The Public Learning Media Laboratory produces tools that adhere to an internal rubric. Two themes run throughout all our productions. Firstly, our toolsets are designed to build upon how we believe children learn, and secondly, designed to maximize impact. The following tools are part of our portfolio:

Boolify: An Educational Boolean Search Engine Boolify is a technology designed to teach people how to construct effective web searches. The technology models web search Boolean with colored puzzle pieces. Each piece indicates a Boolean operator. By scaffolding understanding of Boolean upon a graphical logic, learners develop a deep understanding of how search phrase construction impacts the quality of search results. Load the Boolify Website

All Sides at Boolify: Search Multiple Points of View All Sides is an addition to the Boolify Information Literacy toolset. The goal of All Sides at Boolify is to help learners gain insight into the multiple points of view surrounding a given topic, and to help teach students to inquire more deeply as they research a topic. Load All Sides at Boolify