Learn360. http://www.learn360.com/Search.aspx?Pageid=371217&GradeLevel=3360056. AIM Education, Inc. : 2010.
Overview:
Learn360 is a database provided by Iowa's Area Education Agencies to the Iowa public schools. The local schools provide a user name and password to make the database available to the student from any location. The search limiters on the home page are very easy to use, divided by subject area, grade level and media format. Because the student can choose the grade level from which to search, the experience is adapted to the individual's needs and abilities. The wide array of media formats available is impressive: video clips, full video, newsreel, speeches audio and speeches video are several examples. An amazing resource is the A&E Television Networks featured videos. Filed by subject these videos are full length, around 45 minutes, and provide enough information to be used towards state standards. The site tells you what standards each video meets. Today's teens are so visual, with many watching movies and television on their computers, this is a smart way to use a teen's learning style. Hollywood Film Clips for Character Education is another feature. Clips from popular movies have been sorted by grade, character trait and state standards. Teens can learn about character without rolling their eyes at outdated hairstyles and clothes, these clips are hip and current. Under subject area is the term, "vocational guidance.' This area provides video clips about job interviews, resume writing and life skills. This is a fabulous resource for a school library. If a public library could afford the database it would be a great compliment to EBSCO.
Interest Level:
9th-12th
Why I Included This Item:
It is such a fabulous resource I want to spread the word.
As an employee of Learn360, I want to say thank you for highlighting our service on your blog! We’re excited to be at the forefront of 21st century education by providing video- and web-based content in the classroom and at home. Our users allow us to continue to grow in this space and knowing we are offering a great service to educators like you is very rewarding! Thanks again! – Susan Bernard, Director of Marketing, Learn360
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