Thursday, February 6, 2014

Posted: 04 Feb 2014 12:09 PM PST
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/innovation/

By Leila Meyer
PBS LearningMedia has released a collection of free teaching resources in celebration of the third annual national Digital Learning Day, which will take place Feb. 5.
The Digital Learning Day resources are called the "Be Inspired, Be an Innovator" collection, which includes videos, documentaries and lesson plans designed to help teachers inspire innovation in K-12 students. Videos in the collection cover topics such as smart bridges, Galileo's telescope, ethanol biofuel, green technology, plasma rockets and more.
The "Be Inspired, Be an Innovator" collection includes:
  • A selection of video segments, audio files, lesson plans and guides related to innovation;
  • An infographic of tips for cultivating innovative thinking in students;
  • A video for teachers that explains what innovation means and what skills students need to develop innovative thinking;
  • An hour-long documentary for students called "Extreme by Design"; and
  • An "Extreme By Design" lesson plan with videos and activities for two lessons.

Read more at http://thejournal.com/articles/2014/02/03/pbs-offers-free-classroom-resources-for-digital-learning-day.aspx#E4cP0f6PgvPwwWp5.99
 

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