ScienceFlix, a new Scholastic product

We're excited to introduce ScienceFlix, a brand-new digital STEM product from Scholastic.

Please join us on January 13th at 10:00 am for an in-depth review of the many features and assets in this dynamic resource. 

To register: http://bit.ly/1A07tPY

ScienceFlix offers 30 complete scientific units over six curricula strands, each featuring:

· Engaging videos to build background knowledge and introduce the topic and key vocabulary

· Anchor articles written at three reading levels

· Supplemental articles written at three reading levels

· Project and experiment ideas

· Science career section

· News article with study guide

· Multimedia including interactive timeline, slideshows, videos and more

· Lesson plans

· Thousands of vetted websites on related content

For additional information, here is review from School Library Journal:

http://www.slj.com/2014/12/reviews/digital-resources/scienceflix-an-in-depth-exploration-to-tempt-budding-scientists-reference-online/

Webinars this Week

Save the dates for webinars from these vendors. Please see our calendar for invite information: http://califa.org/calendar/

BookFlix: 

December 11, 2014 at 11 am​

This webinar will cover:

* BookFlix introduction

* Features

* Correlations to the Common Core

* Resources available for library staff/patrons

* Questions

Pronunciator: 

December 10, 2014 at 11 am

Pronunciator will demonstrate its sleek new interface; learning guides (up to 22 months of guided instruction per language); and ProRadio feature (streaming major label music with lyrics) 

Skillsoft Books24X7: 

December 9, 2014 at 1:30 pm

Skillsoft’s Books24x7 provides business, technical and well being content containing thousands of digitized books, book summaries, research reports and best practices. There are also instructional videos covering a wide range of IT, programming and desktop topics.