Fake news is quite a hot topic! Not sure how to discuss fake news and finding credible sources with students? Come to this presentation to learn how the presenter teamed up with literacy teachers to collaborate and co-create a unit of study on fake news to aid in helping students determine fake news vs. credible sources. This unit on fake news and credible sources provided an opportunity for students to relate to the real world, and, more importantly, it sparked an honest, open conversation between teachers and students. Three years ago, the presenter began her journey of teaching about credible sources and fake news, but due to the increase of resources and books to teach, her work continues to grow and evolve; in particular through the amazing book titled Fact vs. Fiction: Teaching Critical Thinking Skills in the Age of Fake News, by Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins, which debuted on 12/19/18. This particular book supports and reaffirms the work that was done. You will gain a plethora of ideas, resources, tips and tricks to teach this hot (but more important than ever) topic to students of all grade levels, K - 12. It is more important than ever for us to teach students how to be the editors of the information they receive from various sources, especially from social media.
Using photographs, video and children's literature, this session will assist teachers in developing lessons and creating a classroom culture in which students can understand themselves, understand the perspectives of others, and be equipped for social justice advocacy. A variety of resources will be explored and shared.
The first battle in getting students to read is getting them interested in books. Ignite excitement for different titles through teacher and student-led book talks. Various middle grade books will be presented through strategies including: First Chapter Friday, 15 Word Speeches, Hooks, Trailers, Dramatic Scene, and more. While the book examples will be from the middle grades, the strategies work across grade levels. A list of book favorites from reluctant readers and their teachers will be provided.
Carrie Campbell is in her eighth year of teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade literacy academy at Le Mars Community Middle School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary education from Briar Cliff University and her Master's degree and endorsements in reading, middle... Read More →
We partnered as an IC, classroom teacher and university researcher, to understand what transpires as we develop students' voices to write from the beginning of kindergarten and progress quickly in reading and writing as students write what they want to say as authors, not write what sight words they know in January. This transformation for students & teaching created a JOY in this social classroom..
GeoTools aren't just for Social Studies! Try out cross-curricular storytelling tools like TourBuilder, MyMaps, Voyager Stories, and more to develop geo-literacy for all ages. Leave with classroom-ready resources and book titles to support geo-literacy.
Let curiosity drive learning in all content areas by immersing students in rich content (print and digital). When students engage in digital texts using tools such as highlighting, note taking, hover dictionaries, and more their comprehension deepens. We will explore how balancing your print texts with digital content will enhance the literacy and learning for students. Approaching a content area topic with inquiry, choice, and student voice can increase the joy students experience with disciplinary learning.
