I chose "wind energy" for my topic under bacic search. I was surprised as to the amount of information one found plus giving reference to the benefits & drawbacks and the economic impact of wind energy.
I liked the simplicity of the research. Both high school & middle school students would be able to utilize. Having the article read too was a nice element, as a student could return to the reference to go over again, to help understand & reinforce. I thought the citation tool feature was benificial to help explain & provided examples for formatting.
I can see staff utilizing on a smart board and or on their wikki space. They would be able to highlight the areas they want to reinforce and have it read to the students for modeling what information they are seeking in a report.The side bar and the dictionary are nice features, which again supports and strengthens the information a staff member, would want their students to remember.
I LOVE your ideas of how to use this with smart board & wiki!! Thanks for sharing. I agree that the search is simple, but powerful. We think GVRL expands what most libraries have to offer, and you mentioned many of the great features. Thanks for your comments.
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