The World Book Encyclopedia is not only updated daily (compared to the print
encyclopedia which is outdated when it comes to publication and is not
updated daily with supplements), it also contains interactive components
that allow ALL students (with access to a computer) to use the materials
from both ON and or OFF campus (through remote access passwords).
As opposed to the print encyclopedia which is often not checked out, the
online version allows students to access the materials without waiting for
someone to "finish with the volume" being requested---more than one student
can use the same material at the same time.
The World Book Encyclopedia also offers maps, videos, as well as a British
and Spanish version of the encyclopedia, which can be very useful for both
students and teachers.
World Book also offers pictures (which can be used in multimedia projects),
sounds, tables, charts, timelines, videos, animations, and websites that
relate to the subject being researched.
The World Book online is a GREAT resource to allow student in elementary
school (and middle school) the opportunity to begin learning how to use
online databases to search for information effectively by learning how to
construct search strings to locate information.
I believe that the World Book Encyclopedia Online is the BEST value for your
dollars because it allows for SO much more than the printed work does /
did. In addition, it enhances the classroom projects by allowing the
library's resources to be used by everyone without everyone having to
physically be IN the library ---and yet, the librarian can still teach the
tool in the classroom, the computer lab, or the library!
If your central office is against the product, it seems that they just don't
understand the benefits of online research tools. In order to prepare our
students for future research, this product offers ease of use with
familiarity that both teachers and parents will love!
Good luck!
~Shonda
Shonda Brisco, MLIS
Technology Librarian
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth, TX 76109
sbrisco@gmail.com
http://www.fwcds.org
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