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Teachers' Essential Guide to Viral Online Challenges

Everything you need to know about TikTok and YouTube challenges that start online and leak into the classroom.

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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Free Learning Resources to Celebrate Asian American Heritage

Explore the history and achievements of Asian Americans with activities, videos, and more for AANHPI month (and beyond).

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Free Learning Resources to Celebrate Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

Explore the history and achievements of Asian Americans with activities, videos, and more for AANHPI month (and beyond).

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–11

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ChatGPT and Beyond: How to Handle AI in Schools

Here's what educators can do as artificial intelligence evolves.

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

3–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Showing Movies and Videos in the Classroom

Support students' learning, and find the best video streaming sites for schools and classrooms.

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Jon Goodspeed

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AI Movies, Books, and Podcasts to Discuss in the Classroom

Use media to start important conversations about artificial intelligence.

Posted on November 9, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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5 Must-Have Google Search Tips for Students

Is Google OK for formal research? Sure ... if you know how to use it.

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

3–12

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Free Resources to Explore and Use ChatGPT and AI

Get an educator-focused approach to information, concerns, and uses for artificial intelligence.

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

K–12

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Free Learning Resources for Native American Heritage Month

Deepen your discussions around indigenous peoples of America with these resources.

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

Pre-K–12

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15 Middle and High School Movies That Support SEL in the Classroom

Help students recognize and understand social and emotional themes in popular films.

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Danny Wagner

Grades

6–12

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Free Learning Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month

Use these videos, articles, and activities to bring the achievements of Hispanic and Latino people into your classroom.

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

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5 Questions Students Should Ask About Media

Help kids think critically about the media they consume and create.

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Kelly Mendoza

Grades

K–12

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Encanto and SEL: A Movie Guide and Lesson Plan for Your Classroom

Help students reflect on the social and emotional aspects of the movie and consider the meaning of community.

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Bianca DeJesus

Grades

1–5

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15 Great Movies for the STEM Classroom

Use these powerful films to teach problem-solving and nurture students' curiosity.

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Danny Wagner

Grades

1–12

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15 Great Documentary Movies for Middle and High School Classrooms

Try one of these thought-provoking documentaries to get kids thinking (and learning).

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Betsy Bozdech

Grades

6–9