[00:00:00.640] Welcome! This training video is for [00:00:02.689] Gale's Elementary Resources, which are [00:00:04.750] part of TexQuest, a statewide digital [00:00:06.849] resource program providing high quality [00:00:09.029] resources, like those from Gale, to [00:00:11.199] Texas K through 12 public schools and [00:00:13.269] open enrollment charters. [00:00:14.939] After completing this module, you'll be able to [00:00:16.989] demonstrate basic features and functions [00:00:19.160] of Gale's Elementary Resources: [00:00:21.739] National Geographic Kids, [00:00:24.839] Gale in Context: Elementary, [00:00:26.980] (formerly Kids InfoBits) [00:00:28.339] and Gale In Context: Middle School. [00:00:31.839] TexQuest is supported by appropriations [00:00:34.030] from the Texas State Legislator, [00:00:36.439] a grant from the Institute of Museum [00:00:38.619] and Library Services, and member fees. [00:00:42.140] First, let's go over how to access the resources available. [00:00:45.939] Start by visiting texquest.net [00:00:48.140] You may also have access through your campus or district webpage. [00:00:51.539] from texquest.net. You can access [00:00:53.539] your TexQuest resources and find [00:00:55.600] training and support. [00:00:57.539] To get started, select your campus level: [00:00:59.920] (elementary, middle or high school) [00:01:02.259] or select a provider. [00:01:03.159] Today we'll be looking at Gale's Resources. [00:01:05.540] Select a resource and enter your [00:01:07.540] district name and password. [00:01:09.540] Contact TexQuest support for help with district [00:01:11.750] user names and passwords. [00:01:14.939] Now let's go over the Gale resources that are available. [00:01:17.250] With National Geographic Kids, students go on amazing [00:01:21.840] adventures in science, nature, culture, [00:01:24.189] archaeology and space. [00:01:26.040] This engaging resource contains [00:01:28.049] National Geographic Kids magazine going [00:01:30.260] back to 2009 as well as [00:01:32.299] hundreds of books, images and videos. [00:01:36.439] Gale In Context: Elementary is perfect for [00:01:38.450] elementary age learners. [00:01:40.040] It's a trustworthy, easy-to-use resource [00:01:42.260] with age-appropriate, curriculum-related [00:01:44.500] content. [00:01:45.540] It features a modern, graphical interface [00:01:47.540] so kids can gain comfort searching for reliable [00:01:49.870] information about their favorite subjects: [00:01:52.239] animals, music, science, sports and [00:01:54.340] more. Gale In Context: Elementary [00:01:56.730] addresses the way that kids learn and research– and makes it fun! [00:02:02.219] Gale In Context: Middle School can be used to challenge elementary [00:02:04.670] students with more advanced research needs or [00:02:06.849] reading levels. It provides primary [00:02:09.020] source materials, multimedia, news [00:02:11.530] books, and even creative works and science [00:02:13.669] experiments, to support the entire curriculum. [00:02:17.039] Now that you know a bit about your Gale elementary [00:02:19.610] collection, our trainers will demonstrate these [00:02:21.789] resources and show you some of their top features.