All media comes with an author and an agenda. Whether in the classroom or at home, help kids think critically about any media they view with critical questions that dig below the surface. Use these five essential questions as a s…
#DeviceFreeDinner for schools sends a simple but powerful message home to students and families: Part of being a good digital citizen is knowing when to take a break from media and technology to spend time with the people we love…
If you want to get your students' attention, show them how an issue affects real people. Whether it's an issue like bullying, racism, poverty, or economics, the topics tackled in these documentaries can open kids' eyes and encour…
ReadWorks has tons of free resources for ELA teachers, but is it the right tool for your needs? This quick video digs into this popular reading and literacy tool's key features from its library of texts and questions to lesson pl…
Summer movies tend to be action-packed, filled with high-speed chases, shoot-outs, explosions, and over-the-top fight scenes. But many summer movies also offer valuable opportunities for out-of-school learning. Students can bene…
Is ExploreLearning Reflex the right math program for your elementary students? This quick video aims to help you find an answer. In just 30 seconds, find out about Reflex's unique adaptive activities that help students build mat…
The Discovery Tour mode in Assassin's Creed Origins makes this popular game a surprise contender for best educational game ever. These tours of ancient Egypt -- all set within the Assassin's Creed Origins world -- feature fascina…
Do your students love hip-hop? Or they maybe just enjoy engaging videos? Flocabulary might be a go-to instructional option for your classroom. To find out, watch this short overview of Flocabulary's key features, including their …
In a sea of storytelling apps, Storybird stands out. It makes it easy for kids to turn their imaginative ideas and narratives into books. But it also has its limitations. Is it right for your classroom? This short video will let …
BrainPOP Jr. is one of the most popular providers of learning resources for young kids. But does it live up to the hype? Find out in this super short video that digs into BrainPOP's approach to educational videos and supporting r…
Common Sense Education provides schools with a free, research-based Digital Citizenship Curriculum for grades K–12. Listen to educators describe how the curriculum has positively affected their students and transformed their scho…
TPACK, or Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge, is a model that helps teachers consider how their knowledge domains intersect in order to effectively teach and engage students with technology. Learn more about TPACK and ho…
