Instructional Resource Center
Deborah Booth
Phone:
(518) 736-4375
FAX:
(518) 736-4371
E-mail:
dbooth@hfmboces.org
This center includes a library of more than 4,900
multimedia titles (DVDs, audio books, video,
multiple-copy books and big books) covering a wide range
of curriculum areas for all grade levels.
These materials are available to teachers and
administrators via an on-line catalog to supplement and
enhance classroom resources. To access that catalog,
click
here.
The center also includes a literature collection
containing videos and books for elementary children, a
literature-based video collection for middle school
students, a graphic novel collection for high schools
and a holiday collection for elementary schools.
Educational television programming and teleconferences
are taped off-air upon request, following U.S. Copyright
Laws.
The center also provides audio-visual and computer
repair through a cross-contract with a cooperating
BOCES. All materials and equipment are delivered daily
via the Courier Service.
IRC
offers Learn360 video streaming service
February, 2010
HFM
BOCES Instructional Resource Center (IRC) is now offering
Learn360 video streaming services to all member district
staff. Video streaming takes advantage of the latest technology
to deliver high-quality K-12 content to the classroom via the
Internet.
All materials available through Learn360—full length
videos, audio and video clips, images, and articles—are
completely integrated into the existing IRC catalog. Searches
done by subject, grade level or even New York State Standards
will include any available streaming resources in the search
results.
Learn 360 provides comprehensive, up-to-date content
along with an easy to use interface. According to Library Media
Specialist Edie Willcox, the system is so user-friendly that
formal training is not even necessary! “Your IRC account gives
you access to all Learn360 materials,” Edie said.
Anyone currently using PBS EdVideo Online should remember
that it will be discontinued in June. All of their downloaded
materials must be deleted at that point to comply with copyright
law.
Need an IRC account or have you forgotten your password? Call
Janie Zanella at 736-4375 for excellent and on-the-spot
assistance.
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