Blog Popular media can inspire a culture of curiosity in the classroom. How? By building on students’ personal prior knowledge of known movie clips to create a sense of relatability and understanding in an engaging, responsive manner. Using content from TV shows and movies can ease students into new educational lessons and make the academic content […]
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 […]
Supporting Students’ Listening Skills with ClassHook
Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social studies, galore! Here at ClassHook we’re dedicated to helping you hit all kinds of standards from the Common Core in your daily classes. Don’t believe us? Have a look at our browsing experience. We cover a wide range of subjects from business to world languages to social emotional learning. […]
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, […]
Parents As Partners in the Learning Experience
As students are gearing up for the school year ahead of them, we understand how it is for parents who want to be more involved in their children’s success. At ClassHook, we see parents as partners in the learning experience. That’s why we’re committed to bridging the foundation between the parents and their teachers. Using […]
Using Clips as a Springboard to Evaluate Accuracy
More often than not, producers portray events that err on the side of impossible. Think the villain surviving a fall off a skyscraper, cars hurtling around cities in high-speed car crashes, and so on. While they may prove to be entertaining for their exciting antics and outrageous feats, they can also serve to enhance your […]
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 […]
Navigating Remote, In-Person, and Hybrid Learning
With summer coming to a close, educators are beginning preparations for the 2020-2021 school year. Unfortunately, this year, COVID19 has disrupted the usual routine and forced educators and students alike to adapt. The possibility of various learning experiences—remote, in-person, or hybrid—is making it difficult for educators to prepare. Thankfully, ClassHook and other online learning tools […]
Using TV Shows and Movies to Learn Literary Devices
There’s no doubt that there are many ways for students to learn literary devices both inside and outside of typical classroom instruction. A great way to make learning complex literary devices more memorable and easy for students to digest is to use content from TV shows and movies. By using clips from popular media, teachers […]
Easing Shy Students into the Classroom with ClassHook
When it comes to participation styles, each student has their own personality. There are those that easily share their thoughts on any subject, some that may be more soft-spoken yet still can be persuaded into a discussion, and of course, those that are absolutely adamant about their refusal to verbally participate in class. Unfortunately, motivating […]