Databases

Research databases that may work in a low or high budget school. To download the PDF version click on the link under the table.

Online databases provide students with reliable information, which is a 21st century skill students need to develop. However, with district budget cuts around the country many schools are having trouble maintaining their online subscriptions. Librarians and administrators are forced to cut subscribed databases from their budgets, and may not be inquiring about less expensive means of valuable information for students. Fortunately there are databases, containing reliable information, educators can use at lower prices. Many research database companies offer low price packages for lower budget schools. As shown in Figure 10, district-wide database packages are less expensive than buying for individual schools. For low-budget schools, there are free research databases (for all grades) on the web that provide teachers and students with trustworthy information needed for problem solving and critical thinking (Figure 10). In addition, //Spartan Guide// (2011) is a commendable resource for online information literacy websites. The //Spartan Guide: New Tools// (2011) provides educators with pathfinders, illuminating the numerous educational technology tools offered on the web.

Click on the logo above to visit Dr. Valenza's //Spartan Guide// (2011)