1. Deliver news in various subject areas by RSS feed.
WHY BRING NEWS INTO THE CLASSROOM? A SERIES OF UP-TO-DATE NEWS FEEDS - TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN CURRENT, URGENT, RELEVANT ISSUES OF THEIR DAY
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2. Collect & publish resources about current events or issues
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. . . . . . Remembrance Day resources for teachers and students
ELECTION RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS & TEACHERS; CONSTANTLY UP-DATED CANADIAN ELECTION NEWS & RESOURCES
- Official Political party online sites integrated into lesson - simulated vote
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3. Connect students with real live stakeholders in controversial issues
Each STAKEHOLDER in a controversy has a particular point of view. Consulting as many stakeholders as possible, guarantees you a fresh, strong diversity of opinions and ideas to work with.
Consider all of them, not only to give you an understanding of YOUR SIDE, but also to anticipate the arguments of THE OPPOSITION, which you will need for your REBUTTAL..
TO DO: Make a list of stakeholders who would have an interest, involvement or be affected by your controversy. Submit it to your teacher for approval.
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Typical stakeholders include: Where to find them online?
- Individuals with something to win or lose - Search by name
- Nonprofit organizations ( e.g. community, national or international organizations, consumers associations,) Search by name
- Workers ( Labour. professional associations)
- Educational institutions / academics ( peer-reviewed publications) Search database and limit by "peer-reviewed"
- Governments e.g. (British Columbia, Canada, US) or Search by name
- For profit businesses industries (associations, employers) Search by name
- Also look for: Media reporting in database: print, audio, video
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4. Give students access to real professional tools:
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5. Take advantage of the race to digitize primary sources
SS 10 CLASS DEBATE: LOUIS DAVID RIEL - HERO OR TRAITOR?
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6. Give your students & teachers the very best in the world:
TED lectures (" The world's greatest thinkers and teachers" )
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