Blog Read more to learn how to use Title IV-A funding and how ClassHook fits into Title IV-A requirements! What is Title IV-A? Title IV-A funding is a type of federal funding. It aims to provide a well-rounded education for students, improve school conditions—emphasizing student health and safety, and integrate digital literacy into education by improving the […]
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Presidents’ Day Basics: Explaining the Role of the President to your Classroom
As we celebrate Presidents Day this month, it might be wise to explain the basic responsibilities of the presidency to your classroom. Luckily, we at Classhook have found videos that can help. In this post, we’ve separated it into three categories: What the President Does and How He/She works with the rest of the government, […]
Teaching George Washington Through Film and Television
For the final entry in Classhook’s Presidents Day series, we’ll look at George Washington, the first president of the United States and its most remembered founding father. He served as President from 1789-1797, after having previously led the Continental Army as the Commanding General in the War for Independence and being one of the signers […]
Teaching Franklin Roosevelt Through Films and Television
For the next entry in our Presidents’ Day, we’ll look at Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Roosevelt (known as FDR for short) was the longest-serving president in US History, serving 4 terms from 1933-1945. He is notable for leading the country through two of its greatest crises, the Great Depression and World War II. Because of these […]
Teaching John F. Kennedy Through Film and Television
For the next entry in our series on Presidents, we’ll look at John F Kennedy. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He served as president from 1961 until his assassination in 1963. Despite his short tenure in office, he is often remembered as one of the greatest presidents. During his presidency, many […]
Teaching Abraham Lincoln Through Film and Television
As President’s Day is coming up, here at Classhook we’ll be publishing several blog posts focused on Different Presidents and how they are shown in various Films, Television Shows, Documentaries, and Informative Videos. The first president we’ll look at is Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is on the 12th of this month. In this post, we’ll […]
ClassHook Pricing Updates Coming February 1, 2021
On February 1, 2021, we’re updating ClassHook’s pricing to better accommodate the needs of educators and our business. But don’t worry: we’ll be adding new and exciting features to Premium very soon. What’s changing Our monthly plan pricing is changing to $15/month (from $10/month) Our annual plan pricing is changing to $99/year (from $60/year) Feature […]
T.V. Shows Can Break the Ice on Immigration Topics
Media is a double-edged sword. It can be used as propaganda, spreading harmful stereotypes about a group, or it can be used as a platform for unheard and underprivileged voices. A recent study, as reported by the LA Times, shows the impact of having diverse character plotlines and how it can be a teaching moment […]
ClassHook in the Flipped Classroom
Blended learning has become popular in classrooms across the country, as technology has shown to have a variety of benefits to education. We explore some ideas on how to implement ClassHook in blended learning instruction. The Flipped Classroom allows students to be introduced to new concepts online at home. When they return to face-to-face instruction, […]
Growing Up With Heroes: How Popular Media Can Impact Character Development
A person’s childhood is often the most formative period in their life. Where someone grows up, the foods they eat, who their parents and friends are, shape who they ultimately grow into. Every experience, even the shows children watch growing up can have a huge impact on their view of the world. When children watch […]