Thinkalong.org Educational Resource Evaluation

Chrissy and Tana from Common Sense Education introduce Thinkalong.org, a non-profit educational tool by Connecticut Public, designed to facilitate classroom debates on controversial issues using PBS resources. The site offers a structured approach with various topics, downloadable resources, and a focus on critical media literacy. While primarily for middle school, the content is suitable for high school students. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe and explore more resources.

What is the primary purpose of Thinkalong.org?

• To offer online shopping services

• To provide entertainment content

• To host educational games

• To facilitate classroom debates on controversial issues

Which organization is behind Thinkalong.org?

• National Geographic

• Discovery Channel

• Connecticut Public

• BBC

What type of topics can be found on Thinkalong.org?

• Only cultural topics

• Only scientific topics

• A wide range of topics from general to political

• Only historical topics

What is the basic structure followed by each topic on Thinkalong.org?

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Only reading articles

• Watching, listening, reading, thinking deeply, and contemplating

• Only watching videos

What additional resources are provided for each topic on Thinkalong.org?

• A set of quizzes

• A list of books to read

• A teacher guide, an investigate worksheet, and a contemplate section

• A collection of games

What is a potential challenge for middle school students using Thinkalong.org?

• The site is not accessible

• There are no videos available

• The reading level is quite high

• The topics are too simple

How does Thinkalong.org help in media literacy?

• By offering cooking classes

• By teaching coding

• By focusing on media analysis and understanding sources

• By providing games

What is the end goal of using Thinkalong.org in discussions?

• To create art projects

• To memorize facts

• To lay out pro and con arguments for topics

• To take a definitive side in debates

What is a notable feature of the Thinkalong.org site design?

• It is designed for entertainment

• It is designed to be intimidating

• It includes a mixture of light and heavy topics

• It only focuses on heavy topics

What is the overall impression of Thinkalong.org as a teaching resource?

• It is not useful

• It is a standout framework for critical media literacy

• It is only for entertainment

• It is outdated