COE Technology Resources - Curriculum Materials Library

No Longer Your Grandma's Library: New Technology Resources in the CML
http://www.library.unlv.edu/cml
CEB 101

The CML offers many resources that can help faculty and students infuse their teaching with technology. Among these resources are CD-ROM software, online databases covering a broad spectrum of content and computer hardware that is available for use at the CML.

• Currently the CML houses over 150 CD-ROM programs (and growing!) covering many subject areas in the PreK-12 curriculum. Two iMac computers are available solely for the purpose of CD-ROM preview and programs can be put on reserve for courses or checked out for 3-week increments. To access the database of titles, click on "Library Catalog" from the UNLV Libraries' web page (www.library.unlv.edu), click on "course reserves" (either course name or professor/instructor name) and type in "cml cd". Most of the CD-ROM programs are supported by both PC and Mac platforms.
  
  
• UNLV Libraries have purchased subscriptions to many online databases and indexes that can provide full text resources right at your fingertips. These resources can be accessed from anywhere on campus or from home…great for those WebCT courses!

  EDRS E*Subscribe offers access to the entire ERIC document database from 1966 forward and full-text electronic document images from 1993 forward. Documents may also be searched through ERIC FirstSearch to link with E*Subscribe for document access.

  Professional Development Collection provides a highly specialized collection of nearly 440 full text journals, designed for professional educators.

  SIRS Discoverer is an interactive tool that strengthens research, reading, writing and computer skills. Because it includes middle and elementary curriculum topics, Discoverer can be easily integrated into classroom activities.

  World Book Online includes full text articles from the most current print edition of World Book Encyclopedia, 1800 additional articles, web links, multimedia features, teacher & parent resources. Available only in the CML.

  Kraus Curriculum Development Library Online provides PDF reproductions of the more than 300 complete curriculum documents that make up the 20th edition of this resource. These documents have been developed by experienced curriculum specialists from school systems throughout the English-speaking world and cover all disciplines, subjects, and grade levels found in Pre-K through 12th grade education and Adult Basic Education. Also includes access to the Cumulative Index, 1983-2001.

  Discovering Collection is comprehensive, cross-curricular reference source combining thousands of biographies, topical overviews, critical analyses, plot summaries, events, and media elements into a single database that supports K-12 classroom learning.

  To access these resources, click on "Research and Information" from the UNLV Libraries' web page (www.library.unlv.edu), click on "Find Journal Articles" and find the title you're seeking in the alphabetic list. To connect from home, follow the instructions from the link at the top of the "Find Journal Articles" page.

• Finally, the CML has acquired all new computer workstations with access to Microsoft Office 2000 Premium software and a color printer. In its updated classroom space, complete with a SMART Board, CML staff are able to provide orientations for Education classes, which can be scheduled by calling x3593 or from the CML web page. Content of these orientations can be tailored to meet the needs of your students.

Don't forget to check out the CML web page, especially the "Web Resources" portion at www.library.unlv.edu/cml/webresources.html. Any feedback or suggestions for web links are much appreciated! Please direct any questions to Jen Fabbi at x3884 or jfabbi@ccmail.nevada.edu.