First things first!
If you havenât read this monthâs TEACH section, go do that now. No, really. Would Dr. Ken steer you wrong?
When Books & History Collide
No, this isnât a current headline. Oh, wait, maybe it is? We thought it would be fun for this Back to School newsletter to practice a âgive one and get one strategy.
Give ONE: Back to School FOLLOW PromptÂ
With the decline in social studies instruction since NCBL, many folks have lost their opportunity to practice critical thinking, share perspectives, and have dialogue across multiple disciplines. Weâve found an exciting resource to help curb some missing pieces at @fakehistoryhunt on Twitter.
Here you will find visual artifacts and background information to debunk fake historical errors or share interesting finds. Youâll also find all kinds of resources that can help facilitate conversations, form writing prompts, teach civics, or build/share media literacy lessons for the #digitaldetectivesquad.
What is your favorite post in a Fake History Hunter feed? Why do you love it? Any ideas for using it with learners (of any age)?
Donât forget to post on Twitter or our August Padlet! See the TEACH section for details.Â
Get ONE (or 2 or 3âŚ): Back to School FOLLOW PromptÂ
The Library Girl has been updating the âpicture books that help build empathyâ section on the Good Reads shelf like you won't believe. Those who have read Chapter 5 of Developing Digital Detectives and frequented the evidence locker know exactly what Iâm talking about.
đ˘ The shelf now contains over 50 books! đ˘
đEmpathy đ falling from the sky or, in this case, from my file cabinet.Â
Whatâs your favorite book from the list and why, or recommend a book not on this list and tell us why.
Donât forget to post on Twitter at the #DigitalDetectiveSquad or our August Padlet! Need more details, seek out the TEACH section of this monthâs âBack to Schoolâ edition.