You may remember Stanford History Education Group (SHEG) for its groundbreaking and utterly depressing report, Evaluating Information: The Cornerstone of Online Civic Reasoning. In the November 2016 Executive Summary, the researchers shared: When thousands of students respond to dozens of tasks there are endless variations. That was certainly the case in our experience. However, at each level—middle […]
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A true gift from SHEG: DIY digital literacy assessments and tools for historical thinking
By Joyce Valenza on December 20, 2017
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STEM U: Working Collaborations Between Schools and University Students
By Addie Matteson on February 9, 2017
These inspiring partnerships reflect a growing trend: alliances between universities and K-12 students that emphasize problem-solving and mentoring skills.
This article was published in School Library Journal's February 2017 issue. Subscribe today and save up to 35% off the regular subscription rate.
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