๐ฏ Why use Insights Resources
Otus Insights can help educators quickly discover high-quality instructional resources that support student learning. By integrating trusted content providers like Discovery Education and PBS LearningMedia, educators can easily find materials aligned to the skills, standards, or concepts students need to practice or revisit. Instead of searching multiple external sites, Insights surfaces relevant resources directly within Otus, saving time and making it easier to connect students with meaningful learning materials. These resources help educators:
โ Reteach challenging concepts with engaging instructional materials.
โ Differentiate instruction with resources at varying grade levels and formats.
โ Reinforce learning through videos, activities, and lessons.
โ Support standards-based instruction with aligned content.
Access: Districts will have access to Discovery or PBS learning.
Discovery Education resources require a district subscription. Contact your Client Experience Partner (CXP) for details.
PBS Learning resources are available to all who have Insights enabled.
๐ Discovery Education Resources
Discovery Education provides a wide range of classroom-ready materials that support instruction across grade levels and subjects. Available resource types include:
Lessons
Complete lesson plans with objectives, procedures, and assessments
Standards-aligned instructional content
Activities
Hands-on learning tasks and worksheets
Practice exercises focused on specific skills or concepts
Videos
Instructional and explanatory videos
Documentary clips and real-world examples
Demonstrations and animated explanations
Other Resources
Images and diagrams
Articles and reading passages
Simulations and interactive tools
Assessment materials and graphic organizers
๐ PBS LearningMedia Resources
PBS LearningMedia provides standards-aligned digital media and instructional resources designed to support classroom learning across grade levels and subjects. Available resource types include:
Videos
Short educational videos and clips from PBS programs
Real-world examples and explanatory media
Interactive Activities
Games, simulations, and digital learning experiences
Interactive lessons designed to reinforce key concepts
Lesson Plans
Complete lesson plans aligned to academic standards
Structured classroom activities and teaching guides
Other Resources
Images and media galleries
Documents, articles, and primary sources
Audio resources such as podcasts and music
Teacher support materials and instructional guides
โ๏ธ How It Works:
Insights searches Discovery Education and PBS LearningMedia to find relevant instructional resources based on the needs described in your prompt.
Example prompts to ask Otus Insights:
Keywords or Topics
โFind videos about photosynthesis.โ
โI need resources for teaching 5th-grade fractions.โ
"Provide supplementary resources for students excelling on this standard."
Academic Standards
โShow activities aligned to the lowest scoring standard in this assessment.โ
"Based on the Assessment results, provide a video for better understanding."
"Provide activities appropriate for each DOK level."
Instructional Needs
"Show me resources to reteach this concept."
"I need resources for differentiating instruction."
"Resources for supporting struggling students."
When Insights identifies relevant resources, it will return clickable titles that link directly to the resource so you can quickly review and use the material.
๐ก Pro Tip: Right-click the resource for easy copy and paste.
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๐ Next Steps
Once resources are available in Otus, teachers can integrate them into their instructional workflow. These materials can be used to enrich lessons, support student engagement, and provide additional context or practice across a variety of learning experiences within the platform.
Where to Use | How It Helps |
| Enhance instruction by embedding videos, activities, and supplemental materials directly into your lesson content. |
| Save and organize materials for quick access, and easily share them with students by adding resources to their Bookshelf. |
| Post resources to strengthen classroom and home learning, reinforce key concepts, and provide additional opportunities for students. |
| Provide meaningful context for a topic and extend learning with resources that park classroom discussion. |
| Incorporate videos, images, and other materials into assessments to create more engaging and robust items for students. |