​Our Educator Community

What our Early-Access Community Members Care About

  • helping learners evaluate online information with real news sources in real time
  • providing both choice and structure for students to explore current events
  • incorporating project-based learning 
  • making it easier for students to organize and cite online sources
  • engaging learners in conversations around the ethical impact of technology and new media
  • implementing technology tools and practices essential to 21st century careers
  • shaping a product at the cutting edge of media, technology,  and educational research

Q & A

Which grades and subjects work best with Mucktracker?

  • Our early educator users teach in grades ranging from middle school to early college. 
  • As a flexible research tool, Mucktracker works with a variety of content areas. 
  • Through the lesson activities, Mucktracker specifically aligns with the curricular goals and standards of English, Social Studies, and Journalism/Communications classes. 
  •  Mucktracker also works well within advisory and character-based programs because of its focus on digital citizenship. 
  • For suggested learning activities aligned with the Common Core standards, see our Learning with Mucktracker page.

How much time do I need to try Mucktracker?

  • Our software is easy to use and can therefore be incorporated in a single lesson, as a recurring activity, or within a larger unit of study. 

What does collaboration with the Mucktracker team look like?

  • You tell us--collaboration depends on what works best for our educators. We will provide support and resources and connect interested educators to one another.​ Your expected commitment is minimal, to as much as you like.

Try Out Mucktracker!