In this unit, students will understand where “fake news” comes from, why it exists and how they can think like fact checkers to become fluent consumers, evaluators, and creators of information. They will apply this knowledge by selecting a controversial topic to evaluate, synthesize, and analyze all aspects before sharing with a local audience.

This resource was created by Tessa Janssen in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 4th Grade to explore the changes to the Earth's surface. 

This resource was created by Megan Andersen in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 10th Grade ELA. 

This resource was created by Katie Wright in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Unit Plans promoting BlendEd Learning Best Practices. This Unit Plan is designed for 12th Grade Career Education. 

This resource was created by Tessa Janssen in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Lesson Plans promoting both content area and digital age skills. This Lesson Plan is designed for 4th Grade Science. Students will demonstrate their learning of the functions of external plant parts. 

This resource was created by Katie Wright in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Lesson Plans promoting both content area and digital age skills. This Lesson Plan is designed for 12th grade Career Education. Students create a Vesume (video resume).

This resource was created by Megan Andersen in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Lesson Plans promoting both content area and digital age skills. This Lesson Plan is designed for 10th Grade English Language Arts.  

This resource was created by Melissa Omar in collaboration with Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Lesson Plans promoting both content area and digital age skills. This Lesson Plan is designed for Grades 6-8 English Language Arts. 

This resource was created by Crystal Hurt as part of the 2019-20 ESU-NDE Digital Age Pedagogy Project. Educators worked with coaches to create Lesson Plans promoting both content area and digital age skills. This Lesson Plan is designed for MS Language Arts. 

Hyperdoc playlist of activities for digital literacy lesson. Teacher will need to populate the "Guided Practice" section with updated links to current events. Check out The Sift from the News Literacy Project to get ides.

These essential outcomes are based on the AASL, ISTE Standards for Students, and the NE ELA Standards. Use this document in conjunction with the Nebraska Library Purpose Template.

Looking for a place to start when it comes to library purpose? Use this template to articulate what your library can provide for staff and students. This document correlates with the Nebraska Library Essential Outcomes document.

Make grading easier and focus on feedback that feeds forward with single point rubrics. Use this template to insert your own learning objectives connected to student standards. Visit Cult of Pedagogy blog for additional information on the single point rubric.

This single point rubric template can be modified to meet your needs! Check out the Cult of Pedagogy Single Point Rubric blog post to find more information.

Icebreaker
--Encourages student voice and opinion.
--Allows students to become familiar with one another.
--Students practice speaking, listening, and justifying stances.
--Teachers can get to know their students.
--Practice attention getting signals and routines.

Inspired by Things That Rock from Hebern, M. & Corippo, J. (2018). The EduProtocol field guide : 16 student-centered lesson frames for infinite learning possibilities. San Diego, CA: Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.