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How a Book Tasting Event was used as a way to get students to "sample" a variety of literary genres in order to find their preferred "tastes" in reading.

"Our 'digital natives' may be able to flit between Facebook and Twitter while simultaneously uploading a selfie to Instagram and texting a friend," state the researchers from the Stanford History Education Group. "But when it comes to evaluating information that flows through social media channels, they are easily duped."

From Canada: Lots of support information on digital and media literacy, teacher resources and research data are available under the tabs. Includes Use, Understand & Create: A Digital Literacy frameworks for K-3, 4-6, 7-8. Lesson plans are provided to support the learning outcomes or each year level.

The Internet is a swelling ocean of information. Navigating through the steady flow of that information ocean can be hazardous. This is certainly true of a student who is not information fluent. The driving question is what are some smart online research strategies? Luckily this falls within the realm of the Essential Fluencies, namely Information Fluency. This involves the 5As process: Asking the right questions Acquiring the knowledge Analyzing the content for relevancy and credibility Applying the knowledge to our use Assessing the effectiveness of our message

Presentation that covers advantages of the format, resources, references and suggested titles.

How can we, as parents, educators and leaders, prepare our children for the digital age? Without a doubt, it is critical for us to equip them with digital intelligence.

Interactive website about genetics

Dynamic multimedia resources explore life experiences around the world. The resources on the Global Oneness Project are intended for whole-class instruction, with opportunities for group and individual activities and assignments. The lessons are best used as supplements or extensions to the core curriculum. For example, in a unit on climate change, "The Vanishing Island" provides students with a case study to further their understanding of the human impact of climate change.

Free online courses in a variety of subjects.

The makerspace isn't just a fixed space where kids come and go to complete busywork. It's an extension of a well-established approach to educating students that has applications and deep implications across disciplines.

Stories don't just help kids develop language literacy. They help them develop life literacy too. Morris Gleitzman, Australian Children's Laureate talks about the power of literature to help students deal with life's challenges.

The Breaking News Generator - Today's top story... you! Or, whatever you want. Add your pic, write the headline and we'll go live to the scene. Sort of

Free Australian History podcasts by La Trobe University