Join the New York Times in this contest. Open from Nov. 16 to Dec. 14. By The Learning Network Published Nov. 9, 2022Updated Nov. 16, 2022 Do you
Author: Ann S. Michaelsen
Author and school leader. Write about engaging students in learning with technology
Lesson plan; celebrating 100 years of the BBC,
The British Broadcasting Corp. marked 100 years of broadcasting on Tuesday, a century after a group of wireless manufacturers founded the company and began filling
Her story A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling,
In 1994 a British woman is interviewed seven times about her missing husband. This is her story. Her Story is the game for PC, Mac, iPhone and iPad
US midterm elections
Does Finland have the answer to fake news? Just read this article on BBC news. It is an intersting angle on the fight for trustworthy
Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News
Teaching Activities for: ‘In Italian Schools, Reading, Writing and Recognizing Fake News’ This lesson plan is from The New York Times. Before reading the article:
Ken Burns in the Classroom
Ken Burns has been making documentary films for over forty years. Since the Academy Award-nominated Brooklyn Bridge in 1981, Ken has gone on to direct
The SAMR model in education
What is the SAMR model? A powerful conceptual tool to think about technology integration—and edtech’s best uses—is the SAMR model, developed in 2010 by education
Lesson Plan: The Life and Legacy of Queen Elizabeth II
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died on Thursday at the age of 96. Learn about her seven-decade reign, as well as what is next for the British
Writing Prompts to Spark Discussion and Reflection
Looking for some starters for a discussion? Or maybe a topic to write about to learn more about the level of your students? Here are
Back to school activities
Ice breakers Why not start off with this Summer 2022 News Quiz? This summer has produced dramatic headlines around the world — and outer space
Schools Are Looking for Evidence From Their Edtech. Are Companies Ready to Provide It?
Here is an interesting take on the value of introducing technology in schools. This article by By Emily Tate Sullivan, Jun 23, 2022 in EdSurge, shows
Lesson plan; What is one environmental action you can take in your home or school community?
In this lesson you will work on the following questions; This lesson plan is from the New York Times. In this lesson, students will learn
Incidental Learning
What is incidental learning, and how can we use this when teaching foreign languages? Incidental learning refers to any learning that is unplanned or unintended.
An unprecedented wave of school book banning in the USA
Unparalleled in intensity’ – 1,500 book bans in US school districts. More than 1,500 book bans have been instituted in US school districts in the
Switching your search engine
I just read this article by Seth Godin and it reminded me that I wrote about Escosia in my book the digital classroom. And I