Becky Wandel explores what to look for when reading the news via …
Becky Wandel explores what to look for when reading the news via social media using her original stop light method. This resource includes a video and teaching resources.
In the aftermath of the divisive 2020 presidential election, PBS NewsHour and …
In the aftermath of the divisive 2020 presidential election, PBS NewsHour and Student Reporting Labs (SRL) aired "We the Young People", a half-hour virtual special highlighting the impact of young voters. The show featured teen voices and conversations with experts focusing on issues that affect young people.
In the first video, Jevin West, an Associate Professor at the University of Washington who studies the spread of misinformation, talks to student reporter Bridgette Adu-Wadier about the ongoing problem of misinformation online and in our society and how it has impacted democratic processes. In the second video, multimedia reporter Heather Taylor-Wynn talks to two teen fact-checkers from Poynter’s MediaWise program about solutions to slow down the spread of misinformation.
The Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or …
The Big6 is a six-stage model to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. Students can use this model to guide them through the research process. This resource is a lesson plan that uses the Big6 model to help students determine how to earn an 'A' grade.
Preparing students for the world of tomorrow that will be means we …
Preparing students for the world of tomorrow that will be means we need to incorporate more technology in classroom that doesn't simply replace something older, but instead is something you couldn't accomplish without the technology. Before you ask kids to use a brand new technology (to at least some) in a formal assessment, you first need to teach them how to use it and practice it in a low-risk setting so they're willing to try and take risks. iMovie can be used in the classroom to accomplish many tasks - kids can create a virtual gallery of their learning throughout a unit, give a visual and oral report on a topic, become a tour guide to a country they're learning about, create a book trailer for an independent reading or literature circle assignment ... the list is long.
SRL's Becky Wandel spoke with science producer Nsikan Akpan about he how …
SRL's Becky Wandel spoke with science producer Nsikan Akpan about he how he debunked that cellphone-horns story. This resource includes a video and teaching resources to help students dig more deeply into the facts behind science stories we see in the news.
With help from student reporter Sonal Prakash, SRL explains the best ways …
With help from student reporter Sonal Prakash, SRL explains the best ways to tell audio stories at home. Use this accompanying one-pager for more on audio storytelling and step-by-step instructions for creating your own podcast.
Recording a video diary is one of the best ways to tell …
Recording a video diary is one of the best ways to tell your own story. Take a look at these tips from some of SRL's producers (and with help from some of our student journos) on how to record your own.
An interview, video diary, or news package is enhanced when you can …
An interview, video diary, or news package is enhanced when you can get some shots that visually represent what was said on camera. In this Level Up tutorial, SRL will show you how to use your phone to record b-roll.
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, …
Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, killing hundreds of people and causing billions of dollars in damage. The effects of the storm are still felt today in Louisiana and Mississippi, and the government response to the storm remains a politically charged issue. In this lesson, students learn about the storm and consider whether a range of online sources provide reliable information about the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Note: A free educator account is required to access these materials.
The Importance of Digital Citizenship HyperDoc will help students learn about, understand, …
The Importance of Digital Citizenship HyperDoc will help students learn about, understand, and use their gained knowledge of digital citizenship wisely. Students will visit five links about different aspects of digital citizenship and communicate, through writing notes, what they learn and experience in each section.
In this industry spotlight we hear from Nathan Efstation, an audio engineer …
In this industry spotlight we hear from Nathan Efstation, an audio engineer at PBS Utah, who shares his expertise on the art of sound design. Immerse yourself in the talented work of aspiring filmmakers and learn what it takes to excel in this industry.
In this filmmaker spotlight we gain invaluable insights from an interview with …
In this filmmaker spotlight we gain invaluable insights from an interview with industry expert Virginia Pearce, the director of the Utah Film Commission, as she shares her knowledge and experiences, inspiring the next generation of filmmakers.
Welcome to Information Navigator. This textbook was created and is maintained by …
Welcome to Information Navigator. This textbook was created and is maintained by the faculty and staff of the Stewart Library located within Weber State University.
This unit walks students through the research process from pre-writing to publishing …
This unit walks students through the research process from pre-writing to publishing using cars as the topic, but it could be adapted for any basic research subject. The final project allows them to publish to the world creating an Adobe Express web page.Diagram of an Internal Combustion Piston Engine, By User:Wapcaplet - Own work, made with Blender, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=182044A modern assembly-line, By Marek Slusarczyk, CC BY 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=116381370
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