0gp5caC1UlE79JvHvx8Lu4uVped-2BfMnfakmNtE31G6E2YIqnkm)--you will find it in the list of libraries. It includes videos on such topics as depression and discouragement, stress and anxiety, healing from the past, addiction, PTSD, abuse and trauma, and many more. [**BC ExamBank**](http://bc.exambank.com/index.html): This is a website where students can write online practice exams in core subject areas. [**Curio**](https://curio.ca/en/account/login/)**:** Curio.ca is the CBC and Radio-Canada site, where students can find CBC resources and documentaries for most subjects. For example, type “Black Lives Matter”, “Racism” or “Discrimination” into the search bar at the top and see the results. [**Discovery Education Canada**](https://app.discoveryeducation.ca/learn/signin): This site contains educational videos on all topics, including some Canada-specific content. [**EBSCOhost and Explora**](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&custid=ns210541&profile=exploras&groupid=main)**:** This is a premium online information resource, which is also a good source of Canadian content. [**GALE Cengage**](https://link.gale.com/apps/): GALE Cengage is your Grade 8-12 research site with magazine, newspaper and other articles from over 600 online databases. [**Gizmos**](https://www.explorelearning.com/)**:** [ ](https://gizmos.videoshowcase.net/what-are-gizmos?category=19704)Gizmos are interactive math and science simulations which help students to inquire and learn. [What are Gizmos?](https://gizmos.videoshowcase.net/what-are-gizmos?category=19704) (4 minutes) [ Introduction to STEM Cases](https://gizmos.videoshowcase.net/introduction-to-stem-cases?category=19705) (3-1/4 minutes) There are 45-minute webinars at the[ Pro-D Resources](https://web.explorelearning.com/remote-learning-pd-resources/). Scroll down to find the Gizmo-specific webinars near the top of the page. [**KNOWBC**](https://knowbc.com/): KnowBC is your site for BC-specific research, including the *Encyclopedia of British Columbia*. [**Learn360**](https://learn360.infobase.com/p_login.aspx): Learn360 has streaming video and non-video content from a wide variety of producers, including many award-winning programs. [**World Book Encyclopedia**](http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login): World Book Advanced is a source for research, with its Pathfinders collections of resources, and Timelines. ‘Timelines’ allows students to use and adapt pre-built timelines, or create their own. World Book allows you to save research from their sites and from other sites/books/articles in the “My Research” section. ### OverDrive and SORA OverDrive and SORA are our digital libraries containing eBooks and Audiobooks, including: - Christian and popular fiction, non-fiction - Curriculum, including some popular homeschool curriculum, aligned to the BC standards - Books found in our unit study kits - Book club books - Parenting help books - Novel studies - Grad teacher requests based on individualized course suggestions #### What is the difference between OverDrive and SORA? OverDrive is the native desktop version which allows you to read or listen on all devices It provides full access to all materials within the HCOS Digital Library and allows for all books of various formats to be read, including ePDF workbooks. Workbooks for grad students may include novel studies and books that offer learning services support. The vast majority of books are accessed using OverDrive Read or Listen, just click on the link and access via your browser. If you cannot access a book using your device make sure you have installed the [OverDrive App.](https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/1308.html)

\*\*\*For software downloads with regards to ePDF/ePub formatted books (many of our workbooks) please read this [tutorial](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-overdrive-ebook/) and watch this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EsTTgA2Wtg) which shares how to use [Adobe Digital Editions ](https://www.adobe.com/ca/solutions/ebook/digital-editions.html)

### OverDrive Getting Started - Please follow the steps for getting started on this [page.](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-overdrive-ebook/) - [Further Help](https://help.overdrive.com/en-us/categories/getting-started.htm) - Sign in directly to OverDrive [here.](https://heritageca.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm) ### What is SORA? SORA is our student app which allows patrons to read or listen on [supported devices.](https://help.soraapp.com/en-us/home.htm) Please note you cannot read ePDF books on a device like an iPad or Android device. These require [Adobe Digital Editions ](https://www.adobe.com/ca/solutions/ebook/digital-editions.html)and must be read on the native OverDrive platform. See note under OverDrive above. \*\*\* #### SORA Getting Started - Please follow these [instructions](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-sora-ebook-app/) and watch this [video](https://www.overdrive.com/apps/sora/). - Further [help.](https://help.soraapp.com/en-us/home.htm) - Direct [link ](https://soraapp.com/home)to access and find our school. To find out which contests are available during the school year at HCOS, go to: [https://hcslearningcommons.org/events/category/contests/](https://hcslearningcommons.org/events/category/contests/) # Grad Student Textbook Booking

Please note: This is for Individualized Patrons with Encom Passwords

### Logging into the Search Portal: Click on this link: [https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home) You will see the Search Portal menu below; click on the Login in the right hand upper corner. [![image-1597179967118.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597179967118.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597179967118.png) You will log in with your Encom username and password. If you have forgotten your password, just choose the ‘forgot password?’ link and the site will send it to your email. To find out your username or password, email . [![image-1597180004189.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180004189.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180004189.png) You may arrive at this page if coming from the Learning Commons website. If so, click on the SAML link and follow instructions above. [![image-1597180131027.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180131027.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180131027.png) ### Physical Resource Limits For Textbooks - High School Textbooks are loaned out for 8 months with 1 month renewal option. ### Physical Resource Limits For Other Resources - Loan period is 10 weeks except textbooks, so please consider aligning your return dates with other bookings. You receive 8 free shipments (4 return trips). ### Searching We have curated the list of textbooks into Topic Lists which will make it easier to find and book them. Click on the icon that says “Topic Lists”. [![image-1597180203463.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180203463.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180203463.png) The next screen will show a list of topics by grade and by subject. Click on the High School icon: [![image-1597180237507.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180237507.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180237507.png) On the left hand side, scroll down to the **Textbooks**. When you click on it you will see a large scroll box that shows the titles. If you hover over the title, a balloon pops up with information about the title. You can scroll through this list, or use the smaller scroll bar at the bottom which shows more titles at once. Not all browsers load all of the pictures, (Chrome), so you may want to use Firefox or another browser. [![image-1597180269716.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180269716.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180269716.png) Click on a book cover, then click on the Title. [![image-1597180301629.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180301629.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180301629.png) You will be taken to the Title Details page where you can book the item by clicking on the Book Item icon. [![image-1597180335152.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180335152.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180335152.png) ### Booking items When you click on “Book Item”, a calendar will appear (see image below). The small, red numbers indicate how many copies are available on that requested day. On the left, you will see your unique shipping “Site”. [![image-1597180373411.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180373411.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180373411.png) In the screenshot above, we’ve selected HCOS5, which means this patron is 5 shipping days away from Kelowna. Be sure to choose a date that allows the number of shipping days before you want to receive your items.

The system will automatically change your date to allow for the correct shipping days.

**Click on the date.** In this example, Sept. 12th was chosen. Next, **click Apply then click “Book Items”.** The calendar below now shows the full period of the booking. Shipping days are highlighted in orange on the calendar, (weekends and holidays are not included as shipping days). A pop up will confirm if your booking went through and you will receive a confirmation email. [![image-1597180493444.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180493444.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180493444.png) ### View your bookings Hover over “My Account”, then “My Borrowing”, and then select “Booking”. [![image-1597180538799.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180538799.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180538799.png) ### View all of your bookings for the year Enter the “From” and “To” dates (change to June of the school year to see entire year’s bookings). All of your bookings will display. You will see: 1. The booking loan period 2. Shipping to and from days 3. The Cancel button - click to cancel your booking 4. Edit Booking button - click to change your date [![image-1597180633921.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180633921.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180633921.png) ### View due dates and renew options for items out Hover over the “My Account” icon, then “My Borrowing”, then select “Loan”. You have the option to click on the renew button to renew items. They will not renew if needed for another patron’s booking. Items can be renewed for 4 weeks if no other bookings are placed on them. [![image-1597180735120.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180735120.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180735120.png) [![image-1597180757070.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1597180757070.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1597180757070.png) # Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Subscriptions

For more information on Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our [Learning Commons FAQ website](https://hcslearningcommons.org/faqs/).

#### Which Subscriptions Offer Lesson Plans? Many of our subscriptions offer lesson plans. Go to [**Subscriptions with Lesson Plans** ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o_UzSaRWWPdqnGzJMjToiynt2oCmwwBiAnq7lH8VPnQ/edit?usp=sharing)to find information about accessing lesson plans in our subscriptions. #### What Do Subscriptions Cost? All subscriptions are free to Enrolled HCOS patrons See below for a list of subscriptions available to registered patrons. Any other subscriptions which need a curriculum budget billing will need to be processed through the Purchasing Department and are not offered through our Learning Commons. #### Can Families Purchase Subscriptions with Their Curriculum Budget? Yes, families may purchase subscriptions using their curriculum budget AS LONG AS they do so through the purchasing department. The curriculum order form for that purpose can be found on parents' home page in Encom under "Curriculum Resources".

There will be no reimbursements for purchases which have not been done by the purchasing department.

#### What If the Subscriptions Login Does Not Work? When the subscriptions login doesn’t work for some reason, these are the things to try first:
1. Check that you are not adding an extra ‘blank’ space at the beginning or the end of your username or password. Make sure they are located at the very beginning of the space allowed, and that your cursor is at the end of the password, no extra blank space. 2. Check whether your username or password has upper and lowercase letters; some subscriptions are case-sensitive. 3. Try using a different browser to access the subscription. If you usually work in Google Chrome, try using Internet Explorer, Safari or Firefox. 4. You can always try to reboot your computer. Turn everything off, wait thirty seconds, and turn it on again. 5. Try clearing your browser cache. Your computer may have saved a “broken link.” If it does that, it won’t matter how often you try to log in; you won’t get there because your computer keeps reverting to the wrong link. Type “clear cache” into your search bar and follow the instructions for your browser. 6. You may be using an outdated password. Check [the Search Portal](https://hcs.insigniails.com/Library/Subscriptions) to ensure you are using the most recent password. 7. Finally, waiting a few hours or a day and then trying it again sometimes works!
If you’re still having trouble, please email Margaret at Don’t give up!!! We promise it will be worth your while! #### Can Students Use Subscriptions in the Summer? Yes, students are welcome to continue using their subscriptions through the summer. Please note that the passwords will be changing for the upcoming school year during the summer, except Tynker which closes down during the month of July. Parents will need to check the [Search Portal](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home) for the new passwords in order to continue logging in. Using the "Search Portal" link, click on "Subscriptions" and enter using the Encom username and password. # Learning Commons COVID Policy ### COVID HCOS Learning Commons Policy During this difficult COVID-19 time period, we want to ensure that HCOS patrons are receiving the resources needed while ensuring patron and staff safety. We are thankful that we are in a position to be able to school from home and provide a unique [digital and physical learning commons](https://www.hcslearningcommons.org/), with many digital resources at your fingertips using OverDrive and SORA, or our subscriptions. #### Accessibility to the Physical Commons Resources Guidelines: **Before you come:** - **Pick ups/Drop offs** - call or email to let us know what time you are coming. - **Browsing Resources** - call or email to make an appointment. We can only book times when classes are not in the Learning Commons. - Please call 250-862-2377, ext 311 - Or email Kelly Wiebe at [shipping@onlineschool.ca](mailto:shipping@onlienschool.ca) or Shandra Wiebe - Please make sure you bring your own bag/box for your books if browsing. Please note that all materials, books and other items are cleaned and updated according to the BC Ministry health guidelines for [library items. ](http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/community-settings/libraries) - If you are feeling sick, or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you will not be permitted into the Learning Commons. If you have travelled outside of Canada, please self isolate for a minimum of 14 days before visiting the Learning Commons. If you are concerned that you may have come into contact with COVID, please call or text HealthLink BC's dedicated COVID-19 line (1.888.COVID19). - Please use hand sanitizer when entering and exiting the Learning Commons. **Learning Commons location:** - The physical Learning Commons in Kelowna is open Monday – Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for drop off and pick up of items. We are now located in the Heritage Christian campus High School building at **907 Badke Rd, Kelowna, BC, V1X 5Z5**. - Park in **Visitor Parking** spots in the lot located between the school and church, which are the spots facing the church building and alongside the fenced playground. - Walk down the driveway behind the school building all the way to the far end until you come to the main entry door with a Learning Commons sign on it. Please ring the doorbell! **Directions shared in map below:** [![image-1601908993815.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-10/scaled-1680-/image-1601908993815.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-10/image-1601908993815.png) **While you are here:** - Parents or caregivers with children are asked to remain with children at all times. - Children are not permitted in the online/shipping room due to lack of space. They are allowed in the main library only. - Please follow the signs to the plexiglass window for signing out materials. #### What can patrons do to minimize the risk of spreading the virus when receiving/sending shipments? 1. When you receive a package from a courier: - Remove the items and save the shipping materials in a safe place out of reach of little hands, so you can ship materials back using the same packaging. - The items in the packages should be safe to handle as they would have come safely cleaned by the learning commons team. 2. When you need to return items via **Courier,** package items in the saved packaging, and contact shipping@onlineschool.ca for pickup. 3. If you use **Canada Post**, package items before you leave for the Post office. If the Post office is closed or you are not able to take items in, we will extend your dates. Overdue fees will not be charged if this happens, but please email us at your earliest convenience. 4. If you use **Depot drops**, package items before you leave for the depot. If the depot is closed or you are not able to take items in, we will extend your dates. Overdue fees will not be charged. Please email us at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Pippa Davies, HCOS Learning Commons Director, at 604-908-0826 or at [pdavies@onlineschool.ca](mailto:pdavies@onlineschool.ca). # Learning Commons Resource Overview We are excited to share with you all of the resources available to families, as well as how you can access them. What is available to families?
- A wide variety of books, eBooks, and audiobooks for families to borrow throughout the year. - A curated list of [subscriptions](https://hcslearningcommons.org/subscriptions/) to online research tools, videos and other education resources. You can access the login information for these resources via the Subscription tab. - A broad range of [hands-on resources](https://hcslearningcommons.org/unit-study-kits-an-overview/) including unit study kits (curated curriculum for Grades K-9), Maker Kits, robotics, microscopes and more! ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/3fls7zz3emjqFXuCSpWg9JaOgZmtpyOBRp9vncxux3LxrHaN6zkqImKgM5JxnSIg7tzF1jLia1WvKmlIiN5yVoqZHSREyv8T-CGSfmCvUSpv6h1VMK7gfKazuUlgrN0UVv8v95F1-nhuoyf3LQ)
#### Accessing the resources as a parent You can access the Learning Commons resources at [https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home) **using your Encom login**. If you don’t recall your Encom information you can reset your account by [clicking here](https://encom.onlineschool.ca/public/forgotten-password). For more information on accessing the resources visit our [Getting Started](https://hcos.ca/lc-gettingstarted) page for tutorials on logging in, how to search and more. #### Accessing resources as a student Students are able to access the resources above using their Encom account as well. Students enrolled in online courses can use the same information they use to access Moodle following the steps outlined in our [Getting Started](https://hcos.ca/lc-gettingstarted) video. If they are not in online courses you can visit [https://hcos.ca/moodle-setup](https://hcos.ca/moodle-setup) for steps on creating their account. (Moodle is still there for the next year 2023 for students who are finishing old courses; otherwise, we have transitioned to Brightspace).

If you change your password in Encom it will also change for the Learning Commons.

#### Physical Resource Limits - The loan period is 10 weeks - 8 free shipments, (4 round trips there and 4 back), per school year, Aug. 1st. To June 18th. - Maximum of 40 items per shipment, minimum of five items. - Maximum of 6 unit study kits out at one time (and part of the 40 item max). - Maximum of 8 media items which include DVDs, CDs, and CD Rom (part of 40 items max). - High School Textbooks (Grade 10-12) are loaned out for 10 months. - Kelly Wiebe () and Raine Oddy () are your shipping experts #### Tutorials - Using the Search Portal: Please read the instructions shared in the [Google Slides ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FYrj0xD7YHunS0MUKn7csdFFxy4KaERGWUjMhX_h8cc/edit?usp=sharing)or[ watch our video](https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/739675359). - [How to Book Multiple Items](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16ohMr4cZvjjqS-G5VG1bj4l18MGaBIV_BZ-7ceaUl24/edit?usp=sharing) - [Booking Unit Study Kits](https://hcslearningcommons.org/unit-study-kits-overview/) (scroll to the Unit Kit tutorial videos under **How to Use Unit Study Kits**) More tutorials may be found on this page [here](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/chapter/learning-commons-%28library%29).

Discover our Learning Commons staff [here](https://hcslearningcommons.org/meet-the-team/), or catch us on [Live Chat](https://tawk.to/5f8e1af7f91e4b431ec5d93d) daily between 9 - 3 pm.

# Learning Commons Website Links The following are direct links to pertinent information that can be found on our Learning Commons website. [Learning Commons Home Page](https://hcslearningcommons.org/) Under the **Getting Started** tab you will find these valuable sections and links. ##### Account [HCS Campus Accounts](https://hcslearningcommons.org/hcs-campus-accounts/) [Enrolled DL (Encom), EA and Teacher Accounts](https://hcslearningcommons.org/hcos-enrolled-accounts/) [Registered Homeschool Accounts](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-accounts/) [Registered vs. Enrolled](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-vs-enrolled/) [FAQs](https://hcslearningcommons.org/faq-page-1/) ##### Information [Our Response to COVID-19](https://hcslearningcommons.org/learning-commons-response-to-covid-19/) [Passwords](https://hcslearningcommons.org/passwords/) [OverDrive eBook Library](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-overdrive-ebook/) [Sora eBook App](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-sora-ebook-app/) [Learning Commons Search Portal](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-the-search-portal/) [Physical Learning Commons](https://hcslearningcommons.org/physical-learning-commons/) ##### Enter Now [Search Portal](https://hcslearningcommons.org/search-portal-login-landing-page/) [Sora](https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/200063) [OverDrive](https://heritageca.libraryreserve.com/10/45/en/SignIn.htm?url=Default.htm) # Reading Assessment and Literacy Resources Literacy is vital for all students as they begin school and throughout their careers. We recommend families use our school subscription Reading Eggs to assess students' placement via [Lexile Level,](https://lexile.com/parents-students/find-books-at-the-right-level/lookup-a-books-measure/) #### **STEP ONE** Log into Reading Eggs with your student account (created by your teacher) and complete the placement test found on this [page](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/learning-commons/page/reading-eggs-fast-phonics-and-reading-eggspress). **Why Reading Eggs for Improving Student Literacy?** --- ![Screenshot 2023-11-02 at 11.43.48.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2023-11-02-at-11-43-48.png) Learning to read is one of the most important skills children can learn. Reading Eggs makes the learning-to-read journey fun, interactive, and highly rewarding for ages 2–13 – and it’s based on solid scientific research. Using the five essential keys to reading success, the program unlocks all aspects of learning to read for your child, focusing on a core curriculum of phonics and phonemic awareness, sight words, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading for meaning. To learn more about the Reading Eggs program, see [here](https://readingeggs.ca/about/). If you have a student who needs more intensive reading support, please contact your Learning Support Consultant, who will get your students started on [RAZ Kids.](https://www.raz-kids.com/) #### **STEP TWO** #### Lexile Levelled Books Once you have completed the placement test and have determined the Lexile Level corresponding to this [chart,](https://readingeggspress.com.au/assets/correlation-chart-us.pdf) you will be able to filter resources by Lexile Level in Reading Eggs, in the [SORA](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca) reading app, and within our [Search Portal](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Home) (for physical copies of easy readers). - On SORA, here is the [process](https://help.soraapp.com/en-us/5037.htm) for filtering according to Lexile Level. - In the Search Portal, refine your search as pictured below: - [![Screenshot 2023-11-02 at 12.42.38.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2023-11-02-at-12-42-38.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/screenshot-2023-11-02-at-12-42-38.png) #### **STEP THREE** #### Learning Commons Digital Resources Lexile-level readers on SORA include the Supersonic Readers and the Decodables (both based on the [Science of Reading](https://scienceofreadinginfo.com/)), along with popular homeschool readers, Bob Books. Read-along books are helpful for students who need to listen and read simultaneously. *Supersonic Readers and Decodables* - [Level 0 Lilac](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503778/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486980/titles") - [Level 1 Pink](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503779/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486981/titles") - [Level 2 Red](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503782/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486982/titles") - [Level 3 Yellow](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503783/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486983/titles") - [Level 4 Blue](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503784/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486986/titles") - [Level 4-5 Blue-Green](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503786/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486993/titles") - [Level 5 Green](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503787/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486990/titles") - [Level 6 Orange](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503789/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1486996/titles") - [Level 7 Turquoise](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503790/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1487002/titles") - [Level 8 Purple](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503797/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1487008/titles") - [Level 9 Gold](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503800/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1487009/titles") - [Level 10 White](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503791/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1487044/titles") - [Level 11 Lime](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503791/titles "https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1487084/titles") *Other Readers* - [*Bob Books Set 1- 9*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-1503235/titles) - [*Read-along books on SORA*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-239906/titles) ##### PARENT RESOURCES - [*The Ordinary Parent's Guide To Teaching Reading*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-239909/titles/200063/2338080) - [*Reading in the Brain*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-teaching%20reading/titles/200063/274781) - [*Reading in the Wild*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/curated-239909/titles/200063/1438867) - [*Orton Gillingham: 72 Classroom-Ready Lessons to Help Struggling Readers with Dyslexia Learn to Love Reading*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-teaching%20reading/titles/200063/5274688) - [*Helping your Child with Language-Based Difficulties*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-helping%20your%20child/titles/200063/3750698) - [*Deconstructing Penguins, Parents, Kids and the Bond of Reading*](https://soraapp.com/library/heritageca/search/query-deconstructing%20penguins/titles/200063/449569) #### Physical Commons Resources - [Jolly Phonics Program](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/ItemDetail?l=0001&i=72875&ti=0) - [Hooked on Phonics ](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/SearchResult?l_input=Heritage%20Christian%20Online%20School&l=0001&t_input=Keywords&t=Keywords&k=hooked%20on%20phonics&ck_input=phonics%20readers&ck=&action=simple&p=1&ps=60&st=t02TitlesForOrderBy&ifs=0&c=c&oldSearchType=Keywords) - [Dandelion Launchers](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/ItemDetail?l=0001&i=72874&ti=0) - [Phonics Reading Program: Clifford the Big Red Dog](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/ItemDetail?l=0001&i=67414&ti=0) - [All About Reading](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Kiosk?type=kiosk&libraryID=0001&v=877&at=1699052657107) - [More Phonics and Reading Resources](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Kiosk?type=kiosk&libraryID=0001&v=837&at=1699052473091) # Research Skills Grades K-5 Primary students need to understand the **basics of research i**n grades K-5. BrainPop has [excellent videos](https://www.brainpop.com/technology/computerscience/) for students to watch on Computer Science terminology. ![Research](https://www.tok.elte.hu/media/f8/38/1bbf18edbf08bf52e29ab522041d99a43a234016d834937736a616982165/research.jpg) - Students must know how to define a problem, locate information in their school library or database, select appropriate resources, organize notes, and present their work to their peers. They must also understand how to accept peer feedback and edit their work for mistakes. A basic introduction to preparing a cited list of references is required using MLA standards. Please see this page for [Bibliographic Citations.](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/learning-commons/page/bibliographic-citations) - In grades K-5, the expectation is that students will have at least two to three sources to share in their list of references at the end of their project. Students will learn how to create a title page and a contents list (if necessary), number their pages, insert an image (cite that image) and make a list of references at the end of their project using this [guide](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/information-for-families/page/research-skills-bibliographic-citations-gr-1-9) This [website ](https://ergo.slv.vic.gov.au/learn-skills/research-skills)walks you through the process step by step. [Research template Gr 4 – 9 ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13irC7wrbiN2qOFy8drFoo8R069JqTKdqMreadTtwjBA/edit#heading=h.da9spa7gs0r7)Use this template to help plan your projects. #### **Use Search engines and databases that will help your student search safely.** ##### **Search Engines** - [Newslea f](https://newsela.com/)or instructional context at various Lexile levels - [Sweet Search](https://www.sweetsearch.com/) - [Duck Duck Go](https://duckduckgo.com/) - [Kiddle Safe Search](https://www.kiddle.co/) - [Advanced Google](https://www.google.ca/advanced_search) ##### **School databases** ##### You will find the username and password at https://hcs.insigniails.com/Library/Subscriptions [PebbleGo and Pebble Go Next](https://shell.pebblego.com/modules/) [WorldBookOnline](https://focusedresources.ca/en/district-access-iframe) [Explora Primary](https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?clientid=4U80nVgatYtT4rizjZwc9BdqtVFOWJlJ&authtype=oauth2%2Cip%2Cuid%2Ccpid&reqId=c5c3cf51-81b5-4810-8f27-fdab6de20cc1&uselogon=y&c=3mfom3&groupid=main&custid=ns210541&profid=explorac&prompt=login) # Research Skills Middle Grades 6-9 #### How do I start the Research Process? #### What is Universal Inquiry? How does this apply to me?
#### What is MakerEd Inquiry? How does this apply to me?
#### What is Discipline-Based Inquiry? How does it apply to me?
# Research Skills: Bibliographic Citations Gr 1- 9

Students as early as grade 1 can understand the reason for giving credit for created works. Here are the suggested citation formats for students in grades 1-9, which include the most common reference materials.

#### **Research and Style Manual - Grade 1-3 (MLA format)** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ For a **book** 1\. Name of the author. 2\. Title of the book. Example: Joanna Cole. *The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System.* For an **article in a print encyclopedia or reference book** 1. Title of the article or chapter. 2. Title of the encyclopedia or book. *S* *Example: Shark. The World Book Encyclopedia.* For an **article from an online database** 1. Title of the article. 2. Name of the resource site. 3. Online. *Example: Abraham Lincoln. Kid Stuff. Online.* For a **Web page or article on a Web page** 1. Use the title on the page or of the page section you used. 2. The title of the web page is found in the address bar. 3. Online. *Example: New toys. Consumer Reports. Online.* For an **online Creative Commons-licensed image** 1. Description or title of the image. 2. Name of the Web site, 3. CC. *Example: Butterfly. Flickr, CC.* #### **Research and Style Manual - Grade 4-6** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **For a Book** 1. 1. The author's last name and first name. 2. 2. Title of the book, in italics. 3. 3. Publisher, 4. 4. The year the book was published. *Example: Cole, Joanna. The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System. Penguin, 2010.* **For an Article in a print Encyclopedia or reference book** 1. Last name of the author, first name. 2. Title of the article or chapter in quotes. 3. Title of the encyclopedia or book, in italics, 4. Publisher, 5. The year the book was published. *Example: Fisher, Joseph. “Shark.” The World Book Encyclopedia, Astor Press, 2021.* **For an article from an online database** 1. Author of the article last name, first name. 2. Title of the article in quotes. 3. Name of the resource site in italics. 4. The year the article was published, 5. URL of the article page. *Example: Winters, Paul. “Abraham Lincoln.” Kid Stuff. 2021, kidsdb.com/abe.* **For a Web Page or article on a Web Page** 1. Use the title on the page or of the page section you used in quotes. 2. The Web page's title is in italics and in the address bar. 3. The date the page was published or last updated (day, month, year), 4. URL of the Web page. *Example: “New toys.” Consumer Reports. 10 March 2021, consumerreports/newtoys.* **For an Online Creative Commons-licensed image** 1. Creators last name, first name. 2. Description or title of the image, in quotations. 3. Name of the Web site, in italics. 4. The year the image was published, 5. CC. 6. URL. *Example: Schrock, Kathy. “Butterfly.” Flickr. 2011, CC. flickr.com/kathyschrock/345.html.* #### **Research and Style Manual - Grade 7-9** \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ **For a chapter in a book** 1. Last name, first name of the author. 2. Title of the chapter in quotes. 3. Title of the book, in italics. 4. Publisher, 5. The year the book was published, 6. Page numbers of the chapter. 7. Hyperlink if needed *Example: Smith Linda. “Virtual Reality.” New Technologies for Schools. Google Press, 2021, pp. 34-54.* **For an article in a print encyclopedia or reference book** 1. Last name of the author, first name. 2. Title of the article or chapter in quotes. 3. Title of the encyclopedia or book, in italics. 4. Volume number, 5. Publisher, 6. The year the book was published, 7. Page number(s) of article. *Example: Fisher, Joseph. “Shark.” The World Book Encyclopedia. vol. 4, Astor Press, 2021, pp. 34-35.* **For an article from an online database** 1. Author of the article's last name and first name. 2. Title of the article in quotes. 3. Name of the resource site, in italics. 4. The date the article was published (day, month, year), 5. Title of the database, 6. URL of the article page. *Example: Winters, Paul. “Abraham Lincoln.” Kid Stuff. 4 January 2021, EBSCO, kidsdb.com/abe.* **For a Web page or article on a Web page** 1. Author of the article. 2. Use the title on the page or of the page section you used in quotes. 3. The Web page's title is in italics and in the address bar. 4. Name of the publisher of the page, 5. The date the page was published or last updated (day, month, year), 6. URL of the Web page. 7. Date of access (day, month, year). *Example: Jones, Alice. “New toys.” Consumer Reports. Hearst Inc., 10 March 2020, consumerreports/newtoys. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.* **For an online Creative Commons-licensed image** 1. Creator’s last name, first name. 2. Description or title of the image, in quotations. 3. Name of the Web site, in italics. 4. The date the image was published (day, month, year), 5. URL of the image. 6. Date of access (day, month, year). *Schrock, Kathy. “Butterfly.” Flickr. 4 January 2018, flicker.com/kathyschrock/345.htm. Accessed 29 Sept. 2021.* ##### **Citation Tools** (These may be used once your student understands the format) - Citation makers: [BibMe](https://bibme.org/) [Citation Builder](https://library.unc.edu/citationbuilder/) [Citation Generator](https://ciotationgenerator.com/) [Cite It In](https://citeitin.com/) [EasyBib](https://easybib.com/) ([Chrome](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/easybib/cbpiiblghhnlalifiaddecedaeaijdpe?hl=en)) [eTurabian](https://www.eksendia.com/tm/index.aspx) [KnightCite](https://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/) [Son of Citation Machine](https://citationmachine.net/) [WorksCited4U](https://www.workscited4u.com/) ##### **Copyright** [Lesson Plans for Copyright](https://copyrightandcreativity.org/elementary-school/) # Search Portal Video Tutorials ### Getting Started with the Search Portal ## ### How to Search in the Search Portal ### Booking Items from the Search Portal ## ### Finding and Booking Unit Study Kits

This information can also be found on the[ Learning Commons Website](https://hcslearningcommons.org/getting-started-with-the-search-portal/).

## # Search Portal: Booking Multiple Items You asked for it and now you’ve got it: by adding items to your Favourites List, you can easily book multiple items from that list! ### Procedure: First: Log into the [Search Portal](https://hcslearningcommons.org/search-portal-login-landing-page/). Enter your Keyword search term. In this example I searched for Space. To **refine my search** by **Type of Material** I clicked on **Book** and clicked the **Refresh** button. Now I can add an item to my Favourites list just by clicking the **Add to Favourites** button: [![image-1600264024802.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264024802.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264024802.png) A pop up will ask you to create a New Favorite Title. I have added the title: Space: [![image-1600264071535.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264071535.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264071535.png) You can do multiple searches on different subjects and add resources to your Favourites lists by creating different Titles. Once you have added all of the books to your Favourites lists, hover over the **My Account** tab and click on **My Favourites**. [![image-1600264127196.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264127196.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264127196.png) ### Now you can view all of your lists: [![image-1600264166535.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264166535.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264166535.png) Items in your lists will be saved so you can add to them at any time. You can book just one item by clicking the **“Book Item”** button on the right, or, to save time, book all of the items for the **same date** by clicking on the **“Book Items”** button at either the top or bottom of the page. [![image-1600264224149.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264224149.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264224149.png) ### When booking the full list: If any items are out or have holds placed on them already, the system will book them for the next available date. In this example, one book has been given a different booking **From and To date**. This will incur more shipping, so I will need to cancel that booking to avoid using one of my free shipments! Learn how to renew, modify and cancel bookings [here.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oRVnzaCPJAbyZCI_R1ipoT3qeDcDzg6hEv8as97NIhw/edit?usp=sharing) [![image-1600264320725.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/scaled-1680-/image-1600264320725.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-09/image-1600264320725.png) You will receive a confirmation email with your booking information. Be sure to go into your [Account](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oRVnzaCPJAbyZCI_R1ipoT3qeDcDzg6hEv8as97NIhw/edit?usp=sharing) to modify dates or cancel bookings so other families can access them. ### Important notes: 1. The system only allows for 10 week loan periods. If an item is available for a shorter period and you would like to receive it, contact Shandra and she will book it for you if possible. As the loan period would be shorter than 10 weeks, it would incur an additional shipment. 2. If you receive a message stating there are no copies available, the item is fully booked for the year, or may have a shorter period of time available, see note #1. 3. If you are having difficulty aligning your shipping dates, contact Shandra or Kelly for assistance. 4. Other tutorials you may find helpful: [Enrolled Patrons Search Portal Tutorial](https://docs.google.com/document/d/195R6fZ_F_PCxlXf9QxTFLK9SreYQdyuJ8nI9B5PRjZk/edit?usp=sharing) [Registered Patrons Search Portal Tutorial](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1meBbYDTnNIdWbgcm6LMqXSQoZrfQHVD-y-ObB520xxc/edit?usp=sharing) [Using Topic Lists to Search for Grade specific material](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZGPCy2C-Z65WJP697I0lsgcYhN1aVRv9q_ogwG9AoWc/edit?usp=sharing) [Finding Subscriptions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18vI6QCFI_MPjRCOcvPx_C8kaXEE_VqkRc7z55KxT28s/edit?usp=sharing) [Booking Textbooks - Grades 10-12 Individualized program](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YzehZrJEsvjGttePYZvUH-NZd_9I2ptQgljHecxs9dQ/edit?usp=sharing) # Shipping Information Discover more shipping information pertinent to your account type on our website. [Enrolled](https://hcslearningcommons.org/hcos-enrolled-accounts/) [Registered](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-accounts/) [Registered vs. Enrolled](https://hcslearningcommons.org/registered-vs-enrolled/) # Subscriptions Usernames and Passwords This is the updated way for families to find subscriptions usernames and passwords. You may share the information below with your families. ## Via the Learning Commons Search Portal: Patrons with an Encom username and password can log in [here](https://hcs.insigniails.com/LibrarySAML/Login). All others should first be directed to the [Search Portal Landing Page](https://hcslearningcommons.org/search-portal-login-landing-page/ "To access the Search Portal") where they can select the correct portal for logging in. Once directed to the Search Portal, you will see a page that looks like this: [![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/44aimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/44aimage.png)[![image.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/i5wimage.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/i5wimage.png) Choose "Subscriptions" and you will immediately be on a page with an alphabetical list of all the subscriptions, the link to access the login page of that subscription, the username and the password for that subscription.

The list on the Subscriptions page can be organized by title (a-z, z-a), or by any of the other columns by clicking the header. A small arrow will appear to show how it’s being organized. (up is a-z, down is z-a).

![](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2018-09-Sep/scaled-840-0/image-1536883511600.png)

There are a variety of ways to enter Subscriptions. Please email for any information you may need.

# Subscriptions for Teaching Students How to Do Research ## Discovery Education Tools ### Resources for Student Exploration in DE - [How to Research & Save to Your Folder in Discovery Education](https://help.discoveryeducation.com/hc/en-us/articles/360056887873-Research-and-Find-Information-with-Discovery-Education) - [Searching for Resources and Filtering Your Search Results in Discovery Education](https://help.discoveryeducation.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055662013-Search-for-Resources) - [Organizing Your Research, My Favourites and Citations in Discovery Education](https://teachers.discoveryeducation.ca/resource/organizing-evidence-with-discovery-education/) - [Tips for Studying, Especially for Studying Using Discovery Education](https://teachers.discoveryeducation.ca/resource/studying-and-review-with-discovery-education/) ### Spotlight on Strategies Are you looking for new and creative ways to integrate digital media into your curriculum? These strategies and resources help you dive deeper into the intentional and effective integration of Discovery Education’s digital content. Visit [Spotlight on Strategies](https://teachers.discoveryeducation.ca/strategies-resources/) to access over 100 Digital Integration Strategies. ## EBSCOhost Tools ### EBSCO Research & Writing Tips for Students - [Accessing Trustworthy Sources (.pdf)](http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col2/EBSCO/Infographic-Flyer_Assessing-Trustworthy-Sources.pdf) - [Avoiding Plagiarism (.pdf)](http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col2/EBSCO/Infographic-Flyer_Avoiding-Plagiarism.pdf) - [Understanding Library Terms (.pdf)](http://support.ebsco.com/promotion/promo_resources/Files/Col2/EBSCO/Infographic-Flyer_Understanding-Library-Terms.pdf) - [Spotting Fake News and Images Lesson Plan](https://drive.google.com/a/onlineschool.ca/file/d/1T5gvloy3CqM-dQL_4zEpTBM1DlUuYLmh/view?usp=sharing) (.pdf) and [Spotting Fake News and Images PPT](https://drive.google.com/a/onlineschool.ca/file/d/10FFYmRdlKNs8wSJnPc1A44vfRMUpskQg/view?usp=sharing) ### Recipe for Research - [Recipe for Research: a Six-Step Process](https://www.ebsco.com/sites/g/files/nabnos191/files/acquiadam-assets/Recipe-for-Research-Six-Step-Process-Guide.pdf?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWkRjMU56Qm1OekV3TUdNNCIsInQiOiJJVTNcL1hyaW5DZU9qVExabFZHVlhmZjAzNlE2NEhVWTNXa1JIeVpcL3hCMlwvUlhvY096NWpibkVNUVdCTzVuYTlRbGRncHcrZzlhQ2FENlFcL0c2azVOemFZclQ4SHppb2YxMDNSbGxcL3FQRHIwY2NLOE1OVVIrT1FGZExwVUJPdEdjIn0%3D) ### Research Made Easy with Explora: - [Research Made Easy with Explora ](https://vimeo.com/191195612) (1-1/2 minute video for students) ## PebbleGo - [PebbleGo](https://www.pebblego.com/) (K-3) - Teaches beginning researchers the basics in simple navigation, video and audio clips, citations, image downloading, and definitions. - [PebbleGo Next](https://www.pebblego.com/) (Gr. 3-5) – Teaches students to cite articles, create reports, and share what they’ve learned through a streamlined interface, animated highlighting, educational videos and games, and critical thinking questions. ## World Book Tools ### Webquests Webquests allow students to learn and practice basic database research skills that will be helpful to them in using other online databases. Go to [Educator Tools](https://www.worldbookonline.com/advanced/home) in World Book Advanced (under the "Research and Resources" tab at the top right of the homepage.) or World Book Student (under Educator Tools at the top right of the homepage.) scroll down to Webquests in the navigation pane. Have you ever been given an assignment about a topic you know nothing about? Did you know where to start? Use the webquest link below to learn how to use the World Book Advanced database resources. Once you have the basic research skills down, you'll know exactly where to find the facts! E.g. [RESEARCH SKILLS: Using the World Book database](http://media.worldbookonline.com/image/upload/v1550598777/asset/webquests/Research_Adv.pdf) (this particular Webquest is only in World Book Advanced) Take the Webquest! An answer key is provided at the end. ## MediaSmarts Tools - [Bias in News Sources Lesson Plan](https://drive.google.com/a/onlineschool.ca/file/d/1bfRZuJUDgUPyLXb9cR7nRs1NbpQSVVwP/view?usp=sharing) - [MediaSmarts Site in SOPHIE](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/books/learning-commons/page/mediasmarts-site) # Unit Study Kits Unit studies are a perfect way to facilitate your student’s learning as they immerse themselves in a wide variety of resources, subscriptions and activities, all of which have been carefully vetted and created by our unit study developer and teacher, Rachael Rennie, and the Learning Commons team of library staff. They are suitable for all ages from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Unit Study Kits offer families a unique way to study and learn with mixed ages or grades. They cover science, social studies, humanities, and many even have a STEAM and Project-Based Learning component built in. All of our kits offer a distinctly Biblical worldview.

To view all the information you need to know about Unit Study Kits, please visit[ our website](https://hcslearningcommons.org/unit-study-kits-overview/).

Watch this video to hear Rachael Rennie (Unit Study Developer) share the purpose and lay of the land with the kits. Watch this video to hear Rachael Rennie share on how to use the scope and sequence of the unit study kits. # Used Curriculum Bookstore Here are some steps for you to purchase items from our used curriculum bookstore. 1. Read the payment and shipping information at this [link](https://hcslearningcommons.org/store-information-and-policies/) 2. Hover over the [SHOP tab](https://hcslearningcommons.org/purchase-used-resources/) on the main menu in the Learning Commons website, and click on a subject, such as Math. Browse the items [![image-1598460029824.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1598460029824.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1598460029824.png) 3. Add the items to your cart 4. When done adding items, click on the cart 5. Coupons or Paying with PO number On the next screen, enter the promotional code, if there is one active, or if you are using a PO for payment, enter HCOS PO in the coupon box, then enter the PO number in the comments box.

\*\*If there is a sale on with a percentage off coupon (i.e. thanks10), it must be entered as the FIRST coupon before the HCOS PO coupon in order to receive the discount.

Click Apply Coupon - the total should show zero after coupon is applied if using the HCOS PO coupon to pay. [![image-1598460404200.png](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/scaled-1680-/image-1598460404200.png)](https://sophie.onlineschool.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2020-08/image-1598460404200.png) 6. Choose your shipping method: \- Shipping is free if you have an order from the Learning Commons library booked within 3 weeks of your purchase. Let us know when you have booked your LC items so we can include purchases with it. Email Kelly Wiebe at or Shandra Wiebe at \- Shipping can be paid with PO funds. Choose the shipping option: *Shipping to be paid with HCOS PO - amount will be added manually* - The shipping will be added to the order manually and deducted from funding. Pay to have items shipped immediately. Choose the correct shipping cost based on your order total. 7. Enter your billing information & address on the next screen. If your shipping address is the same as the billing address, unclick the box on the shipping screen. Or click on Log in if you have already created an account. 8. If you choose to pay by credit card, you will be sent to a Paypal screen. 9. You will receive an email confirmation of your purchase. # Videos and Recordings - Learning Commons #### Curriculum Selection Tools and Tips Webinar # Research Skills Index Content coming soon. # Logins and Getting Started Tips Index Content coming soon. # Search Portal Index Content coming soon. # Sora eBooks and Audiobooks Index Content coming soon. # Student Book Clubs & Contests Content coming soon. # Subscriptions and Databases Index Content coming soon. # Tutorials, Webinars & Presentations Index Content coming soon. # Unit Study Kits Index Content coming soon. # Used Bookstore Index Content coming soon. # Grades K-9 Index Content coming soon. # Inclusive Education Index Content coming soon. # Grades 10-12 Index Content coming soon. # Indigenous Peoples Resources Content coming soon.