Using Video Games to Effectively Teach Social Studies
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University With the advancement of science in the twenty-first century there is an increasing push for the integration of […]
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NPR Student Podcast Challenge
NPR and WVXU are inviting students to create a podcast, then – with the help of a teacher – compete for a chance to win […]
See The Political Junkie Live
The Political Junkie LIVE October 29 at 7 p.m. at the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Fath Auditorium Government – Journalism – History Teachers and Students! You […]
Amendment 1: Freedom of Speech
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the […]
WORD OF THE DAY
Words matter. While reading a recent article in the news, an unfamiliar word was used by the author – animadversion . A quick search on a smart […]
News Reporting or News Commentary?
Are your students skilled in recognizing the difference between factual news reporting and news commentary that intermixes facts and opinions? Developing this essential skill will […]
THE ELUSIVE TREE OCTOPUS!
Several years ago I learned about the Northwest tree octopus from a colleague. She had shown a picture to her students and they were amazed […]
Let’s Manage Our Digital Footprint
While summer is a time to refresh and reconnect with family and friends, it is also a time that teachers devote their energy to research, […]
How Much Will I Share?
The How Much Will I Share activity below introduces a deeper dive into understanding issues of personal privacy. Engaging students by exploring their own digital footprint with […]
