Books That Shaped AmericaThe Library of Congress, the world’s largest repository of knowledge and information, began a multiyear “Celebration of the Book” with an exhibition on “Books That Shaped America.” The initial books in the exhibition are displayed below.
Free Technology for TeachersThe purpose of this site is to share information about free resources that teachers can use in their classrooms.
To find videos on all subjects, visit the Videos Guide.
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Films on DemandThis link opens in a new windowOver 28,000 multi-disciplinary streaming media titles from A&E, PBS, the BBC, National Geographic, ABC News, NBC News, CNBC, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, HBO Documentary Films, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, Open University, Bill Moyers, California Newsreel, Annenberg Learner, TED, Films for the Humanities & Sciences, and more.
Websites:
PBS (Public Broadcasting Service)"PBS is a membership organization that, in partnership with its member stations, serves the American public with programming and services of the highest quality, using media to educate, inspire, entertain and express a diversity of perspectives." (PBS website)
TED: Ideas Worth Spreading"TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less)." (TED website)
WatchKnowLearn"...provide a world-class, online domain on which educators can store, categorize, and rate the best, K – 12 educational videos on the Internet today. " (WatchKnowLearn website)