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SDPC stands for the Student Data Privacy Consortium. If a district doesn't have a strong vetting procedure in place for online programs/apps, I would recommend teachers start with this source. It allows them to see if and how other districts vetted websites and apps.

"FREE library of content, curriculum and tools" for educators and students to solve the "reading comprehension crisis and student achievement gap."

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.

This game is a great way for kids to practice shelving both fiction and nonfiction books correctly!

A quick video on using BadgerLink for research. A quality resource for any age students.

By Michael Robinson Chair, ALA-IFC Privacy Subcommittee Associate Professor at the Consortium Library, University of Alaska - Anchorage Crossposted from ChoosePrivacyWeek.org The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom demonstrated its foresight when it started the Choose Privacy Week program in 2010, launching an ongoing program to raise awareness among libraries and library users about the dangers of government surveillance and demonstrating why privacy is important, especially in light of the growing use of online resources and services.

This is a site to use when cross-ref DOI #'s or when you find items that appear similar..It goes along with the conversation about permalinks...

This page of the BetterLesson website provides teachers with resources that will strengthen their blended learning practices. Topics include establishing procedures, personalizing learning, and creating assessments.