[OPLINLIST] Fw: Science Online Announcement--Complete Revision and Upgrade Coming Soon

[Stephen Hedges]

Science Online has announced some upcoming changes to their product, see the pdf document at http://www.infobasepublishing.com/campaign/2015/ScienceOnline/SO_SneakPeek_FINAL.pdf or read the highlights below.

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Stephen Hedges, Director 
 [Note new email: stephen at oplin.ohio.gov]
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Coming This Summer:
The New and Improved Science Online 

       Dear Valued Subscriber,
We are pleased to announce that Science Online will  be completely revamped and upgraded later this summer. Here are some highlights of the exciting improvements in store:
 New, dynamic design that facilitates STEM research and learning 
 New, interactive experiments that replicate the in-class laboratory experience in a safe and user-friendly environment 
 New, editorially curated Topic Centers on the most studied science disciplines to help users find a starting point for  their research 
 New, focused eLearning Modules—the  full, updated content of nine science eLearning Modules that provide targeted coverage of a variety of core curriculum topics along with important educator resources 
 Videos and animations that  reinforce visual learning and provide convenient overviews 
 A wealth of new and updated content 
 New curriculum tools and complete sources index 
 New and improved search options 
 Dynamic citations in MLA, Chicago, and APA formats, with EasyBib export functionality 
 Searchable Reuters® newsfeed 
 Google  Translate and Read Aloud capability.  
 Administrators  and users will be upgraded automatically to the new and improved Science Online. No action on your part is required.