Bringing Creativity to Information Literacy: Show Students That “Research Is Everywhere”
Bringing Creativity to Information Literacy: Show Students That “Research Is Everywhere”
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In this era of widespread misinformation and disinformation, the importance of incorporating information literacy into education cannot be overstated. Students and patrons need to be equipped with research skills if they are going to be able to manage today’s information glut. If you’re looking for a resource that can help teach how to evaluate and fact-check sources, avoid plagiarism, use sound search strategies, and more, we have an essential video series for you: Mastering the Art of Information Literacy (2023) from Motion Masters. Available exclusively from Films On Demand for colleges and universities, Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, and Access Video On Demand for public libraries, this eight-part series teaches students how to review information presented and become masters at evaluating information in books, online, in the news, and information generated by AI. Watch the video below to learn more about this important, exclusive video series! Table of Contents Mastering the Art of Information Literacy Episodes Introduction to Information Literacy (Item #291370) What is information literacy and why is it important? This video introduces information literacy and its benefits, discussing the dangers of information illiteracy and the spread of misinformation. It cautions against information generated by AI. Seven Habits […]
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There’s a special magic to engaging students throughout the school year, with teachers striving to create new worlds within their classrooms that inspire even the most reticent students to expand learning potential. Transform your classroom into a magical learning experience with Learn360. For educators, the modern classroom can be an exciting and overwhelming place. Teachers have the amazing power to inspire and make a class entertaining and informative enough so that students absorb the lessons being taught…and the daunting responsibility to make sure their students’ learning meets national and state educational standards while catering to each student’s individual learning needs. There are so many endless possibilities and lots of plates to spin. What steps can you take to keep all the plates floating? Learn360 can help educators create a learning environment that inspires all students. After all, there’s a reason it’s called “the ultimate streaming video resource for K–12 schools”—more than 26,000 schools across the U.S. and Canada have come to rely on Learn360 for video and multimedia content. Here are just four reasons why. Table of Contents Learn360 Helps Teachers Save Time Planning Lessons According to a survey performed by the National Council on Teacher Quality, the average elementary […]
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From September 15 to October 15 each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, histories, traditions, and cultural diversity of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx Americans, whose heritage is rooted in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Support and teach Hispanic heritage and culture with our authoritative, engaging, and unbiased resources. You’ll find standards-aligned articles, videos, activities, lesson plans, primary sources, printables, quizzes, games, eBooks, and more to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond. Table of Contents Streaming Video for K–12 Schools and Districts, Public Libraries, and Higher Education The multiple-award-winning Learn360 streaming platform for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Access Video On Demand for public libraries, and Films On Demand for colleges and universities each include an abundance of titles perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, along with content on all subjects to support your whole institution. Look for these titles to celebrate and teach Hispanic history and culture (titles appear on all four platforms unless otherwise noted): Alma’s Way series (PBS, 2023; available on Learn360) Let’s Go to Cuba (Makematic, 2023; available on Learn360) Dolores Huerta: “Yes, We Can!” (Makematic, 2023; available on Learn360, Classroom Video On Demand, […]
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