Mandatory Vaccinations: A Featured Controversy from Issues & Controversies
Featured in Issues & Controversies: Mandatory Vacations: Should Vaccination Be Mandatory? SUPPORTERS ARGUE Vaccines save lives. Herd immunity is essential to safeguarding public health and protecting people with immune system disorders. Scientists have thoroughly debunked claims that vaccines are harmful, and states should not concede to a fringe and dangerous anti-vax movement by allowing selfish […]
SEL & Beyond: Self-Management
Welcome to the third blog post of our six-part blog/webinar series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. One of the most trusted sources for knowledge about high-quality, evidence-based social and emotional learning is The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). This post will focus on CASEL’s SEL competency Self-Management and […]
Staying on Track and Even Enjoying It: Creativity, Productivity, and Success at Work
No need to mention why since we’re all weary of hearing about it, but we all need a pick-me-up, something to get the creative juices and productivity flowing again. I’ve found that the books and article listed below on productivity, creativity, and success are just the ticket. While they don’t cover librarianship or information literacy […]
SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness
Welcome to the second blog post of our six-part blog/webinar series on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for grades K–12. We’ll guide you through the “what, where, when, why and how” of the SEL competency: Self-Awareness. We’ll also be sharing real-life examples and engaging strategies to be used in the classroom and on-line. But first, […]
SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness “Name That Emotion” Strategy
Name That Emotion Grades K–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Self-Management – Relationship Skills Purpose One of the first steps to becoming self-aware is being able to identify and understand our emotions. Supporting students to identify and label their emotions allows them the time and space needed to better manage the resulting behavior. Preparation Have the […]
SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness HeART Project Strategy
HeART Project Grades K–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Relationship Skills Purpose Support students to identify what they love and value. Create connections with classmates and teachers by sharing their finished project. This is a quick and easy way for students to feel seen and heard. Preparation Provide students with heart handout, cut out or with […]
SEL & Beyond: Self-Awareness Personal Timeline Strategy
Personal Timeline Grades 3–12 Competencies addressed: Self-Awareness – Social Awareness – Relationship Skills Purpose Support students to identify and evaluate important events in their lives. This allows students the opportunity to share their story. Preparation Based on grade level, provide students with materials (e.g., poster board, paper, template) Check out 10 Creative Ways to Do […]
Introduction to Social and Emotional Learning
While social and emotional learning (SEL) has been around for a long time, it is quickly becoming one of the most talked about topics in education. If you’re like us, you’re probably thinking: IT’S ABOUT TIME. If you are relatively new to SEL, that’s great. We are here to guide you. But before we begin, […]
Not So Fast: Busting Some Popular Myths around Social-Emotional Learning
Several months ago—back when our pre-pandemic world was generally open for business—I delivered a presentation about social-emotional learning at a statewide conference during which I spoke about how Infobase’s products can be used to support SEL instruction in schools. As I often do, I wanted to open with an appropriate quote, so I found this […]
Why It Is Challenging to Teach News Literacy in Today’s World, and How to Do So Effectively Anyway
There are many “unprecedented” things about the world today, and teaching news literacy in our current information environment is certainly one of them. Never before have there been so many news and “news-like” sources from which to receive information. As a result, news consumers of all ages express frustration, confusion, and resignation over which ones […]
Trending Professional Development Topics in Our New Reality for Public Libraries
As we continue to grapple with the trials of social distancing and the realities of a COVID-19 world, many public library patrons (and librarians alike!) are taking this opportunity to better themselves, whether it’s through broadening their professional skill sets or researching how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, both physically and mentally. Infobase is offering […]
Summer Readings for 2020: Open Access Editions
Looking for a good book to read during the summer? Recently I came across some interesting new publications on social media channels. These recent open access publications may get you thinking of new practices, theories, and services to consider for your community. Marking Open and Affordable Courses: Best Practices and Case Studies edited by […]
