A teacher chooses to use a software that has a content-based…

A teacher chooses to use a software that has a content-based challenge situated within a narrative story in which the student can choose to become a character within it and works toward resolving the learning challenge. What function is most likely built within this software?

Many teachers use checklists for students to evaluate web re…

Many teachers use checklists for students to evaluate web resources. Since websites are becoming more slick, another approach is suggested in which students scan the website of interest and attempt to identify its author or sponsoring organization. Then, they open other tabs in their browser to investigate what other resources, such as reputable news or research articles, might reveal about the originators of the target website. They also suggest using advanced search skills such as searching for the author or organization name in quotes with the words “funding” or “bias”. Importantly, students need to engage in and explain their reasoning. What is this more contemporary approach called?