Tara Blair 
Posted on May 11, 2016
Professional development is more important than ever before, especially considering the changing curriculum standards and the explosion of educational technology. Today’s changing environment demands that professional learning is delivered in a way that connects technology with classroom instruction. Teachers need to become digital learners, too, because no amount of technology can improve instruction if a teacher does not possess the strategies to integrate it.
May 11, 2016 See this very interesting and controversial article by Carl Straumsheim that argues digital humanities scholars are — intentionally or not — leading a “neoliberal takeover” of colleges and universities. This article was published May 6, 2016. Many humanities scholars have praised the digital humanities as one of the more promising developments for their disciplines. … Read more
Posted on May 10, 2016
By Traci Cothran
Our Gale databases cover many serious topics, but did you know they also cover that most hallowed of teen events called PROM? Yes, it’s prom season, and we’re noting it! Look at what can be found on this topic:
So grab that tiara and your best dress or tuxedo, and read up on the issues surrounding that momentous night of each high school year!
What else can you find in our Gale databases?
Posted on May 5, 2016
By Debra Kirby
There are only so many variations a fitness instructor can use to keep things fresh in an indoor cycling class (aka spinning class). This editorial manager by day, spinning instructor by very early morning, has found the perfect way to keep her students interested and alert — the daily quiz! Fortunately for me, through the wealth of information available in the Gale databases our team produces, I am never at a loss for material! Here are a few questions and answers I’ve used to keep my students on their toes in recent 6:00 am classes:
Q: What organization was the precursor to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)?
A: The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), established in 1942 (U.S. History In Context)
Q: What country is the native home to lemurs?
A: Madagascar, an island off the southeast coast of Africa (Science In Context)
Q: Who standardized level measurement in cooking?
A: Fannie Farmer (Biography In Context)
Q: What famous poet was known as the Belle of Amherst and what actress portrayed her in the play of the same title?
A: Emily Dickinson & Julie Harris (Artemis Literary Sources)
Posted on May 4, 2016 Author: Vincent F. Hendricks Professor of Formal Philosophy at University of Copenhagen Vincent F. Hendricks writes in The Conversation on the “pervasive narrative about the decline of the humanities”. Vincent speaks about those who believe in the value of the humanities and what they often lend on to support the … Read more
Posted on May 4, 2016
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Posted on May 4, 2016
By: Daniel Pullian
‘The compartment was much bespattered with blood’: the Brighton Railway Murder
Barely a week went by in the nineteenth-century press without a sensational crime story appearing. Whether it was the gory prospect of blood and dismembered bodies, or simply the thrill of a classic ‘whodunit’, there can be little doubt that crime reporting made compelling copy. This was certainly the case with the ‘Brighton Railway Murder’ which took place in the summer of 1881. From beginning to end, the case captivated the imagination of the British people, eager to discover who had murdered wealthy tradesman Frederick Gold, and what would become of the culprit. A search of Gale Artemis: Primary Sources highlights the case’s notoriety, giving me the perfect opportunity to trace its development.
Read moreA Captivating Crime Story: the Brighton Railway Murder
Posted on May 3rd, 2016
We’re having a good week at Thorndike, and this news is also good for libraries – and all readers who appreciate the ease of access that large print provides. Here’s what we’re excited about:
Our editorial staff is thrilled, as we continue our quest to put the BEST titles in the best (most accessible to all) format in readers’ hands as quickly as possible. (BEST titles in the best format?? TOP titles? Don’t want to use Best twice.
Posted on May 2, 2016
By Candy Jones-Guerin
In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is primarily observed in the state of Puebla where General Zaragoza’s lead the country to triumph over the French invasion and bolstered the resistance movement.
Here in the United States we have embraced this day as a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. Classrooms and communities across the country hang paper banners, cook up delicious food and share stories and dance from this celebrated culture.
If you are looking for resources to get your celebration started, look no further. We have great resources on history, celebrated figures, climate and travel.
Posted on April 27, 2016
By: Elinor Hawkes
Tracing the exchange of ideas between East and West in the new Sciences, History and Geography module.