N4L 072: Just 3 Digital Sources for Nonfiction Learning

We've taken a departure from nonfiction books to curate "Just 3" digital sources for nonfiction learning. With literally thousands of options, both free and paid, you're sure to find many topics that pique your interest. Here's to a Happy New Year full of learning!  00:20   Point yourself toward the New Year with nonfiction in mind 00:30   Just 3 sources for nonfiction books and learning 00:40   2010 study by Kaiser Family Foundation underscores the importance of nonfiction 01:10   How much leisure time does the average U.S. child spend reading nonfiction? 01:40   Future requires research skills, including exposure to nonfiction information 02:00   Common Core requires high school seniors spend 70 percent of their school reading time on informational nonfiction material 02:30   Influence young people by getting them excited about nonfiction you’re reading 02:45   Just 3 sources for nonfiction books and learning include free, hybrid, and paid models 03:05   “The Great Courses”: found on RB Digital, a free library app with “Education” button 03:30   30-minute video modules covering history, science, food & wine, health & nutrition, etc. 04:00   Skillshare: unlimited access to more than 25K online classes (paid or free) 04:30   Topics include animation, photography, leadership, productivity, web development, etc. 04:45   Blinkist: paid subscription service to help you stay ahead of new nonfiction releases 05:05   Read or listen to experts provide 15-minute book summaries with key takeaways from bestselling nonfiction 05:25   Blinkist adds 40 new titles every month 06:00   Give one more gift this season: Recommend Nonfiction4Life to a friend!   Get free access to THE GREAT COURSES through your library’s RBDigital app Sign up for SKILLSHARE to fuel your creativity and career Subscribe to BLINKIST for summaries of current nonfiction titles Connect with us social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit