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Welcome! This training video is for
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Gale's Elementary Resources, which are
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part of TexQuest, a statewide digital
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resource program providing high quality
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resources, like those from Gale, to
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Texas K through 12 public schools and
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open enrollment charters.
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After completing this module, you'll be able to
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demonstrate basic features and functions
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of Gale's Elementary Resources:
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National Geographic Kids,
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Gale in Context: Elementary,
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(formerly Kids InfoBits)
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and Gale In Context: Middle School.
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TexQuest is supported by appropriations
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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.
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Start by visiting texquest.net
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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:
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(elementary, middle or high school)
[00:01:02.259]
or select a provider.
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Today we'll be looking at Gale's Resources.
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Select a resource and enter your
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district name and password.
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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.
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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
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hundreds of books, images and videos.
[00:01:36.439]
Gale In Context: Elementary is perfect for
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elementary age learners.
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It's a trustworthy, easy-to-use resource
[00:01:42.260]
with age-appropriate, curriculum-related
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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.
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.