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What's Working: Distance Learning Tips for Teachers

Get ideas to improve your practice, better meet students’ needs, support parents/caregivers, and sustain your own well-being.

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Christine Elgersma

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Is Breaking News Broken on Social Media?

Use this lesson plan to help students think critically about social media's impact on how we interpret the news.

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Jeff Knutson

Grades

8–12

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How to Host a Virtual Back-to-School Night

Get ideas and tips to make this virtual kickoff event a success for you and your students' families.

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Parent Tips and Tricks for Distance Learning

Help parents and caregivers keep kids focused, interested, and balanced while learning from home.

Posted on July 30, 2020 by Christine Elgersma

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Formative Assessment

How can I use formative assessment to plan instruction and help students drive their own learning?

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Jamie Knowles

Grades

Pre-K–12

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How Netflix Thumbnails Keep You Watching

Use this lesson plan to help students think critically about how Netflix hooks users.

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Patrick Johnson

Grades

9–12

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4 Best Practices for Distance Learning to Support Students Who Learn and Think Differently

Meet your students' diverse needs with these tips, tools, and strategies.

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Trynia Kaufman

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Teachers' Essential Guide to Zoom

How are teachers using Zoom? Is it safe for students? Learn more about this popular distance learning tool.

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12

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5 Ways to Get All Students Connected for Distance Learning

Help students and their families access low-cost and free internet, devices, and educational content.

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Amina Fazlullah

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Free Distance Learning Plans for K–2 Students and Their Families

Help kick-start learning at home with these easy-to-use, customizable packets in English and Spanish.

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Liz Kline

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Why and How to Use YouTube Video Essays in Your Classroom

Use this unique art form to build your students' media-literacy skills.

Posted on February 21, 2020 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

6–12

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Teacher Absent? How Tech Can Bridge the Gap

Empower subs and students to make the most of your sick days.

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Jamie Knowles

Grades

Pre-K–12

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Are Deepfake Videos a Threat to Democracy?

Use this lesson plan to help students think deeply about the role of faked and synthetic media in their lives.

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Paul Barnwell

Grades

8–12

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Media Literacy Resources for Classrooms

A best-of-the-best collection of resources for teaching and learning about media literacy.

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Tanner Higgin

Grades

Pre-K–12

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3 Fun Ways to Teach Media Balance with #DeviceFreeDinner

Students can bring the learning home with these fun activities for classrooms and families.

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Erin Wilkey Oh

Grades

Pre-K–12