Edmund Burke and the French Revolution: A Historical Controversy

Was Edmund Burke’s condemnation of the French Revolution justified? 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 1789, the French Revolution erupted in Paris. Challenging […]

Read Up on Banned Books with Bloom’s Literature

You’ve no doubt heard about it in the news: a massive uptick in book challenges in institutions nationwide. The American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked more than 1,269 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2022 alone—an unprecedented amount compared to previous years. But why? And what books were banned […]

Battle of the Teutoburg Forest: A Historical Controversy from Issues & Controversies in History

Was the “Varian disaster” responsible for Rome’s eventual failure to conquer Germania? 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 9 CE, Arminius and a […]

New Tutorials and More Added to Credo Information Literacy

The information literacy landscape is constantly changing. Technologies and the ways in which people communicate evolve. Content is produced and distributed so quickly and across so many formats that it can feel overwhelming to keep up. Skills that allow students to find, evaluate, and communicate information have never been more important.  To reflect this environment, […]

Dreams of a Cosmos So Grand

Returning to the Moon is key to our future in space. Some argue it is key to humanity’s future. The sun sets and the light dims, carrying our thoughts away from daytime cares to nighttime dreams. Dreams of a cosmos so grand that we cannot help but stand in amazement and wonder: Where did it […]

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 […]