Spark Conversation with Makematic’s DK Timelines

Did you know that George Washington never knew dinosaurs existed? George Washington died before dinosaur fossils were ever discovered. Whether you’re a librarian, teacher, or student, it can be challenging to grasp the passage of time. Support understanding of cause and effect with Makematic’s DK Timelines series—available through Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts and […]

Integrating Microlearning Assets into Your Instructional Design Using the ADDIE Model

With so many educators and students today asking for the flexibility and convenience that microlearning provides, it is important to plan out how to include bite-size learning opportunities into your overall instructional design.   Using the ADDIE model as our guide, we’ll lay out a few suggestions and motivations for blending microlearning into your instruction. How […]

Quebec Separatism: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

Should the province of Quebec secede from Canada and become a sovereign nation? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE By 1700, longtime rivals Great […]

12 More Videos You Should Watch During Pride Month

At Infobase we are constantly expanding and updating our content in an effort to continue to speak to your community’s interests year after year. With that in mind, we have expanded our list of the top 5 films we think you should watch during Pride Month to include 12 new LGBTQ+ themed videos.  Available through […]

Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Learning: What Makes Them Different

In the age of online and blended learning, synchronous and asynchronous learning are terms we often hear where course content and teaching methods are concerned. The terms sound related, alike even, but what exactly do they mean, and what are the differences? Synchronous and asynchronous learning are two different approaches to delivering learning content and […]

Haitian Revolution: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

The Haitian Revolution: Did this uprising successfully advance or ultimately thwart the cause of human rights? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1791, […]

Labor Unions: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies

An International Workers’ Day Spotlight from Issues & Controversies: Labor Unions: Do Labor Unions Benefit American Workers and the U.S. Economy? Do labor unions help the U.S. economy and American workers? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies’ complete and unbiased coverage of this important issue. Here is a sample of the pro/con arguments […]

Can ChatGPT Really Write Your Students’ English Essays?

ChatGPT is terrifyingly good at lots of things, but not at understanding literature—and we have the test scores to prove it. It’s been widely reported that the latest version of the artificial intelligence chatbot was assigned a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, the Bar exam, and a variety of Advanced Placement tests, and […]

Berlin Wall: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

Should the Berlin Wall have been built? Be sure to check out Issues & Controversies in History’s complete and unbiased coverage of this issue. Learn more about the issue and check out a sample of the pro/con arguments on both sides below. THE ISSUE In 1961, the East German government closed the border between East Berlin […]

Celebrate Women’s History Month by Recognizing These Historic Women in STEM

March is designated as Women’s History Month, a time to recognize women who accomplished extraordinary feats through determination, intelligence, skill, talent, and sheer will. Although women have made gains over the years in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), they are still underrepresented compared to men. According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2019, […]

Microcredentials in Higher Education Are Key to Student Success

This spring, many college students will prepare for life after graduation. Many undergraduates, graduates, and reskilling alumni will start their job searches in a market that is geared toward employees. If students are just starting right now, they are already behind.  There are two types of currency job seekers must need and understand to put […]

The Best Love Poems for Valentine’s Day

Some claim that poetry is useless, to which we at Infobase respond: “Not on Valentine’s Day.” Anyone who’s received a classic love poem in a note—or better, been the subject of an all-new one—knows that poetry is the surest way to get a lover’s full attention. Here at Infobase, we aim to provide our users […]