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Checkology

What is Checkology and How Can It Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks

By Luke Edwards published

Checkology is a news and media space that's safe for students to learn.

Classroom Tools
Teaching marvel cinematic universe

4 Reasons to Teach the Marvel Cinematic Universe

By Erik Ofgang published

Looking at Spider-Man and other Marvel Cinematic Universe characters with an academic lens can help students learn from their favorite shows and films.

STEM
films in class

Showing Movies & Videos in Class

By Erik Ofgang last updated

Using films, documentaries, and video clips can be a good way to deepen lessons and build engagement, but there are pitfalls to avoid

Learning
school librarian

How School Librarians Are Evolving

By Annie Galvin Teich published

School librarians must excel at research, teaching, technology, digital and information literacy, and library design to lead today’s school libraries

Learning
Laptop computer displays computer code

Nimbus Capture: Versatile Screen Capture Tool for Grades 4-12

By TL Editors published

Nimbus Capture is a multi-featured screen capturing and recording Chrome extension.

Classroom Tools
Screenshot of BBC iReporter progress report

Share the (True) News with BBC iReporter

By TL Editors published

BBC iReporter is a browser-based, choose-your-own-adventure game where you experience your first day on the job on the news agency's social media team.

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Screenshot showing Betsy DeVos with title: Students from for-profit schools sue department of education

YR Media: Teen News Site Offers Articles, Podcasts, Videos and More on Edgy Topics

By TL Editors published

Students can build skills by thinking critically about the content they consume on YR Media.

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Red keys on keyboard labeled "Fake news" and "Facts"

"Bad News" Provides Clever Game to Teach Kids About Fake News

By TL Editors published

Bad News is a short web- and text-based game that highlights how Twitter and other social media are used to propagate fake news.

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Computer keyboard displays keys labeled TRUE, FALSE and ?

Checkology Virtual Classroom Teaches Kids Media Literacy

By Tech & Learning published

Unique site allows for exploration of multiple lessons, while the check tool allows students to evaluate credibility of news.

Female teacher helps student with laptop computer assignment as others students work on their laptops.

KQED Teach Helps Teachers Boost Their Media Literacy & Certifications

By TL Editors published

KQED Teach offers professional development (PD) for teachers in media creation and media literacy.

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