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21st Century Election Curriculum

The multimedia curriculum Access, Analyze, Act: A Blueprint for 21st Century Civic Engagement is now available for teachers. The free resource, developed by Temple University's Media Education Lab and PBS Teachers, is designed to help develop students' understanding of the presidential campaign process. It uses the power of Web 2.0 for teaching media and information literacy, critical thinking, communication, collaboration and technology skills. More than a dozen social media tools can engage young learners in the political process. There are also videos and lesson plans for teachers.

The Blueprint page gives a big picture perspective on the curriculum. Three video modules for teachers showcase how teachers can integrate social media tools into teaching and learning. Students can explore an interactive quiz to measure and reflect upon their civic engagement. The full curriculum guide includes nearly a dozen high-interest lesson plans that incorporate Web 2.0 tools to promote civic engagement and 21st century skills.

Source: School Library Journal, Online Curriculum Helps Kids Understand the Election Process

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