Subscriptions


Information about Subscriptions available to Enrolled, Flex, and Registered students through the Learning Commons. Questions can be sent to our Digital Resources Specialist, Margaret Basaraba, through Live Chat on regular school days from 9 am. to 3 pm. Live Chat is located in the bottom right-hand corner of our website.

Getting Started

Subscriptions cover a wide range of valuable content in various subject areas and grade levels. All subscriptions are available for Enrolled and Flex families. If you are a Registered family, please select the bar below the video to discover which subscriptions are available to you.

This short video will help you get started with Subscriptions on the Learning Commons website.

What Subscriptions are Available to Me?

HCOS Enrolled and Flex HCOS Registered
Axis ✅ ✅
BC ExamBank ✅ ✅
BrainPOP, including Spanish and French ✅ ❌
Canadian Reader ✅ ❌
Enchanted Learning ✅ ✅
Everfi ✅ ✅
Canadian Reference Centre (EBSCO)) ✅ ❌
Focused Education (BC Digital Classroom) ✅ ✅
Gale (Focused Ed) ✅ ✅
HearBuilder ✅ ❌
Mathletics ✅ ❌
Mathseeds ✅ ❌
myBlueprint ✅ ❌
National Geographic Kids (Focused Ed) ✅ ✅
PebbleGo ✅ ❌
Read&Write ✅ ✅
Reading Eggs, Eggspress & Fast Phonics ✅ ❌
RightNow Media ✅ ✅
Signal Hill ✅ ✅
Teaching Books ✅ ✅
Touch-type Read and Spell ✅ ❌
Tynker ✅ ❌
What in the World? Level 1 & 2 ✅ ❌
World Book (Focused Ed) ✅ ✅

Finding Links, Usernames, & Passwords

On the Website

Navigate to the Learning Commons Website Subscriptions page.

Log in with your Encom credentials at the top of the next page.

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Select the "Info" button on any Subscription tile.

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Read the information and select the "Log in" button to log in.

On the Search Portal

Navigate to the Search Portal and select the Subs/Password tab. Log in with your Encom username and password. You will see a list of subscriptions and find links, usernames and passwords.

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The list is organized alphabetically from A-Z. You can toggle to Z-A by selecting "Name."

Subscription Passwords are updated annually in July, with some being updated throughout the year. If your password stops working, please check back on the Learning Commons website for up-to-date passwords.

Do you need help with these Subscriptions? Please email Margaret Basaraba for all the information that you need.

Using Subscriptions

Indigenous Peoples' Resources
4Canoes

These digital magazines offer a series of authentic information vetted by the indigenous communities about which they were written.

Content in Each Issue

Each edition follows a common theme and features:

  • The history of the culture, pre- and post-contact
  • Compelling and beautiful pictorials that draw students into the stories and place of the featured community
  • The story of the vessel and/or other modes of transportation used by the featured Peoples
  • Art and Food
  • Kids’ Zone
  • Resources for everyone, including kids, parents and educators  (Gr. K-12, the reading level would be a middle school)
  • Stories by and of the featured People in each edition
  • Extraordinary pictures of the lives, land and waters of the featured Peoples
GALE CENGAGE Learning

Choose “Canada in Context,” “and then search “First People,” “First Nations,” or “Aboriginal.”

KNOWBC.com

Log in at KNOW BC and choose a book or encyclopedia from the menus on the site to search for First Nations content.

The KNOWBC site has newly revised curriculum correlations, with links to content:

Live It Earth

Navigate to the slideshow for an Indigenous perspective on any given topic.

Teaching Books

Search the word "Indigenous" to find many books and resources available on this site.

French Resources
Spanish Resources
Typing Resources
Touch-Type Read and Spell

A former teacher, Anne-Marie Semke, commented that her student with dyslexia did not progress while using All the Right Type (ATRT).  She purchased a subscription for TTRS and said, “It has been an excellent help with his dyslexia. I highly recommend it for students with special needs, as it is meaningfully and usefully different from a traditional learn-to-type program.”

For more information on TTRS, please refer to SOPHIE page Touch-Type Read and Spell. TTRS is a universal support and is available to all enrolled HCOS and Flex students, free of charge. Fill in the registration form. Margaret Basaraba will contact you when she receives the form.

The Good and the Beautiful

New! The Good and the Beautiful Typing Program Very engaging nature based lessons. One subscription makes this available for up to six students. USD 35.00/year.

EdClub

Free online TypingClub. Scroll down to find the "Learn More" button.

Type Racer

Type Racer allows students to type in competition with other students, all around the world.  

All the Right Type 4 Online

ATRT costs USD 40.00 for a year subscription with four users and a parent. Here is the link to the online version for home:  ATRT Online Home Version.  All the Right Type described.

TypeLit

TypeLit.io (free) allows you to type classic literature while you are reading it. TypeLit provides you with feedback about the accuracy and speed of your typing. Cost: USD 60.00/year. (Gr. 7-12)

Other Typing Programs
  1. TypingClub, (free) upgrade to Premium and view the site ad-free.
  2. Dance Mat Typing (free) from BBC, offers Levels 1 to 4. One parent said this is the most engaging one she has come across.  If you enjoy rock ‘n roll, you will enjoy the music in this site.  Explanatory guides for Dance Mat Typing.
  3. Teaching.com, which is free and is a gamified learning of typing. Typing.com blog.   
  4. 10 typing tools for students, both free and paid:  Typesy (their choice of the best), Typing.com (their choice for best budget), UltraKey 6 (best for beginners),  Typing Instructor Platinum (most entertaining), KayBlaze (best for professionals),  
Bible Memory Kids

BibleMemory.com has a complete Bible memory system that makes it easy for you to MEMORIZE, ORGANIZE, and REVIEW verses while typing.  You can even memorize and review verses while reading and studying your Bible, all in one app!  FREE

Using Subscriptions in the Summer

Enrolled, Flex, and Registered students who are re-enrolled for the next school year are welcome to continue using subscriptions through the summer, with the exception of Tynker(closed in July), and EVERFI, which resets all the classrooms in June and is available again in July.

Troubleshooting

Axis Resources

Axis (Grades 7-12) equips parents and caring adults to engage teens in meaningful faith conversations and disciple the next generation for Christ.

Logging In 

Navigate to Axis and start exploring the resources. You do not need to set up an account to use this website.

Navigation & Use

Some of the information may be sensitive to students. Parents are encouraged to supervise their children while using this site and to engage in regular conversation to discuss topics.

Explore resources by selecting the buttons in the top right menu on the home page. You can return to the home page by selecting the Axis logo in the top left corner.

Click below to learn more about the specific features offered by Axis.

The Culture Translator

Each week, the Axis team researches culture to help you stay up to date on the music, movies, TV shows, and social media trends impacting your kid’s world. You can sign up for the weekly email or explore past editions here.

Podcast Conversations

A space where faith and culture meet through meaningful dialogue in a format that is easy to consume in your busy life. These podcasts bring together your favorite Axis content in one place with tools to build stronger conversations with the teens in your life.

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Parent Guides

Parent Guides are free downloadable PDFs that help you lead confident, faith-centered conversations with your teen on big topics—like mental health, technology, social media, suicide and more. They offer clear answers and practical tools to go deeper with your teen.

Videos

Axis video resources deliver quick, practical, and faith-informed guidance for parents through 7-Minute Videos and Conversation Kits. For even more ways to spark meaningful, Christ-centered dialogue, explore their YouTube series The Conversation Starter.

BC ExamBank

BC ExamBank (K-Grade 12) provides BC curriculum-aligned online practice exams with instant feedback and randomly generated questions for repeated test preparation. 

Logging In

There are four steps to log in to the BC ExamBank.

Step 1: Navigate to BC ExamBank. Do not log in at the top of the page. Select the grade you would like to practice.

Step 2: Select the subject area.

Step 3: Select the test that you wish to take.

Step 4: Enter the username and password for BC ExamBank from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

Navigation & Use

Watch this short video to learn more about how students can use the BC ExamBank site.

If you cannot access tests when clicking the "Start test" button, you likely have a pop-up window blocker installed on your computer. Please add bc.exambank.com to your pop-up blocker's trusted sites list.

BC ExamBank immediately generates the answers for the student when the student selects "submit" at the end of the test. Test results explain how to find the correct answers. This gives a student a jump-start in understanding questions that they answered incorrectly.

Once a test is completed, students can send results to their support teacher by scrolling to the bottom of the page and filling out the following form.

Printing Exams

If you print copies of an exam, your use is limited to a period of 10 months from the date that the exam is printed. Enter the exam you wish to print. Click and drag to highlight the exam. Right-click on the text and select "print."

BrainPOP

BrainPOP (K-Grade 8) is an educational platform with animated videos and engaging resources in various subject areas. There are three resources for different grade levels: 

BrainPOP Jr. (K-Grade 3) uses animated videos, games, and interactive activities to engage learners, and support different learning styles. 

BrainPOP (Grades 4-6) combines animated videos, games, quizzes, and hands-on activities to build critical thinking, literacy skills, and student engagement.

BrainPOP Français and BrainPOP Español (Grades 4-8) is designed for fluent French and Spanish speakers, not language learners.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

There are two account options to sign in with BrainPOP. 

Shared Account

There are three steps to log in to the BrainPOP shared account.

Step 1: Navigate to BrainPOP and click the “Log In” button in the top right corner. 

Step 2: Enter the username and password for BrainPOP from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Step 3: Select “Keep using a shared account” at the bottom of the screen.

Student work is not saved when using the shared account.

Individual Student Account

There are six steps to log into the BrainPOP individual student account set up by your teacher.

Step 1: Contact your support teacher and request a BrainPOP code.

Step 2: Navigate to BrainPOP and click "Log In" in the top right corner.

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Step 3a: Your teacher may have sent you a username and password. If they have, please enter it here and select the "Log In" button. Go to step 4.

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Step 3b: If your teacher has sent you a code please select the "enter code" tab at the top of the page, and enter the code that your support teacher sent you. Select "Submit."

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Select the "Create an account" button.

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 Complete the fields, then select "Create account."

Step 4: Use the "Log in" button for all future visits.

Step 5: If your teacher has assigned work, you will see it here. If you do not see an assignment, select the "Select a  Product" button at the top left of the page, and choose a Subscription to work independently.

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Navigation & Use

Students can select a specific subject or “Today’s Topic.” 

Once a topic is selected, explore the available resources.

BrainPOP Español and BrainPOP Français are recommended for grades 4-8.  These are intended for students who speak these languages fluently or are looking to reinforce language skills. Bear in mind, they are not language-learning tools.BrainPOP Science is only available for students through the Individual Teacher-led Student Account, not the Shared Account. Please find the BrainPOP Science information on the SOPHIE BrainPOP Science page.

Canadian Reader and What in the World?

The Canadian Reader magazine (Grades 3-5)

The Canadian Reader (Grades 3-5) explores Canadian events, issues, and geography while building informational reading skills.

The magazine is published eight times a year from September to May. Each issue includes:

What in the World? magazine (Grades 5-10)

What in the World? is a current events resource for students in Grades 5–10 that helps build understanding of important Canadian and international news and events. The magazine is published eight times each school year, from September to May, and is available in two reading levels:

Each issue includes:

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

Contact your teacher to receive access to these resources.

Navigation & Use

Les Plan strongly recommends that you save the PDF file to your computer before opening and printing it.

Please contact your teacher for the current links.

Magazine Formats

Magazines are available in two formats: .pdf and .docx.

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Publication Schedule for 2025/26

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Students' resource links that coordinate with the current magazines can be found here.


Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning (K–5) offers crafts, activities, and subject-based worksheets that promote creativity, learning, and enjoyment, making it especially useful for holiday-themed learning. The site includes additional printable resources, enlargeable printouts, and an ad-free experience with simple, child-friendly navigation.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to Enchanted Learning.

Step 1: Navigate to Enchanted Learning and select "Login."

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Step 2: Enter the username and password for Enchanted Learning from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

You may find that you are not logged in the first time you try. A second attempt will usually get you into Enchanted Learning.

Navigation & Use

Use the Site Index to view major topics(eg. astronomy, geography, K-3 Themes, printable books, Spanish, etc.).

Students may find it easier to explore the site using the Little Explorers Picture Dictionary. To find a topic, look it up in the dictionary and click on the picture to go to a page on that picture. For example, to find the topic “dinosaurs,” go to the D Page, scroll down until you find the entry for dinosaurs, and select the dinosaur.

Everfi

Everfi (Gr. 2-12) covers digital citizenship, STEM, financial literacy, health education, and career readiness. Activities are short, relevant, and engaging.

Logging In

There are six steps to log in to everfi.

Step 1: Email our Subscriptions Facilitator, Margaret Basaraba, for the everfi registration codes.

Step 2: Navigate to everfi.

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Step 5: Complete the form to create your account. Usernames can only have letters and numbers, no special characters. Remember your username and password so you can log in again.

Navigation & Use

Below are the classes that we have set up with everfi courses. Students can use the "Listen" option to hear text read aloud.

Compassion Project: Lower Elementary is the only course available for Gr. 2-3.

Grades 2-4 Class

Grades 5-8 Class

Grades 9-12 Class

Canadian Reference Centre (EBSCO)

Explora Canada (Grades 8-12)  is a research tool that provides reliable, easy-to-use content for student research.

Logging In

Navigate to Explora Canada. Enter the username and password for Explora from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

Student work is not saved when using the shared account. Students must set up a personal account in EBSCOhost Student folders to save their research in Explora Canada.

Navigation & Use

Setting up a personal student account.

Please note that secular content will be included, and parents should supervise their students' searches.

  1. Log in to Explora Canada using the credentials in the Search Portal.
  2. Select "myEBSCO" at the top right of the page. Then select "Create an account."

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   3. Set up your username and password.

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   4. Sign in to your student account, where projects can be saved.

EBSCOhost has improved its interface to make searching easier. Check out the Explora Quick Start Guide for helpful articles.

Recommended tutorials:

Focused Education Resources

Focused Education Resources (K-12), also known as the BC Digital Classroom, is a collection of many resources on a single platform.

See the available resources below.

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Logging In

On Campus

To log in go here. 

No username and password are required if you are on campus at Flex Academy. You can move easily between the different BC Digital Classroom resources.

At Home

Log in here. 

Scroll down to select the subscription button you wish to access, and a login page will open. You will then enter the username and password found in the Search Portal. (Log in to the Search Portal using your Encom username and password. Select the Subs/Password tab.) 

Once you have logged in to a Focused Ed resource, you can move between the resources without signing in again. If you see a login area (especially on Nat Geo Kids), ignore it and scroll down to use the resource.

Navigation & Use

Focused Education, also known as the BC Digital Classroom, contains the resources listed below. 

4Canoes (K-Gr. 12)

4Canoes magazine has articles vetted by the indigenous communities about which they were written.

 

There are two steps to log in to 4Canoes.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the 4Canoes icon.

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Step 2: Enter the username and password for 4Canoes from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

A slider bar or forward arrow underneath the magazine allows you to move quickly from one place to another within the magazine. There is also an arrow in the magazine's middle, far-right, and far-left to turn page by page.

The "Recommended Resources" section at the end of some of the articles will enhance teaching.

The "Kids Fun Zone" has engaging activities for younger children. There are traditional interactive stories and activities to accompany them.

It is possible to purchase the print version of these magazines at a 30% discount from Goodminds.com using the code ERAC.

ClickView & Twig (Gr. 6-9)

ClickView (Gr. 6-9) is a specialized educational video streaming platform designed for middle schools, offering thousands of curriculum-aligned videos, documentaries, and movies for primary and secondary education. It provides teachers with ad-free, high-quality content, interactive video quizzes, and analytics to increase student engagement and support remote or in-class learning.

Twig Science (Grades 6-10) is an interactive science program that immerses students in the exciting world of science and natural phenomena. It has thousands of short videos covering math and science, plus 80+ hands-on experiments. The Twig Science website is accessed through Focused Education Resources and the BC Digital Classroom.

Logging In

There are three steps to log in to Twig Science.

  1. Enter Focused Education here.

  2. Scroll down to the "Twig Science" icon and select it.

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3. Select the "Sign in as a guest" button.

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Navigation & Use

Select the video below to watch an overview of Twig Science for grade six.

Using the main menu, users can explore Twig Science resources by subject.

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Select the "Find videos" button in the top right corner to access the drop-down menu to select how you would like to use Twig Science.

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Mindmaps and Twig Videos

There are many different types of Twig videos available for Science and Math. Select "Mind Maps" from the drop-down menu and select a topic. Each heading branches into more specific headings as you narrow your search.

Gale (Gr. 8-12)

GALE is a leading research resource that provides full-text magazine and newspaper articles, as well as content from more than 600 online databases covering current topics. It offers accessibility features such as text-to-speech, voice translation in over 30 languages, Lexile levels for diverse learners, and tools for downloading, sharing, and saving content to Google Classroom and Brightspace.

Find detailed information here.

KnowBC (K-Gr. 12)

KnowBC is BC's leading general reference site, combining many resources, including the Encyclopedia of BC, which contains 4,000 articles and 1,000 pictures about British Columbia. 

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to KnowBC.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the KnowBC icon.

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Step 2: Enter the username and password for KnowBC from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

Use the search bar on the left side of the page and select “Searching KnowBC” to find a list of links for the many resources that are available to you through KnowBC.

Use the green bar at the top of the home page to find the resources listed there. Use the advanced search button on the top right of the page to search multiple resources at once.

Live It Earth (K-Gr. 8)

Live It Earth features new cross-curricular activities and challenges throughout the school year. Once a month, a live video presentation called "Feature Show" can be accessed, which is then saved to the dashboard for future use. The Live It Earth website is accessed through Focused Education Resources and the BC Digital Classroom.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

There are four steps to log in to Live It Earth.

Step 1: Contact your support teacher and request a Live It Earth passcode.

Step 2: Select this link and use the passcode to enter your account.

Step 3: Enter the passcode from your support teacher.

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You are now in Live It Earth, and you have complete access to all of the resources.

Navigation & Use

Watch this short video below.

Select the tabs at the top of the home page to access the various resources. You can toggle between English and French by using the drop-down menu at the top right corner of the page.

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myBlueprint (Gr. 7-12)

myBlueprint is not accessed through Focused Education. HCOS purchases myBlueprint to expand our access to a wider grade range. 

More information about how to access and use myBlueprint is found here.

NFB Education (K-Gr.12)

The NFB Education (National Film Board) includes creative documentaries, animation, interactive stories, and participatory experiences. Their mission is to provide new perspectives on Canada and the world from Canadian points of view that serve Canadian and global audiences through an imaginative exploration of who we are and what we may be. The National Film Board website is accessed through Focused Education Resources and the BC Digital Classroom.

Logging In

The Education Menu

There is no longer a username and password to enter the Education Menu.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the National Film Board icon.


The Media School

Media school is for teachers and students aged 13+. Logging in is required.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the National Film Board icon.

Step 2: Select "Sign In" from the left menu bar.

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Step 3: Select "Create your NFB account."

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Step 4: Set up your account.

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The next time you log in, go to nfb.ca and select "Sign in" from the menu on the left.

Navigation & Use

Select “Education” from the menu on the left of the page.

Select “More Resources” from the top menu bar. Then select “Professional Development” from the drop-down menu.


Digital Storytelling is an introductory workshop on media production. Students can navigate through videos and interactive activities related to the different stages of film production. They will acquire the tools to create digital stories and dynamic videos using accessible equipment (e.g., smartphones, software).

Ocean School is an environmental resource that aims to create a generation of ocean-literate citizens. A team of educators and scientists take learners on a global aquatic expedition that provides the knowledge and tools to produce innovative solutions to the world’s oceans' growing challenges.

Mini-Lessons are set up within school subjects and recommended age groups. They include an educational synopsis, overarching questions, activities, short films, historical context, and online resources.

Educational Playlists are selections of films on curricular themes which address the important issues of the day. Many of the playlists are also linked to the study guides.

NFB Study Guides are designed to facilitate the integration of films into student learning. Study guides are written by Canadian educators and are designed to be a starting point for creating personalized lesson plans.

Difficulties streaming a film?

Please update your browser if the player window does not appear on the film page. If you still cannot see the film player, please get in touch with Margaret Basaraba through LiveChat on school days from 9 am to 3 pm. She will need to know your browser type and version, and if you are trying to watch our films on a school network or via a proxy server.

If you can see the player but can’t play the film you wish to view, please check whether you experience the same problem when viewing other films or the same film at a different resolution. The player window should automatically adapt the quality to your connection quality, but you can also choose your quality level. If you experience this problem with only one film, please contact Margaret Basaraba with the film's name and the resolution setting so the National Film Board team can investigate further. If you experience this problem with all films, please upgrade your browser and/or use a different internet browser (e.g., Safari, Firefox, Chrome).

If the film you are trying to watch starts and stops, try selecting a lower resolution for video playback. Using a wired connection instead of Wi-Fi and reducing the traffic on your network (e.g., downloading other files simultaneously) may also improve playback.

National Geographic Kids (K-Gr. 7)

National Geographic Kids a magazine resource for elementary and middle school students exploring the natural and cultural world.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to National Geographic Kids.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the National Geographic Kids icon.

Step 2: Enter the username and password for National Geographic Kids from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

National Geographic has magazines, books, videos, and pictures.

Headings on the site can be changed to different languages through the drop-down menu at the top right of the page.

The language and font size of articles can be changed in the menu above the article.

Articles can be cited, downloaded, saved, and printed.

Advanced Search can be used to make your search more specific.

ProQuest-Historical BC Newspapers (Gr. 8-12)

ProQuest (Historical BC newspapers) includes over 365 million pages of world-class collections, 325 years of historical periodical content, and 350 years of global, national, and regional newspapers. ProQuest gives researchers access to more than 125 years of the historical archives of The Province (1894-2010), the Vancouver Sun (1912-2010), and the Times-Colonist (1884 -2010), including in-depth insights into how stories and perspectives evolved over the decades. Students can review primary source material through local and regional stories, events, and people. ProQuest is accessed through Focused Education Resources and the BC Digital Classroom.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to ProQuest.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the ProQuest icon.

Step 2: Enter the username and password for ProQuest from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

Navigation & Use

To begin using ProQuest, you must accept cookies at the bottom of the page. Until you do this, the homepage is grayed out.

You can search for Historical BC Newspapers using a basic or advanced search. You can also search by publications or databases. You can see in the picture below that you are searching three databases. In the advanced search, you can limit your search by source, document type, and language after entering your search terms.

Once you have started a search, you can return to the home page by clicking on the ProQuest logo at the top left.

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Select the hamburger menu (three lines) and choose “All Databases (5)” from the drop-down menu. You can also access the Support Center by clicking the button at the bottom of this menu.

World Book (K-Gr. 12)

World Book is the leading online encyclopedia with resources for every age group.

Find detailed information here.

The French resource, Idello, is only available to French immersion schools.

Teens 101 requires a teacher account to access it.

Correlations and Assessments

Individual Subscriptions from Focused Education may include correlations to the BC curriculum. Check specific SOPHIE pages for information.

Gale (Focused Ed)

Gale Databases (Grades 8-12) is a leading research resource providing full-text articles from hundreds of up-to-date databases, accessible through Focused Education Resources.

Read below to learn more about the specific databases available through Gale.

Gale in Context: Canada

Gale in Context: Canada provides information on Canadian topics, people, places, and events through magazines, journals, news articles, primary sources, multimedia, and vetted websites.

Gale in Context: Science

Gale in Context: Science offers information on major science topics through reference content, magazines, journals, news articles, experiments, multimedia, and vetted websites, and also includes some math topics.

Gale in Context: Global Issues

Gale in Context: Global Issues presents international perspectives on current issues, countries, geography, civics, and science topics through articles, multimedia, primary sources, and statistical information.

Gale in Context: Power Search

Gale PowerSearch is a search platform unlike any other, providing libraries with a sophisticated yet simple solution for managing a wealth of periodical, reference, multimedia and primary source information.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to Gale Databases.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the icon for the Gale Database you wish to access.

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Step 2: Enter the username and password for Gale Databases from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

The Advanced Search feature underneath the search bar allows users to add filters and generate more specific results.

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Topic Finder 

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Users can find information organized by topic. Results can be formatted as tiles or a wheel. Below is the result of a search for “First Nations.”

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Content Levels and Lexile Measures allow readers to determine whether an article is written at an appropriate reading level for their learning needs.

The Translate button invites students to translate articles into a different language. Once a language has been selected, click on the "Complete Translation" button. The article's text will be translated, and the speaker button will allow the student to hear the article spoken in the selected language. This could be very useful when learning a second language.

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The Listen toolbar features read-aloud options and downloadable MP3s. The settings icon ⚙️ provides assistive technology options, including highlighting words, high contrast mode, speed adjust, and enhanced text visibility. Click on it to learn more and apply these features.

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HearBuilder

HearBuilder (K-Grade 8) is an online literacy program that provides systematic instruction in basic concepts, following directions, phonological awareness, sequencing, and auditory memory. This Subscription is recommended for students with dyslexia.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

  1. Navigate to HearBuilder and select the student login button.

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 2. Enter your username, password, and the login code given to you by your support teacher.

HearBuilder has a limited number of seats. It is available by referral from your support teacher.

Navigation & Use

Once logged in to HearBuilder, choose one of the four programs. Select the "Home" button in the top left corner to return to the home screen. HearBuilder recommends 15 minutes per day, 4 to 5 days per week. Teachers recommend using two of the four programs during each use.

 

Using HearBuilder on an iPad

HearBuilder works best when used on a computer. When using an iPad, all four HearBuilder program apps shown in the picture above must be downloaded individually. They are HearBuilder Sequencing, HB Auditory Memory, HB Phonological Awareness, and HB Following Directions.

Mathseeds and Mathletics

Mathseeds (K-3) provides structured, engaging math lessons that support and motivate struggling learners. Mathseeds starts with a placement test of up to 60 questions. The program then assesses student work and provides review as needed.

Mathletics (Gr. K-9) is a supplementary math course that builds confidence through personalized learning, exciting games and mastery challenges. It is very grade-specific, aligned with BC curriculum, and organized into units with end-of-unit tests. There is no placement test. Families can choose what units to work on.

These Subscriptions are not available to HCOS registered students.


Logging In

Mathseeds and Mathletics are accessed through Reading Eggs.

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2. Enter the login credentials that you received from your teacher.

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Navigation and Use

Mathseeds

Mathseeds begins with a placement test. It is important for families not to help their children with the questions when they first begin. This ensures that the subscription places students at an appropriate level, rather than one that is too difficult. 

Setting up a Mathseeds Parent Account

  1. Go to www.international.readingeggs.com/linkschool to create a parent account. Sign up with your email address and chosen password.



  1. Add your name.



  1. Select “start” below your child’s name.

Mathletics

 Here is The Family User Guide For Mathletics.

Short Mathletics information video for parents.

Download your Mathletics Parent Pack for all the information you need.

Setting up a Mathletics Parent Account

Parent Portal

Receive weekly email reports on your child's progress, use Parent Packs with tips, and have access to the parent blog.

  1. Sign up for the Weekly Parent Report.

 

Mathletics Downloadable Workbooks

Download workbooks for students or teachers are found here.

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Learning the Times Tables with Mathletics

Yes, Mathletics teaches the times tables through various methods, including a space-themed game called Multiverse, interactive activities, and printable worksheets. It uses a combination of engaging content, including the Multiverse game, curriculum-based activities, real-time challenges, and practice materials, to help students master multiplication facts. 

When a student is logged in, select the "Games" button from the top menu bar.

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Choose the "Multiverse" button to allow the student to play a space game using the times tables.

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Times Table Review can also be found in the downloadable workbooks accessed through the parent account described above, starting in Grade 3 with "Multiplication and Division."

myBlueprint

MyBlueprint (Grades 7-12) is a Career Education planner. The platform is a great asset as our students prepare for the creation of their digital portfolios and the world of work. Some of the features students will find in myBlueprint are:

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

There are six steps to log in to myBlueprint.

Step 1: Navigate to the myBlueprint landing page and select the "Sign Up" button in the top right corner. 

Step 2: Select your school from the drop-down menu.

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Step 3: Select "Student" for the account type.

Step 4: Select your grade level, then select the green "Continue" button.

Step 5: Complete the form, then select the green "Continue" button.

 

Step 6: Fill in the form with your account information and select "continue."

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Once your account is set up, visit myBlueprint and click the "Log In" button to enter your username/email and password. Your teacher may have done this in advance, and you will be able to bypass the steps above.

Navigation & Use

Watch the short overview video below.

The best place to start is by visiting the Education Planner Resources hub. There are many resources on a variety of topics, including Getting Started, Implementation & Curriculum, Exemplar Portfolios & Checklists, Lesson Plans, and Course Packages. Be sure to select "British Columbia" in the province filter box to access the resources for BC students.

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Here are some selected highlights from the Education Planner Resources hub:

Career and Life Assessment Surveys

The "Who Am I?" video explains how students can use the five career and life assessment surveys.

Scholarships

Year At A Glance

The Year at a Glance documents offer a month-by-month breakdown of learning goals, student activities, and valuable resources for successfully implementing the Education Planner for Grade 7-12 students. Click the links below to access the resources for each grade level:

Beyond Graduation

When students reach the end of their Grade 12 year and are ready to graduate, myBlueprint will prompt them to update the email on their account from a school email to a personal one. Adding a personal email will ensure that students will retain full access to their myBlueprint accounts free of charge after graduation.

According to their Privacy Policy, myBlueprint will delete accounts that have been inactive for more than 24 months. Before deletion, students will be notified via email to prompt them to log in to their accounts to retain access. If they do so, the 24-month window resets. If the student still does not log in, the account will be deleted.

National Geographic Kids (Focused Ed)

National Geographic Kids (K-Grade 7) a magazine resource for elementary and middle school students exploring the natural and cultural world.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to National Geographic Kids.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the National Geographic Kids icon.

Step 2: Enter the username and password for National Geographic Kids from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

National Geographic has magazines, books, videos, and pictures.

Headings on the site can be changed to different languages through the drop-down menu at the top right of the page.

The language and font size of articles can be changed in the menu above the article.

Articles can be cited, downloaded, saved, and printed.

Advanced Search can be used to make your search more specific.

PebbleGo

PebbleGo (K-Grade 3) is a searchable database that builds basic research skills through leveled texts, audio support, and engaging tools across multiple subjects.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

Use the PebbleGo direct link in the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

Navigation & Use

Watch the short video below.

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Visit the Resources Centre to locate videos, lesson plans, and content maps.

PebbleGo uses visual navigation tools. Users can search by either typing into the search bar or clicking on the breadcrumb pictures underneath the search bar. Selecting any of the pictures will take you back to that specific page.

Students can choose to play games or answer the question of the day.

PebbleGo also includes assistive technology. Hover your mouse over headings to hear them read aloud. Articles are read aloud by selecting the arrow at the article's beginning. Select highlighted words to read or hear the definition.

Once students have chosen an article, a new bar appears at the bottom of the page with several options.

Reading Eggs, Fast Phonics, & Reading Eggspress

Reading Eggs (K-Grade 7) focuses on a core phonics and sight-word curriculum, using skills and strategies essential for sustained reading success.

Fast Phonics (K-Grade 5) is an online synthetic phonics program that teaches essential phonics skills, including letter‑sound recognition, blending, and spelling. Children explore fun activities, decodable reading books, and meet lovable characters like the Reading Eggs Yeti.

Reading Eggs (K-Grade 2) makes learning to read interesting and engaging for kids through engaging online games and activities. Games, songs, golden eggs, and other rewards motivate students to keep exploring and learning as they build foundational literacy skills.

Reading Eggspress (Grades 2-7) is designed for older readers to build fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, spelling, and writing skills in an engaging way. Teachers can assign read-aloud activities and listen to student recordings to assess fluency and provide feedback.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Please preview content before using it with your students, especially in Reading Eggspress, as there is secular content. These books are optional and are not required reading. Families are advised to actively check texts to make choices that align with their family’s values.

Logging In

There are three steps to log in to Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress, or Fast Phonics. All three will show up on your dashboard.

Step 1: Contact your support teacher and request login information.

Step 2: Navigate to Reading Eggs, select your desired subscription, then select the blue "Login" button in the top-right corner.

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Step 3: Enter your login information.

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Step 4: Choose from your Reading Eggs Dashboard which site you would like to use by selecting the button for Fast Phonics, Reading Eggs, Reading Eggspress or the Library.

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Navigation & Use

Here is a helpful video on Fast Phonics.

You can also review more tutorial video content on the Reading Eggs site or try a sample lesson in Reading Eggspress. 

Sight Words

The "Eggy Words" – Sight Words app will help your child recognize and learn the essential sight words that make up a large part of everyday reading. They will do this while playing a fun game that will keep them engaged for many hours. Eggy Words is compatible with iPad, iPhone and Android devices.

There is a free version, Eggy 100, which contains the first 100 sight words, or you can purchase the full version, Eggy 250, which contains the top 250 sight words your child will need to learn. Both apps are available to download on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon.

Search for "Eggy 100" to download the free Reading Eggs app for sight words.

Placement Test

New students automatically receive a placement test the first time they log in to Reading Eggs.

To start the placement test, log in here.

Select the Reading Eggs button on the dashboard to get started. 

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 You should see the words "Placement Test" on the "My Lessons" button. 

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Reading Eggs will begin the placement test as soon as your student starts answering questions. The test can include up to 60 questions. It may take a few days to complete if your student answers correctly and works in shorter sessions. The test will automatically end after three incorrect answers.

While your student is taking the test, please avoid giving them the answers. It’s okay to help them understand what the question is asking and how to use the Subscription, but let them choose their own answers.

For the most accurate results, the test should be taken more than once. During the first assessment, part of the process involves learning how to use the program itself. Because of this, students might not answer all questions correctly—not due to their ability, but because they’re still figuring out how it works. As a result, they may be placed at a lower level than they actually belong.

Students can access the placement test at any time by contacting their teacher to reset it.

 Reading Eggs printable library.

Teacher toolkit

Worksheet bundles

If you would like to share your student's reading progress with your support teacher, consider using a voice recorder (e.g., Vocaroo) and sharing the file.

Additional Learning Opportunities in Reading Eggs

Story Factory (Lessons 11+) invites students to practice writing skills and storytelling by creating their own storybooks. Students can save their books to My House for later rereading or submit them to a weekly contest.

Reggie’s Shop Arcade (Lessons 7+) and My House (Lessons 11+) motivate learners by awarding Golden Eggs to celebrate their learning achievements. In Reggie’s Shop, students can cash in their Golden Eggs to decorate their house or dress their avatars. In the Arcade, students can also spend their Golden Eggs and play educational games.

Spelling Skills Bank (Lessons 41+) incorporates lessons that test spelling strategies, including word structure, word families, meaning, segmentation, phonics, and repetition to build spelling knowledge.

Puzzle Park (Lessons 41+) allows students to experience brain-stretching puzzles that reinforce comprehension, high-frequency sight word knowledge, vocabulary development, and problem-solving. 

Driving Tests (Lessons 41+) assess reading skills, including high-frequency sight words, phonics, and vocabulary. Students are rewarded with an exciting racing game for answering questions correctly.

Storylands (Lessons 61+) focuses on expanding vocabulary and building comprehension skills using activities, levelled texts, and a comprehension quiz in each lesson.

Clinker Castle (Lessons 61+) is a themed Storylands area, designed for early readers to build comprehension and vocabulary.  It features 20 interactive lessons and stories centered on a royal family and their pet dragon, offering rewards like golden eggs, avatar items, and map features. 

Troubleshooting

rightnow MEDIA

rightnow MEDIA (K-Adult) is a video library of Bible study topics for students of all ages, including a "Just for Kids" section. It is available to all HCOS families.

Logging In

Find the invitation link under the Subs/Password tab on the Search Portal. Follow the instructions to sign up for an account on rightnow MEDIA.

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Navigation & Use

Watch this short video below.

Select the "Browse" button in the top left corner to get a quick idea of what is available. Once on the "Browse" page, you can refine your search by selecting the "Advanced Search" button at the far right.

Use the "How to Instill a Christian World View in Students" videos.

Assistive technology options include "audio only" and picture-in-picture settings.

rightnow MEDIA Kids

You can find rightnow MEDIA Kids by selecting the "Kids" button in the top left corner. Select the logo at any time to return to the homepage.

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Signal Hill Career and Health Education Resources

Signal Hill Curriculum Resources

The Signal Hill Curriculum is a collection of free, developmentally appropriate, values-based lesson bundles designed to help children and teens grow in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and interpersonal skills. Units support children in discovering their intrinsic value and equip them with tools to navigate relationships, life choices, and personal growth. While the resources are not specifically faith-based, lessons can be infused with a Christian worldview perspective throughout. 

Signal Hill lessons are created by educators and made available through the Signal Hill Life Education Society, a nonprofit organization which focuses on promoting human dignity, mental wellness, and character development in young people.

Curriculum Features

These resources are designed to be flexible and can be readily adapted to the hybrid or home learning environment. 

How Does It Help Me?

This curriculum offers practical, ready-to-use support for families looking to strengthen their child’s social-emotional learning and overall well-being. The materials align well with many required areas of learning in the BC Career and Health Education curriculum. Signal Hill materials are a lovely way to guide your children through conversations about emotions, relationships, and values.  

How does it support your child?

How does it support you as a parent?

Materials are written with different grade ranges in mind: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. As such, the resources can be easily adapted to suit your family's needs. 

How Do I Access and Use It?

Accessing and using the curriculum is simple and flexible. You can begin immediately without creating an account or making a purchase.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Visit the curriculum store

Step 2: Choose your child’s grade level

Step 5: Review and implement the lessons

TeachingBooks

TeachingBooks (K-Grade 12) is an online database that enhances children’s and young adult literature with videos, audio, and discussion resources. It includes the following features:

Logging In

Navigate to TeachingBooks, then enter the username and password for TeachingBooks from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

Navigation & Use

On-Demand webinars

Learn all the best practices for Teaching Books from their short On-Demand webinars. These can also be found by searching for the word 'webinar' in their search bar.

Search TeachingBooks when logged into our school account, and a Sora logo will appear, displaying titles that are part of our collection. Select the Sora logo to check out your item. Learn more at TeachingBooks.net/SoraDiscovery.

TeachingBooks can also be accessed through Sora. 

TeachingBooks has an Early Literacy Toolkit available for parents. These include book suggestions, printables, graphic organizers, instructional supports, timely topics, and ready-to-use ideas.

Digital Escape rooms are a fun way to engage students and enhance learning. Navigate to Digital Escape Rooms, then select a book title from the list. Scroll down to select "Book Guides, Activities, and Lessons." Scroll down to the Digital Escape Room button on the next page.

Games include Book Cover Jigsaw Puzzles, Book Description Word Search, Concentration, and Author/Illustrator Name Game.

Fluent French and Spanish speakers may wish to use French Language Resources or Spanish Language Resources. Please note that these resources are not for French or Spanish language learners.

Touch-type Read & Spell

Touch-type Read and Spell (TTRS) (Grades 3-12) is a highly accessible, multi-sensory course that teaches touch-typing, reading, and spelling simultaneously. TTRS has 24 levels, each with 31 modules. Modules contain words organized into groups of spelling patterns. Students practice typing these patterns using the correct fingering for touch-typing. At the end of every four modules, there is a dictation module to reinforce patterns previously practiced. The keyboard and screen can be customized for sensory comfort and support.

This course is designed for students who also have difficulty synthesizing phonemes. Engaging the skill of touch-typing aims to provide an additional avenue of learning. It is an excellent resource for students challenged by dyslexia.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

Step 1: Fill in this short machform.

Step 2: Wait for an email from Subscriptions Coordinator Margaret Basaraba with a username and password.

Step 3: Navigate to TTRS and enter the username and password from Margaret.

If you are a Flex family, don't use the steps above. Navigate to TTRS and enter the username and password provided by your Flex teacher. 

Navigation & Use

Student accounts that are inactive for one year will be removed from the platform at the end of the school year.

Select the short video below to hear Mark's story.

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Once you have logged in to the dashboard, you will see a bar at the top that allows you to access the TTRS main course, including statistics, subjects, messages, settings, notifications, and your profile information. 

Hand-Placement while typing

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The Hand Placement keyboard will not appear when using an iPad in a browser. Please download the TTRS app onto your iPad to see the hand-placement keyboard.

Subjects and Free Writing

The Subjects tab allows students to practice words within specific areas of interest (e.g., Art, Fitness, Gaming, Music, GCSE Religious Education through Christianity) or English and Spanish Language Arts content (e.g., spelling, grammar, parts of speech). 

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Parents are encouraged to preview the age range suggestions for subjects to ensure the chosen subjects are age-appropriate.

Find free writing pages by selecting the "TTRS Course" button on the top menu. Select the green "free writing" button to get started.

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Visit the TTRS Help Centre for more information on adjusting settings. It may also be helpful to download this printable daily checklist to help you keep track of your progress.

Glitches

TTRS has encountered numerous issues with its new platform.

TTRS does not work well on an iPad. I highly recommend using this Subscription on a computer.

Find helpful suggestions from TTRS here.

If TTRS refuses to save your work, you can move on by following the instructions below. Please email Margaret Basaraba if you are having issues with TTRS.

Log in to your account and select the "TTRS" Course button from the top of the page.

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Select the toggle arrow to the left of the "Level" number.

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Select the button for the level you are working on and continue.

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You can choose any level button.

Turning Audio Off

The default setting is for TTRS to read aloud the words that are being typed. The audio track accompanies the letters as they appear on screen, reinforcing sound-letter correspondence, which is a crucial skill for sounding out words in reading.

To turn the audio off, select "Settings" from the top menu bar.

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Next, click on the "Audio and Typing" button.

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Toggle off any of the audio buttons that you do not want to use. They will be gray when off and orange when on. The "Play end of module applause" button gives a brief amount of applause as students finish a module.

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Every fourth module is in dictation mode, where the words are not displayed; instead, they are spoken aloud. If your sound is turned off, you will not be able to hear or see every fourth module.

Games

Games are available in TTRS after completing several modules. Email Margaret Basaraba to have games activated in your account settings.

Finding Reports

Select the "My Stats" tab to see how your student is doing.

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The next page to load will show you the reports from the "Main Course." If your student is working in the "Subjects" area of the course, you will need to select "Subjects" to see those reports.

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Tynker

Tynker (K-Grade 10) teaches coding as students create games and animated projects. Students gain a solid foundation in programming and computational thinking, which prepares them to transition to any mainstream object-oriented programming language. After learning the fundamentals, students can transition to JavaScript or Python within the Tynker learning system.

HCOS Enrolled students who wish to receive teacher-guided instruction in Tynker can email Mr Mark Lamden for more information about enrolling in the online ADST: Levelled Coding module. Check with your support teacher for Mr Lamden's contact information.

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In

There are seven steps to log in to Tynker.

Step 1: Email Margaret Basaraba for help setting up an account. If your students already have a Tynker account, you can email Margaret Basaraba to ask for additional classes to be added to their account.

Step 2: Navigate to Tynker and select "Log In" from the top right corner.

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Step 3: Select "Student." 

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Step 4: Enter the username and password provided by Margaret or your support teacher, then click the orange "Log in" button.

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Step 5: Select the drop-down menu at the top right of the page and choose "join a class."

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Step 6: Enter the class code provided by Margaret or your support teacher.

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Step 7: Choose the course you wish to enter by selecting the picture.

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Navigation & Use

Watch this short video to learn more about how students can use Tynker. Additional video tutorials are available at the Tynker Support Centre.

Completing Lessons

Each lesson will be brightly lit before it is completed. There will be many steps inside the lesson to complete it. Select the picture to open the lesson.

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As each lesson is completed, it will be grayed out.

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As you start each lesson, you will see locks on each of the parts of the lesson that are not completed. Tynker will move you through each of these steps. When the lesson is complete, all the locks will be gone, and only numbers will remain.

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To log out during a lesson, select "Replay." Go to the top right and select "log out."

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A progress bar will appear if you have only partly completed a lesson.

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Students can repeat previous parts of a lesson by selecting an earlier number.

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Students can move forward to a new lesson by selecting the gray arrow by the Tynker logo in the top left corner.

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All of the numbers will be shown when a lesson is complete.   

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Sound can be turned off by selecting the three dots at the top right corner and then toggling the "Sound" switch.

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What in the World?

What in the World? (Grades 5-10) is a current events resource that enhances understanding of current Canadian and international events. The magazine is published eight times a year from September to May. Each issue includes:

This subscription is not available to HCOS Registered students.

Logging In 

Access to "What in the World?" magazine has changed. Contact your teacher to receive access to the "What in the World?" resources.

Navigation & Use

Please contact your teacher for the current links.

Magazine Formats

Magazines are available in two formats: .pdf and .docx.

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Les Plan strongly recommends that you save the PDF file to your computer before opening and printing it.

Publication Schedule for 2025/26

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Students' resource links that coordinate with the current magazines can be found here.

World Book (Focused Ed)

World Book (K-Grade 12) is the leading online encyclopedia. 

Click below to learn more about the specific features offered by World Book.

Early Learning (K-Grade 3)

Early Learning supports early elementary students with “Trek’s Travels,” “Welcome to Reading,” and “Know It.” These sites include narrative stories, interactive games, and a visual encyclopedia to support early reading, numeracy, and knowledge. Pre-readers will enjoy listening to stories. Readers can control the story's pace as word-by-word highlighting guides them. They can also play games and enjoy sorting, painting, and matching puzzles. Print-and-go activities will also interest your primary-aged students.

World Book Kids (K-Grade 5)

World Book Kids is an online encyclopedia designed for a younger primary elementary audience with easy-to-read articles, illustrations, and engaging activities. Students can enjoy science projects, experiments, biographical searches, animal comparisons, and mapping searches, including World Book Maps with printable PDF maps.

World Book Student (Grades 5-8)

World Book Student gives elementary and middle school students access to encyclopedia and reference articles, biographies, videos, animations, historical features, educational tools, and activities. Students will learn about research skills needed to complete research projects, including the planning process, evaluating sources, and creating citations. Students will also learn how to use MyResearch, which allows them to save all their research. Students can also create timelines to make their social study projects sparkle with 21st-century options. The biography centre will help students research famous Canadians and inspiring people. Surf the Ages website is for ancient civilizations research. Quizzes and activities are made easy for teachers and students to access. In the Headlines provides a history feed from news of the day.

World Book Discover (Grades 3-9)

World Book Discover is a collection of resources for differentiated learning, including read-aloud, text translation, video, and easy-to-read information. This resource supports students who need additional support with research articles, tools, and multimedia and interactive videos. There is also a life skills component to help students build financial literacy and health education skills.

World Book Advanced (Grades 9-12)

World Book Advanced gives students access to refined optimized searching of encyclopedias, multimedia, eBooks (including Shakespeare and Dickens, library, and other classics), and primary source databases. It also includes research tools such as dictionaries, atlas, and research guides with bibliographical citation builders. Students have the ability to create individual accounts, save their content, create timelines, and develop citations in MLA format. Primary and secondary sources are covered in all databases. The Pathfinders feature helps students research popular topics and links to media, biographies, government, and history.

World Book Timelines (K-Grade 12)

World Book Timelines is optimized for tablets and offers hundreds of pre-generated timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Featuring more personalization and customization options than any other World Book site, World Book Timelines allows users to create their own timeline from scratch, adding events, descriptions, and media. 

L’Encyclopédie Découverte (Grades 8-12)

L'Encyclopédie Découverte offers students a colourful engagement in the French language. Categories include: People, Exploring the World, Science and Math, Religions of the World, Plants and Animals, History, Arts and Literature, and Sports and Hobbies. Rich with images and engaging activities, L'Encyclopédie Découverte gives students added value and experience alongside their French language studies. This site is for students who are already fluent in French and is not meant to be a language-learning resource.

Logging In

There are two steps to log in to World Book.

Step 1: Navigate to BC Digital Classroom, then select the icon for the World Book resource you wish to access.

Step 2: Enter the username and password for World Book from the Subs/Passwords tab in the Search Portal.

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Navigation & Use

Select the video below to watch a short overview of World Book Online.

World Book Online Video Tutorials is a collection of brief video tutorials to help familiarize users with the resources available on World Book.

Saving Your Research

World Book allows students to set up their own “My Research” page for saving their work. Click the hamburger menu (three lines) at the top right corner to access.

Next, select “My Research” from the navigation options.

Finally, select “Create an Account” to set up your folder with your username and password.


Users can now save a WorldBook article to their "My Research" page by selecting the "Tools" setting in the upper right corner of the article.