Films On Demand: Spotlight on the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) in Winston-Salem, NC, is a Films On Demand subscriber. We recently talked with Susan Keely, reference and bibliographic instruction librarian at UNCSA’s Semans Library, about how her library handles technophobes, her favorite part of being a librarian, and what she thinks the library’s most important responsibility is. Tell […]
Issues & Controversies: Featured Controversy—Health Care Reform
Featured in Issues & Controversies: Health Care Reform: Has the Affordable Care Act improved health care in the United States? SUPPORTERS ARGUE The Affordable Care Act is a landmark achievement that has provided health care insurance to millions of Americans who previously did not have it. Republican plans to repeal the law are deeply flawed. OPPONENTS […]
Classroom Video On Demand: February/March Programming Ideas—Women’s History Month and More
Classroom Video On Demand highlights new and noteworthy titles for Women’s History Month, examines the worldwide flu pandemic of 1918, and travels to the Emerald Isle for St. Patrick’s Day. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, top left)—a handy source for ideas throughout the year. Noteworthy Titles […]
Access Video On Demand: February/March Programming Ideas—Career Advice and More
Access Video On Demand provides countless ideas for engaging community programming, including titles offering career advice from working professionals as well as videos on women’s history, the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak, the Vietnam War’s My Lai massacre, and Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the menu in the header, […]
Films On Demand: February/March Programming Ideas—Women’s History and More
This month’s programming suggestions from Films On Demand can help students and researchers learn more about women’s history, the Spanish flu outbreak of 1918, and the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War as well as celebrate the birthdays of famed artist Michelangelo and influential author Jack Kerouac. Subscribers can also explore the complete calendar (accessible via the […]
The World Almanac® for Kids Online: New Teacher Resources and More
We’re pleased to announce The World Almanac® for Kids Online‘s new Teacher Resources section, which provides a treasure trove of brand-new content to help educators get the most out of using the award-winning database in class. Educators can click the link at the bottom of the home page and find lesson plans providing helpful instructional support for the Animals, Our Planet Earth, Space & […]
The World Almanac® for Kids: New Module—Symbols of American Freedom
A new module has just been added to the recently relaunched World Almanac® for Kids database: Symbols of American Freedom. Symbols of American Freedom describes the history of some of America’s most historically important landmarks—including Ellis Island, Fort McHenry, Independence Hall, Mount Rushmore, the Alamo, the Gateway Arch, the Gettysburg Battlefield, the Lincoln Memorial, the […]
Classroom Video On Demand: Spotlight on Wipe Out Bullying
The Wipe Out Bullying series—available through Classroom Video On Demand—shows students the many ways to prevent bullying through compelling and captivating sketches and anti-bullying story lines using real teens. These titles can empower students to take charge if they witness bullying; show them how to be a good bystander, how to stop untrue or harmful messages […]
Learn360: Spotlight on How to Recognize Fake News
Think of fake news as a disease. Without knowing how to identify and stop its spread, information literacy is at risk, especially among audiences whose critical-thinking skills are vulnerable. The new How to Recognize Fake News video series from Motion Masters—available through Learn360—equips viewers with tools to spot the stories and images that are false, […]
Films On Demand: Spotlight on How to Recognize Fake News
Think of fake news as a disease. Without knowing how to identify and stop its spread, information literacy is at risk, especially among audiences whose critical-thinking skills are vulnerable. The new How to Recognize Fake News video series from Motion Masters—available through Films On Demand—equips viewers with tools to spot the stories and images that […]
Access Video On Demand: Spotlight on How to Recognize Fake News
Think of fake news as a disease. Without knowing how to identify and stop its spread, information literacy is at risk, especially among audiences whose critical-thinking skills are vulnerable. The new How to Recognize Fake News video series from Motion Masters—available through Access Video On Demand—equips viewers with tools to spot the stories and images […]
Classroom Video On Demand: Spotlight on How to Recognize Fake News
Think of fake news as a disease. Without knowing how to identify and stop its spread, information literacy is at risk, especially among audiences whose critical-thinking skills are vulnerable. The new How to Recognize Fake News video series from Motion Masters—available through Classroom Video On Demand—equips viewers with tools to spot the stories and images […]
