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What are the products of The World & I Online?
The World & I Online began in 1986 as a monthly print magazine, developed its four online sites during 2002-2003, and converted to an online-only format in 2004. Our four websites are: WorldandI.com for the general public, WorldandISchool.com for K-12 schools, WorldandIHomeschool.com for homeschoolers, and WorldandIJournal.com for colleges and public libraries. Each site includes the complete collection of back-issue articles and special features tailored to the needs of the specific audience.WorldandISchool.com is the perfect cross-curriculum resource that features core curriculum pages, Global Culture Studies, Special Collections and Reports by class, Teacher’s Guide lesson plans, State Standards for all states, interactive weekly Crossword Puzzles, our new World Gallery, and more.
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Are all your
articles available online?
Yes, all the Teacher’s Guides since we began publishing them in 1992 are posted on our website.
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Are all
the Teacher’s Guides available online?
Yes, all the Teacher’s Guides since we began publishing them in 1992 are posted on our website.
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What
is the reading level of WorldandISchool.com?
The reading level is for high schools and middle schools, and our site is additionally a great resource for elementary school teachers. Our World Gallery and multimedia presentations are good for elementary school students too. We publish academic content in a journalistic style for easier readability.
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Are
usernames and passwords case sensitive?
No, they are not case sensitive.
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I forgot my username and password. How can I find out what they are?
Just click “Forgot Password?” in the Login box and submit your email address for your username and password to be sent to you automatically. If you don’t have an email address, call toll-free 866-211-6040.
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I tried to read an article in your eLibrary but couldn’t. Why not?
There are a few possible reasons. First, to generally view full text you need to be a subscriber. Second, if you happened to have closed out of our site and then returned to it right away, then it may say you are allowed only one user; this is because the system takes up to ten minutes to recognize that you left the site, so trying to re-enter right away looks like a second person is trying to use the same access code. Third, you may have to enable your Cookies function, so that your computer can retain the memory of the username/password you type in, once you click to the next page. To check your Cookies function, just click on the URL below and look for the appropriate instructions.
http://webmaster.info.aol.com/cookieguide.html
If there is still a problem, please call toll-free 866-211-6040.
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Do you have a banner that our school can post on its homepage for
easy access to WorldandISchool.com?
Yes! Just click on “Contact Us” at the bottom of the homepage, and then click on “Easy Link Banner” for instructions.
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Do you
have a tutorial on how to use your site?
The “Take a Tour” link at the top of the homepage will give you an
overview of the content and structure of our resource.
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Where can I
find my Teacher Access Code?
It is up to the individual teacher to create his/her own access code; this can be done by clicking on the “Teacher Register” link on the main Teacher’s Corner page. You will, however, need your institution’s unique Subscriber Number, which you can get from your Librarian/Media Specialist, or just call 866-211-6040 (toll-free) and we can look it up for you.
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How
much does a subscription cost?
Just click on “Subscribe” at the top of the homepage to find the latest rates.
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How do I renew my
subscription?
Once you are logged in, click on “Renew” in the Login box in the upper left corner of the homepage, which will take you to a renewal form. You can then choose the option that is best for you.
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How can our school upgrade from single-user to multiple-user access
to your online site?
If you would like to upgrade to a higher-level access, you may either check it on the renewal form from the “Renew” link in the Login box in the upper left corner of the homepage, or call toll-free 866-211-6040 to arrange it.
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Is there a way that our school can arrange for a company or
individual to sponsor a subscription to your site?
Yes! We developed our Online Partners in Education program for that purpose. Just click on the Teacher’s Corner icon at the top right column of the homepage, and then click on “Sponsorship” in the lower right area to find instructions and handy materials to use.
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I couldn’t complete the process of signing up for a subscription.
Was my credit card charged?
We apologize for any problems you encountered with the subscription process. The good news is that your credit card should not have been charged if you could not complete the sign-up process. Please try again, and be sure the data for all fields is valid. If the problem persists, email education@worldandi.com or call toll-free 866-211-6040 and we will check on it.
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