As an English teacher in the 21st century, I like to incorporate technology in order to further engage my students. This is a list of websites I would like to explore more or have already explored and highly recommend.
The Voices of Democracy project is designed to promote the study of great speeches and public debates. The emphasis of the project is on the actual words of those who, throughout American history, have defined the country's guiding principles.
Search America's historic newspaper pages from 1789-1963 or use the U.S. Newspaper Directory to find information about American newspapers published between 1690-present. Chronicling America is sponsored jointly by the National Endowment for the Humanities external link and the Library of Congress. Learn more
The William C. Morris YA Debut Award honors a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens. Find more information on the Morris Award, including winners, policies and procedures and how to nominate a title.
Librarians and faculty can search the Community of Online Research Assignments (CORA) for information literacy assignments, library instruction activities, and teaching tips.