If your back-to-school night needs a refresh, ELA teacher Heidi Speece has you covered with fun ideas to improve the experience for you, students, and parents!
Your Best First Day Ever: Five Tips to Make It a Success!
Nervous about the first day? New and returning teachers can benefit from educator Kristen Strickland’s tips for a great first day!
Register Now for the Back-to-School eMediaVA Webinar!
Register now for our back-to-school eMediaVA webinar on August 23rd!
Dig Into Dinosaurs at Home and at School
Who doesn’t love dinosaurs? From videos and learning activities to crafts and games, check out our list of dino-themed learning resources.
10 Fun Summer Activities for Your Kids
If school is out for the summer where you live, check out these fun activities to help the kiddos have fun at home while also learning.
Three Low-Cost Ways to Reward Yourself This Summer
It’s been a challenging year for all of us. Unwind and relax this summer with these ideas from ELA teacher Heidi Speece.
Celebrating July 4th with eMediaVA
Explore ideas and resources for celebrating the 4th of July at home or in the classroom!
Using Books to Bring Empathy Back
Learn more about supporting students’ social and emotional learning through reading and instruction with tips and resources from media specialist Tanisha Ricks.
The New eMediaVA Is Here!
The redesigned eMediaVA is finally here! Read more about the new features and resources you’ll experience June 13th.
Summer Reading, Summer Learning
Librarian Dale Harter shares how summer learning benefits students, teachers, and parents.
Teaching the Tulsa Race Massacre
Social studies teacher Anne Walker discusses resources for teaching the Tulsa Race Massacre.
Podcasting with Students of All Ages
Learn how Denyse Phelps is promoting student voice at her school with podcasting.
Citizen Science or Community Science? Science Events in the Library
Librarian and eMediaVA Ambassador Dale Harter shares his experiences hosting a Citizen Science event in the school library.
Where’s My Stuff? Getting Students Organized with Wakelet
Learn more about how Wakelet can be used by teachers and students alike.
Iceberg Straight Ahead: Multi-Disciplined Research and the Titanic
English teacher Heidi Speece outlines a new approach to student research projects, using the Titanic.
Tips for Increasing Children’s Appetite for Reading
Increase your child’s love of reading with these tips from eMediaVA Ambassador Janel Kelley.
It’s Free! Finding Fun, New Resources to Add to Your Curriculum
Educator Kristen Strickland shares her favorite FREE digital resources for PreK-12 educators!
Register Now for Our Spring Webinar Series!
Register now for our spring webinar series, with relevant and engagement training topics in March and April!
Celebrating Student Art
Educator Tammy Byram shares practical ideas for integrating Youth Art Month into your classroom, library, and school.
Music: The Sound of My Heart | Music in Our Schools Month
March is Music in Our Schools Months. Around the country, music educators and students celebrate and explore the lasting impact music has on our lives.
Lesser-known Virginia Women for Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month approaches, teachers begin thinking about what notable women they can introduce to their students. Here are some of the less touted Virginia women your students should know.
6 eMediaVA Resources for Women’s History Month
Women are the embodiment of strength, resilience, and innovation! History is full of female movers and shakers, of the brave and brilliant. Here are 6 of our favorite resources for Women’s History Month.
Presidents’ Day Scavenger Hunt
Create a Presidents’ Day Scavenger Hunt for grades 2-12! See an example from Nick Dzendzel, eMediaVA Ambassador.
Dream Class: Using Google’s 20% Time to Build Student Engagement
Enhance engagement in your classroom and libraries with 20% Time! Get started with advice from educator Kristen Strickland.
Presenting Multiple Perspectives in History
We all learned history in different ways. No matter what level of education, your knowledge of history can be based upon certain perspectives that have been presented to you in your learning.
Virginia’s Black History Icons
Black History Month is right around the corner! Explore Virginia’s black history icons.
Top 5 eMediaVA SEL Resources for Secondary Educators
eMediaVA Ambassador Kristen Strickland’s favorite eMediaVA SEL resources.
Finding Balance in Students’ Digital Lives
Students’ use of technology is the highest it has ever been. It’s our responsibility as educators and parents to help students find balance in their digital lives.
Using Media Literacy to Support Reading Literacy
Resources and advice on supporting reading literacy from Norfolk Public Schools Media Specialist, Tanisha Ricks.
“When a Dog Bites a Man”: Using eMediaVA Resources to Teach “What Is News?”
There’s an old saying that goes like this: When a dog bites a man, that’s not news. When a man bites a dog, now that’s news!
Developing Inquiry in Your Classroom
Strengthen inquiry in your classroom with tips and ideas from eMediaVA Ambassador Nick Dzendzel.
Ruff Ruffman Helps Teach about Media Literacy
ITRT and eMediaVA Ambassador Monica Mitchell explains her favorite resources for Digital Citizenship Week.
Teaching the Upcoming Midterm Elections
The election season is a great time of year to explore civic engagement and the importance of voting with your students.