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Credo reference provides a good place to start research. it is like an encyclopedia of encyclopedias. There are some premium features, but you can also do some things for free.

This is the Stanford study that many have been referring to in reference to students being able to detect "fake news"

Her reaction to the careercast/CNBC articles ranking librarians in the top 10 low stress jobs. While it refers most to public librarians, you will relate to some of the stories.

From Credo Reference

But beware all of the TPT references

Quick reference guide that can accompany the video and text guide

Detailed suggestions for spotting fakes. Includes several examples. Does reference fake porn as a concern for women in particular. Very enlightening.

Interesting observations from Nakia Hardy, who has served in several districts. She references past curricula and edreports.

Referred to in a media literacy session at ISTE 2018

National database with school data. Referred to by Dr. Mary K. Biagini at Literacy Conference

 tool that allows for quickly and easily designing posters, signs, fliers and more, allowing for a variety of customizations with backgrounds, clipart, and text, while also allowing users to upload and use their own pictures.  My own high school kids have used it to complete one page posters referred to as visual book reports.  Their end products were printed for display purposes in the library, and used for visuals for book-talks done by both the librarians and the students. We even use them in digital frames that loop through pictures at our circulation desk, and students have responded to the "book-reports" created in Poster My Wall by checking out those titles.   The site does not require an account though that is an option, and those opting to use the free version can create professional looking posters and download for printing in minutes.  My school secretary was so impressed with the site she has even used it to create fliers for events and activities at school.   The site is easy enough for even elementary school students.  Like Wordle, my collaborating teachers are finding some very interesting uses for Poster My Wall. Cons?  It is not a replacement to Glogster by any means, but a poster app none the less. (Rec by Cathy Jo Nelson)

Includes a pretty thorough examination of some of the issues involved, incl print vs electronic.  Susan Ballard quoted.

highlight any text on any web page, click a capture button to save it in a virtual notebook, and view all of their highlights from across the web. Citelighter automatically puts together a citation page.

This is a great MentorMob site that currently includes a dozen sites for students to use for research.

Website from Southern California Cooperative that lets you search for books in Spanish, books in English about Latinos, search by levels, for bilingual books, and more.

Former sites InternetPublicLibrary and Librarians' Index to the Internet have combined to form ipl2.  This link takes you to the Kids' section. There are a wealth of resources here (over 340 in the Reading Zone alone), and even an opportunity for students to ask for assistance via email.

Information and interesting facts