Part of a video series that covers broad topics in education in short, entertaining videos - think the "Cliff Notes" version. It would be a great introduction to a unit for students, as well as teachers to enhance their knowledge of a subject. I would recommend it for upper elementary - high school. The particular video is on Media Literacy, but there are tons of other videos too - science, math, STEAM, theater & drama, etc. There are over 8 million subscribers to their channel, so they must be good! :-)
This YouTube series explains what media literacy is, its history, and why it's important. I would use this to teach teachers and new librarians. I would also use it to teach media literacy at the secondary level.
I love this quick simple idea to get students intrigued and engaged in a lesson. We have had a huge focus on our new literacy and writing curriculum this year and I can see my upper elementary and middle school teachers using this in conjunction with their science and social studies lessons.
What should you look at when you evaluate websites? A simple, to the point Prezi, with fun images, on how to evaluate websites. I would use this when teaching information literacy with upper elementary to high school students. After viewing, students could create a checklist to use when evaluating websites.
This site contains curated resources related to teaching digital literacy and digital fluency. Grade levels 7-12
Includes Material Type: Game, Interactive, Lesson Plan, Teaching/Learning Strategy, Textbook, Unit of Study
JIME: Exploring Curation as a Core Competency in Digital and Media Literacy Education Keywords: Media Literacy, Curation, Civic Engagement, Digital Learning In today's hypermedia landscape, youth and young adults are increasingly using social media platforms, online aggregators and mobile applications for daily information use.
Looking for more lessons or recommended resources beyond what is found on Common Sense Education? Check out Mediasmarts.ca, Canada's digital and media literacy resource to help find what you are looking for.
Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats
Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats
Stories for Students from past issues of "Beyond Penguins & Polar Bears" to print and use with students in K-1, 2-3, 4-5 in text only, illustrated book, and electronic book formats. Share with 2nd grade teachers for use with their Antarctica/polar animals unit!!!
Graphic Orgainzers to create a story map for prewriting or postwriting. Interactive for grades 2-5 They include character, setting, conflict and resolution. Flash required.
An interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map out their arguments for a persuasive essay or debate. Students decide on their goal, they show 3 reasons to support it, and three facts or examples to prove it. They can go back and forth on the screens. The finished map can be saved, e-mailed, or printed. Grades 2-12. Flash Required
A course on how to build an audience in social media. Excellent professional development resource for teachers and librarians wanting to build an audience within their social media. The entire "course" would be a large time investment, but many of the resources for the course could be used for staff development.
This is a game that teaches students information literacy. I think it would be a great resource to use when teaching a research unit. You do have to download and perhaps print the materials, so I wish it were available online - but nonetheless still a good activity.
Newsela offers teachers and students alike access to a ton of current event and news articles. All the articles are offered in three different reading levels and Common-core aligned.