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Britannica Digital Learning is a leading provider of learning and knowledge products. We are proud to be one of the world’s most trusted sources of information on every topic imaginable – from the origins of the universe, to current events and everything in between.
Britannica School is a unique, online resource designed to meet the learning needs of school pupils and teachers. Its three different age-specific learning areas contain a variety of engaging teaching and learning material that build confidence and inspires continuous discovery.
The many types of content allow students to access information through text, media and even interactive learning activities, helping to suit the learning styles of all students. Students can use Britannica information both in school and at home, which assists the school in creating an at-home connection with student learning.
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This time last week Britannica had the pleasure of sponsoring the key note speaker at the City of Cape Town Seminar, librarian Purity Kavuri-Mutuku. By building meaningful connections between her library and community, she is engaging learners and bridging the digital divide 🙌
The Britannica UK team wishes Eid Mubarak to all this Eid al-Fitr #EidMubarak
Happy #WorldPoetryDay ! Here in the Britannica UK Office we love Tyger Tyger by William Blake - what's YOUR favourite poem?
Happy International Women's Day from us here at Britannica! Why not celebrate by watching our video highlighting 5 famous firsts achieved by women throughout history.
We would love to hear about your favourite female figures in the comments...
#IWD2019 #IWD
Love teaching? So do we! We know it's #Valentines today, but it's not all about cards and hearts. Take a look at our recent blog piece bit.ly/EBUKBlogHooks by Karenina Mackay on lesson hooks in the classroom and also find out how to join our free training webinars.
It's time to get curious! It's Britannica Curiosity Day - you can find activities for your classroom here bit.ly/BritannicaCuriosityUK and check out our Curiosity Day website curiosity.britannica.com/ - have fun!
#OnThisDay in 1963 The Beatles - formerly called the Quarrymen or the Silver Beatles - released "I want to hold your hand" and changed the face of the music industry forever!
#OnThisDay in 1990 John Major took over as Prime Minister of the U.K following Margaret Thatcher, who had led the Conservatives to a decisive electoral victory in 1979 following a series of major strikes during the previous winter.
#OnThisDay in 1942, iconic movie Casablanca premiered in the U.S. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won three, including best picture.
#OnThisDay in 1953 The Mousetrap written by Agatha Christie - which set a world record for the longest continuous run at one theatre - opens in London's West End.
#OnThisDay in 1991, rock legend Freddie Mercury, original name Farrokh Bulsara, passed away. "We will rock you"
“It’s not about what you know, it’s about how you learn” - Leah Mansoor, SVP of Digital Learning. Listen to Leah’s thoughts here bit.ly/Eduvate1Leah on the changing world of education, in the first of our podcast series with the Eduvated team!
#OnThisDay In 1963 one of the most notorious political murders in American history occurred when Pres. John F. Kennedy was shot and killed in Dallas, while riding in an open car, by Lee Harvey Oswald.
World War I had a profound impact on the role of women in society. Marie Curie, Mabel St. Clair Stobart, and Aileen Cole Stewart are among the women who played a direct role in the war. Watch a brand new Britannica video about these extraordinary women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0LbK7_n6 6M&feature=youtu.be
We've hosted an article from our 250th Book of the Year on @tes from Monica Lewinsky on Cyber Bullying - take a look bit.ly/BritannicaTESML
“It’s not about what you know, it’s about how you learn” - Leah Mansoor, SVP of Digital Learning. Listen to Leah’s thoughts here bit.ly/Eduvate1Leah on the changing world of education, in the first of our podcast series with the Eduvated team.
Stuck for lesson ideas for the WW1 Centenary ? Take a look at our full lesson plan on War Poetry for you to use for free. http://bit.ly/BritannicaCentenary