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Digital Literacy - TeachersFirst

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K to 12
Digital literacy, in the context of online media and resource sharing, refers to the ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and create digital content online. It includes critically...more
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Digital literacy, in the context of online media and resource sharing, refers to the ability to effectively navigate, evaluate, and create digital content online. It includes critically assessing the credibility of online information, understanding the implications of sharing personal data, and responsibly participating in digital communities. For educators and students alike, digital literacy involves not only consuming online resources but also curating and sharing collections of valuable materials. As the digital world continues to evolve, fostering these skills becomes increasingly crucial for informed citizenship and lifelong learning in the 21st century.

tag(s): digital literacy (18)

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Share these resources with your students to learn about digital literacy. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.
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What Does Digital Literacy Really Look Like? - Nearpod

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K to 12
  
The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship...more
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The Nearpod Digital Citizenship & Literacy blog provides teachers with valuable insights, lesson ideas, and interactive resources to help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics like online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, the blog offers practical strategies for integrating digital literacy into the classroom. With links to Nearpod's interactive lessons, educators can easily engage students in discussions and activities that promote safe and ethical online behavior. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.

tag(s): blogs (73), cyberbullying (44), digital citizenship (93), digital literacy (18), media literacy (113)

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Before starting a lesson, create a scavenger hunt where students find examples of positive and negative digital behavior, such as a well-cited article vs. fake news or a respectful comment vs. cyberbullying. Use Nearpod reviewed here to include interactive features (like polls and collaborative boards) to discuss their findings. Use a Nearpod Time to Climb activity or a quiz to present real-life digital dilemmas (ex,: "A friend shares their password with you--what do you do?"). Have students use Nearpod's Draw It feature or a tool like Canva reviewed here to design an infographic on online safety, cyberbullying, or digital footprints.
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Digital Matters: Free Digital Literacy Lessons - Internet Matters

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4 to 8
  
The Digital Matters Online Learning Platform is a free interactive resource designed to help teachers educate students about online safety and digital literacy. It offers engaging,...more
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The Digital Matters Online Learning Platform is a free interactive resource designed to help teachers educate students about online safety and digital literacy. It offers engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons that use real-life scenarios, discussion prompts, and gamified activities to teach key topics such as cyberbullying, online privacy, and digital well-being. The platform encourages critical thinking and responsible online behavior, making it an excellent tool for fostering digital citizenship in the classroom.

tag(s): cyberbullying (44), digital literacy (18), gamification (86), internet safety (116)

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Challenge students to create a short public service announcement (PSA) (video, poster, or podcast) about an online safety topic. Have them use digital resources such as moovly reviewed here, Canva Edu reviewed here, or Spotify for Podcasters (previously Anchor) reviewed here. Have students conduct a mock investigation of an imaginary person's digital footprint and use clues (ex., fake social media posts, search history) to assess potential risks and discuss best practices for online privacy. Use the platform's built-in case studies and discussion prompts to analyze in small groups.
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Digital Literacy - PBS LearningMedia

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K to 12
   
Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online...more
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Explore this collection of engaging lessons, videos, and activities to find resources that help students develop essential digital citizenship skills. Covering topics such as online safety, media literacy, and responsible technology use, this resource equips educators with tools to teach students how to navigate the digital world responsibly. It is ideal for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, providing age-appropriate content to foster critical thinking, ethical online behavior, and digital problem-solving skills.

tag(s): digital literacy (18), internet safety (116), media literacy (113), STEM (312)

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Students can explore the concept of a digital footprint by searching for themselves (or a fictional character) online and reflecting on what their online presence says about them. They can discuss strategies for managing their digital identity and create an infographic using Canva Infographic Creator reviewed here on responsible online behavior. In small groups, students can act out different scenarios involving cyberbullying, online conflict, or digital misunderstandings. Afterward, they can discuss appropriate ways to respond, report, and prevent negative online interactions. Students can create a short video using Animoto reviewed here or Powtoon reviewed here promoting safe online habits, such as password security, digital etiquette, or protecting personal information. They can present their projects to the class or school community.
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Asian Americans in the People's History of the United States - Zinn Education Project

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6 to 12
  
Take advantage of the twenty profiles found on this site to learn about Asian American activism, resistance, and contributions to social justice movements. Through primary sources,...more
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Take advantage of the twenty profiles found on this site to learn about Asian American activism, resistance, and contributions to social justice movements. Through primary sources, lesson plans, and storytelling, this collection challenges traditional narratives by centering Asian Americans' roles in labor rights, immigration struggles, and civil rights. Teachers can use these materials to foster critical discussions, connect history to present-day issues, and encourage students to analyze history from diverse perspectives. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.

tag(s): civil rights (219), composers (20), immigration (84), japanese (54), newspapers (94), perspective (20), stories and storytelling (63), women (154), womenchangemaker (39), world war 2 (163)

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Have students write a letter to a historical figure from the resource, reflecting on their struggles and achievements while connecting them to present-day issues in society. Assign students different historical figures from the resource and hold a debate on key issues such as immigration laws, labor rights, or civil rights. Students must research and argue from their assigned perspective. Students can select an underrepresented Asian American activist or leader from the resource and create a mini-documentary using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or podcast using Spotify for Podcasters reviewed here highlighting their contributions.
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3 Fast, Free Lesson Plans to Fight Fake News - The Cool Cat Teacher

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2 to 12
The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not ...more
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The Cool Cat Teacher features three fast, free lesson plans to fight fake news. The lesson ideas include Breaking News Bellringer, Viral Video News Story, and To Share or Not to Share. Each lesson has an example as a reference.

tag(s): character education (81), digital citizenship (93), digital literacy (18)

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Students can create a Breaking News Bellringer, Video News Story, and Share or Not to Share post by using Canva Edu, reviewed here. Students can create a public service announcement about fake news using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Finally, students can use Padlet, reviewed here to share their ideas for fake news stories.
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners - CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and W

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4 to 12
 
CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners....more
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CTRL-F's Fact-Checking Tools -- Video 2: Looking up Claims and Website Owners is a three-minute YouTube video. It features information on how to investigate websites and their owners. It shares tips and tricks to use, a website to find out the owners of websites, and other websites associated with them.
This site includes advertising.

tag(s): digital citizenship (93), digital literacy (18)

In the Classroom

Students can use the tips and tricks to evaluate websites. They can use Padlet, reviewed here to share the websites and evaluation. Students can use Adobe Podcast reviewed here to create public service announcements about the dangers of fake websites. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast websites.
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Bill of Rights: Primary Documents in American History - Library of Congress

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3 to 12
The Library of Congress has created this site that includes information about the Bill of Rights and digital materials such as external websites, images, and many other primary documents....more
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The Library of Congress has created this site that includes information about the Bill of Rights and digital materials such as external websites, images, and many other primary documents. Click on the links on the left side to access the topics, including Digital Collections, Related Online Resources, External Websites, and Print Resources. No registration is required to use the resources at this site.

tag(s): bill of rights (34), constitution (99), primary sources (119), Research (88)

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Share this link with your students when studying the Bill of Rights. During Constitution Day activities, have pairs of students create captions that could be used with the documents using a tool such as Boxie reviewed here. Another option for younger students would be to use Padlet reviewed here to share reactions to some of the images at the site. With Padlet, students can reply using audio or video, so even the youngest students can participate. Students could use this to research how the Bill of Rights was developed and which individual rights were hot topics in 1891.
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National Archives - The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

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3 to 6
  
The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website is valuable for teachers seeking primary sources, historical documents, and government records to enhance their...more
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The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) website is valuable for teachers seeking primary sources, historical documents, and government records to enhance their lessons. It provides access to a vast collection of materials, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, as well as photographs, letters, and military records. Teachers can use NARA's educational resources, lesson plans, and digital exhibits to bring history to life in the classroom. The site also includes interactive tools, such as DocsTeach, which allows students to analyze and engage with historical documents meaningfully. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.

tag(s): bill of rights (34), constitution (99), declaration of independence (16), photography (131)

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Use DocsTeach to select a primary source related to your lesson (Declaration of Independence, Emancipation Proclamation, letters from historical figures) and have students answer questions about who wrote the document, why it was created, and how it relates to today's world. Show students a virtual tour or video from the National Archives YouTube Channel and take notes using Webnotes, reviewed here or TurboNote, reviewed here for a class discussion afterwards. Select a historical photograph, letter, or document from DocsTeach or archives.gov and provide students with limited context. In groups, students can play detective by analyzing clues (dates, signatures, language, historical events) to figure out the document's purpose and significance.
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WorldCat - OCLC, Inc.

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K to 12
 
WorldCat is a global library catalog that allows teachers to search for books, articles, and other educational resources available in libraries worldwide. By entering a title, author,...more
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WorldCat is a global library catalog that allows teachers to search for books, articles, and other educational resources available in libraries worldwide. By entering a title, author, or keyword, educators can locate materials in nearby libraries, access digital resources, and discover new teaching materials. WorldCat is beneficial for finding hard-to-access texts, historical documents, and academic research. Teachers can use it to expand their classroom library, recommend reading materials to students, or enhance lesson plans with diverse sources.

tag(s): authors (108), book lists (168), digital reading (18), Research (88), resources (83), Teacher Utilities (201)

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Have students search for a specific book, author, or topic related to your curriculum using WorldCat. Ask them to find the closest library with the book and compare availability across locations. Choose a novel or historical text related to your class and find different editions or translations on WorldCat. Have the class compare publication dates, cover designs, and publishers, then discuss how these factors might affect interpretation. Provide students with a historical event or literary movement and have them use WorldCat to locate a primary source (ex., original speeches, diaries, first editions) and present their source, explaining its historical significance and how it connects to modern perspectives.
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MLA Digital Escape Room - John S. Bailey Library

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9 to 12
The MLA Digital Escape Room, developed by the John S. Bailey Library at The American College of Greece, is an interactive online tool designed to help students master MLA citation...more
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The MLA Digital Escape Room, developed by the John S. Bailey Library at The American College of Greece, is an interactive online tool designed to help students master MLA citation style in an engaging and fun manner. Through a series of challenges, participants learn to navigate the MLA Citation Guide, distinguish between various in-text and works cited citations, and identify the components of an MLA-formatted paper. Upon completing the escape room, students receive a score and a downloadable certificate, making it an effective resource for reinforcing citation skills in the classroom.

tag(s): citations (33), digital escapes (17)

In the Classroom

Before students complete the MLA Digital Escape Room, give them a scavenger hunt worksheet with different citation challenges (such as find the correct MLA format for a book, article, or website). Prepare incorrect MLA citations and display them on the board. Students must identify errors and correct them before the teacher does. After completing the digital escape room, students could work in small groups to design their own MLA-themed escape room using Genially reviewed here or Google Forms reviewed here.
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Prove It!: A Citation Scavenger Hunt - ReadWriteThink

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6 to 12
  
Take your students on a citation scavenger hunt with this engaging activity designed to enhance students' research and analytical skills. In this exercise, students are challenged to...more
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Take your students on a citation scavenger hunt with this engaging activity designed to enhance students' research and analytical skills. In this exercise, students are challenged to locate and cite textual evidence supporting specific details about characters, plot points, or themes within a text. This interactive approach reinforces the importance of backing assertions with concrete evidence and aids in developing critical thinking and comprehension abilities. Accompanying resources, such as the Citation Hunt Printout, are provided to facilitate the activity and guide students in recording their findings.

tag(s): character education (81), critical thinking (137), plot (15), reading comprehension (152), themes (16)

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Divide students into small groups and give each team a set of questions related to a class text. Challenge the teams to race to find the correct textual evidence and write down the citation. Using the Citation Hunt Printout from ReadWriteThink, students can work in pairs or small groups to locate and cite textual evidence supporting character traits, themes, or key events. After completing the scavenger hunt, students can select one piece of cited evidence and write a short analytical paragraph explaining how it supports a theme or argument.
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Goblin Threat- Plagiarism Game - Lycoming College

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9 to 12
The Plagiarism Game from Lycoming College's Snowden Library is an interactive online tool designed to educate students about academic integrity and proper source citation. Through...more
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The Plagiarism Game from Lycoming College's Snowden Library is an interactive online tool designed to educate students about academic integrity and proper source citation. Through engaging scenarios and quizzes, students confront "plagiarism goblins" aiming to undermine academic honesty. This game helps students understand the importance of citing sources, recognizing common knowledge, and paraphrasing correctly, thereby reinforcing essential research and writing skills.

tag(s): evaluating sources (30), plagiarism (34)

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Before playing the Plagiarism Game, have students work in small groups to find examples of plagiarism in real-world contexts (e.g., news stories, social media posts, or famous cases of academic dishonesty). Then, have each group present their findings and discuss how the plagiarism could have been avoided. Create a classroom escape room using Google Forms reviewed here or Genially reviewed here where students must solve citation-related puzzles to unlock the final "safe passage" to submit a research paper. Include challenges like identifying plagiarism, correcting citations, and differentiating between paraphrasing and direct quoting. After playing the game, challenge students to take a plagiarized passage and properly rewrite it using correct paraphrasing and citations.
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Fact Check Tools - Google

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6 to 12
The Google Fact Check Explorer is a powerful tool for educators to verify the credibility of online information. It provides a searchable database of fact-checks from reputable sources...more
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The Google Fact Check Explorer is a powerful tool for educators to verify the credibility of online information. It provides a searchable database of fact-checks from reputable sources worldwide, helping to quickly identify whether a claim is true, false, or misleading. With filters for specific topics, regions, or sources, it fosters critical thinking and digital literacy, enabling students and teachers to navigate misinformation effectively and engage in informed discussions. This platform is particularly valuable for teaching media literacy and emphasizing the importance of verifying sources in today's digital age.

tag(s): critical thinking (137), digital literacy (18), media literacy (113)

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This tool can be used for in-depth research projects, debate preparation, and discussions on current events. Students can investigate claims in the news and analyze the spread of misinformation. Introduce the tool in media literacy classes to teach students how to evaluate the credibility of online sources. Encourage them to check claims they encounter on social media or during research projects. For journalism, communication, and political science courses, the tool can be a resource for analyzing media bias, verifying sources, and conducting research. Teachers can use the tool as part of professional development to improve their understanding of fact-checking and how to teach these skills effectively to their students.
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Library of Congress Research Guides - Library of Congress

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4 to 12
Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides...more
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Explore this valuable tool for educators; it offers curated collections of primary sources, historical documents, and research materials across a wide range of subjects. These guides help teachers incorporate authentic historical artifacts, government records, and literary works into their lessons, enhancing students' critical thinking and research skills. With ready-to-use teaching resources, topic guides, and bibliographies, this site supports interdisciplinary learning and provides rich content for inquiry-based projects in history, literature, civics, and more.

tag(s): african american (121), architecture (84), black history (135), branches of government (64), civil rights (219), civil war (142), conservation (101), energy (133), engineering (137), environment (251), foreign policy (13), hispanic (46), industrialization (12), jews (52), latin (21), literature (221), middle east (50), native americans (116), nutrition (140), photography (131), politics (118), population (51), religions (113), Research (88), sports (85), statistics (121), Teacher Utilities (201), women (154), womenchangemaker (39), womens suffrage (52)

In the Classroom

Assign students to explore a Library of Congress guide on a historical event (ex., Civil Rights Movement, World War II) and have them read and summarize a firsthand account or diary (or blog) entry. Students can then write a journal entry or letter from someone who lived through the event. Try a simple blogging tool like Telegra.ph reviewed here. Choose a literature-focused research guide related to a classic novel or author (such as To Kill a Mockingbird or The Great Gatsby) and have students create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here or a newspaper front page using a template from Canva Infographic Creator, reviewed here.
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NPR- Breaking News, Analysis, Music, Arts, and Podcasts - NPR

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K to 12
 
NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features...more
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NPR (National Public Radio) is a valuable resource for educators, offering high-quality news, podcasts, and articles on current events, culture, science, and history. The site features engaging audio stories, in-depth journalism, and educational content that can enhance classroom discussions and critical thinking skills. Teachers can use NPR's stories to connect lessons to real-world events, introduce students to diverse perspectives, and encourage media literacy. Additionally, NPR's student-friendly resources, such as NPR Ed and Student Podcast Challenge, provide interactive and project-based learning opportunities.

tag(s): civil rights (219), cultures (226), journalism (74), news (226), podcasts (118), scientists (71), space (220)

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Have students listen to NPR's Student Podcast Challenge winners for inspiration and assign them to create a short podcast episode on a topic related to your curriculum. Use free tools like NPR's podcast resources or Buzzsprout, reviewed hereto guide their scriptwriting and recording process. Choose an NPR article and a similar report from another news source and have students analyze the tone, word choice, and sources used. Use NPR's science and history archives to explore a key discovery or event. Have students present their findings through a timeline project using Timeline Infographic Templates, reviewed here or Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here.
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Encyclopedia Britannica - Encyclopedia Britannica

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K to 12
 
Britannica's main website is a comprehensive and reliable resource for teachers seeking accurate, well-researched information across a wide range of subjects. It offers encyclopedia...more
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Britannica's main website is a comprehensive and reliable resource for teachers seeking accurate, well-researched information across a wide range of subjects. It offers encyclopedia articles, biographies, timelines, images, videos, and primary sources, making it a valuable tool for classroom instruction and student research. The site includes Britannica School, which provides leveled content for different grade levels, and Britannica Kids, designed for younger learners. With its fact-checked, up-to-date content, Britannica helps educators enhance lessons, support inquiry-based learning, and promote critical thinking skills.

tag(s): biographies (94), primary sources (119), Research (88), resources (83), timelines (57)

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Assign students a historical figure from Britannica's biography section and hold a "Meet the Influencers" day, where students dress up and present as their historical figure. Students pick a topic, use Britannica to research key details and gather images or videos. They create a short video (2-5 minutes) using Adobe Express Video Maker reviewed here or moovly reviewed hereexplaining their topic, incorporating facts from Britannica. Students develop their own research question use Britannica's resources to find answers and create a one-page infographic summarizing their findings using Canva Infographic Creator, < a href="/single.cfm?id=17570">reviewed here.
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Reference Materials - TeachersFirst

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K to 12
A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners....more
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A collection of reference materials is an invaluable asset for students at all educational levels. Reference materials are helpful to all students, especially our multilingual learners. These materials serve as foundational tools for research, fact-checking, and expanding knowledge across various disciplines. Digital reference tools have revolutionized access to information, offering features like full-text search, multimedia content, translation, and other accessibility features. By leveraging these diverse reference materials, students can enhance their research skills, verify information accuracy, and develop a deeper understanding of their subjects, ultimately fostering academic success and lifelong learning habits.

tag(s): Research (88)

In the Classroom

Find new tools to try in your classroom when creating projects. Each review includes ideas for classroom use. Read the details of each tool and find the ones that will make using reference materials easier to manage and engage your students.
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Machine Learning Crash Course - Google

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11 to 12
 
The Google Machine Learning Crash Course is a free, comprehensive resource designed to introduce educators and learners to machine learning (ML) fundamentals. It offers engaging video...more
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The Google Machine Learning Crash Course is a free, comprehensive resource designed to introduce educators and learners to machine learning (ML) fundamentals. It offers engaging video lessons, practical exercises, and real-world case studies to help users understand core ML concepts, such as supervised learning, neural networks, and fairness in AI. With interactive coding examples in TensorFlow, the course provides hands-on experience, making complex topics more accessible. It is Ideal for teachers looking to integrate emerging technologies into their curriculum or to enhance their own understanding, this resource requires no prior ML experience and is an excellent starting point for exploring artificial intelligence in the classroom. If your district blocks YouTube, then the videos may not be viewable.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), careers (183), machines (17)

In the Classroom

Use the video lessons to introduce students to key AI and machine learning concepts, such as data patterns, algorithms, and ethical considerations. Follow up with group discussions about how these technologies impact their daily lives and society. Have students work through the interactive TensorFlow exercises to build simple machine-learning models, such as image or text classifiers. This activity can be tailored for advanced students or after-school coding clubs. Collaborate with math or science teachers to explore how machine learning concepts align with probability, statistics, or scientific research.
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Google Learn About - Google

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6 to 12
 
You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. ...more
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You can learn more about anything by asking questions and adding files and images in Google Learn About. To begin your learning journey, explore recent topics or ask a question. Upon sharing a response, Google Learn About encourages you to dig even deeper into the subject by suggesting additional topics for exploration that relate to the original question. Continue the conversation in Google Learn About if you want to follow the curated topics and explore the many options shared.

tag(s): artificial intelligence (188), differentiation (86), search strategies (22)

In the Classroom

Engage students in learning using Google Learn About to introduce and explore new topics and spark curiosity. For example, when beginning a lesson about planets, ask Learn About to tell you how far Earth is from the sun. Explore the related topics together to learn more about Earth's distance from the sun and make additional connections to real-world examples. Google Learn About offers many opportunities for you and your student to explore options for examining any topic from multiple perspectives and viewpoints, which allows students to learn about any subject by studying it in a way that matches their interests. After selecting options to explore, encourage students to use a tool such as MyLens AI, reviewed here to create related concept maps and timelines to include as part of the personalized learning process.
 
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