Hi Matt,
I checked with my tech integration specialist, Chelsea Gordon, to see what she could find/come up with. I am hoping that your teacher can try to see if one of these or a combo would work with her lesson. This is her response:
Okay, so here are some ideas...not sure if this is really what he is looking for - but maybe worth sharing:
1. Ed Puzzle
Ever looking for a way to post a video clip in your Google Classroom for kids to view and it just won’t work?
This will bypass YouTube - if they want to post stories for kids to see...EdPuzzle!
The free version allows you to post up to 20 free links a year. Teachers would login with Google.
2. CNN 10 (via CNN.com):
This is the "old faithful" for middle school. It’s a 10-minute daily news show that covers global events without the noise. Because it’s hosted directly on CNN’s site, it often bypasses YouTube blocks.
This is the "old faithful" for middle school. It’s a 10-minute daily news show that covers global events without the noise. Because it’s hosted directly on CNN’s site, it often bypasses YouTube blocks.
3. PBS LearningMedia (Above the Noise):
Their series Above the Noise specifically tackles "hot takes," misinformation, and how to spot bias. It comes with built-in lesson plans and "prove it" prompts.4. Ted-Ed (ed.ted.com):
While many Ted-Ed videos are on YouTube, their dedicated website has a native player and a "Lesson" feature where you can add "Think," "Dig Deeper," and "Discuss" sections to any video.
5. Checkology (by The News Literacy Project):
This is a free, browser-based "virtual classroom." It uses real-world examples of "viral" videos (simulated to look like social media) and asks students to identify if they are "Information, Misinformation, or Satire."
This is a free, browser-based "virtual classroom." It uses real-world examples of "viral" videos (simulated to look like social media) and asks students to identify if they are "Information, Misinformation, or Satire."
Respectfully,
Loretta Sullivan
Library Media Specialist
Bennet Academy
Manchester, CT
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