Taylor Swift or Shakespeare? Find Out with Bloom’s Literature and Classroom Video On Demand
Infobase’s Bloom’s Literature and Classroom Video On Demand offer all the resources needed to supplement your literature courses. Dive into Bloom’s Literature’s Shakespeare Center and discover all things Shakespeare in one convenient location. Explore engaging resources, detailed analysis, and scholarly criticism on the Bard’s works. Find the full text of all of his plays and […]
13 Scary Movies to Petrify Your Patrons
It’s that time of year again. Soon ghosts and goblins will be rapping at your chamber door with the all-too-familiar salutation: “Trick or treat!” No Halloween would be complete without a good scary movie. If your public library has a subscription to Access Video On Demand streaming video, your patrons have access to a treasure […]
Learn More about America’s Indigenous Peoples with These Videos
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we take the time to acknowledge the many achievements of Indigenous people, commemorating their histories and honoring their cultures. Infobase’s streaming video and media platforms—including Learn360 for K–12 schools and districts, Classroom Video On Demand for secondary schools, Just for Kids and Access Video On Demand for public libraries, and Films […]
Empower Educators with These Classroom Resources
At Infobase, we know it can be challenging to be a teacher, which is why we try to make the job easier. Resources like Learn360 feature content—including more than 1,100 printable ideas, activities, and worksheets from The Mailbox® Plus—that can be invaluable to educators who need classroom ideas and teacher tools quickly. These effective, teacher-tested […]
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 […]
¿Hablas Español? Explore Learn360’s Bilingual Spanish Language Content
Do many of your students speak both English and Spanish? Learn360 has added new Spanish content and features to enhance discoverability of Spanish language content. Check out Learn360’s new Bilingual Spanish Storybooks Topic Center and find curated content in both English and Spanish. The Bilingual Spanish Storybooks Topic Center aligns videos and audio assets in […]
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 […]
Refresh Your Students’ Math Skills with Learn360’s STEAM Topic Centers
Over the summer months, many students tend to lose the achievement gains they made during the school year. Learn360’s new Topic Centers enhance discoverability and support educators in lesson planning. Whether your students are just developing their numeracy skills or are striving to broaden their financial literacy, these new Topic Centers will support and enhance […]
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 […]
