AASL released its list of Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning 2021! This year’s list took into special consideration how well these tools work for remote/distance students. The resources enhance learning and encourage the following qualities:
- Innovation/Creativity
- Active Participation
- Collaboration
- User-Friendly
- Encourages Exploration
- Information/Reference
We share these resources every year and you can explore our archive of past recommendations here.
This FREE tool uses real world examples to teach critical-thinking and habits to evaluate today’s information landscape. Examples come from social media and news sites. Students learn to recognize reliable sources and dismiss false information.
Grades: 7-12
“Checkology is a current events application that shows middle through high schoolers how to successfully navigate today’s challenging information landscape. Students learn how to identify credible information, seek out reliable sources, and apply critical thinking skills to separate fact-based content from falsehoods.”
This quick post from Teachers First offers ideas for classroom activities that incorporate the tool. Get community reviews and pro/cons from this review of the app by Common Sense Education. And learn about the origins of Checkology from this in-depth article from Ed Surge.
Watch this 2 min video to see how Checkology works: