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In this post, we explore useful sites dedicated to teaching social studies subjects like history, economics, geography, government, and sociology. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) 
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Hannah Wiemers's curator insight,
May 15, 2019 10:34 PM
This article outlines briefly 10 digital tools that could be used in a social studies classroom. I like the idea of the virtual tours using Google, this could be a great way to engage students in learning. With over 800 places to virtually tour, teachers can lead students through an interactive space which can deepen their understanding and retention of information through the use of imagery. Students being able to recognise what is and isn't valuable information and when media is manipulating consumers when researching tasks is an essential skill. This article mentions Checkology which provides an interactive learning experience designed to teach the difference. This is an article on the top ten tools for social studies classrooms but these tools could be used in other classrooms as well. 
Tony Lahtinen's curator insight,
May 17, 2019 11:43 PM
There are some neat ideas here to make the lessons more authentic. These also give the students more power over their learning and the opportunity to develop their knowledge.
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How are you leveraging the power of digital tools in the social studies classroom? This list of iPad apps for social studies includes some favorites. Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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May 10, 2017 4:51 AM
Best Social Studies (U.S.) Websites for Teachers ... Share the List! - WeAreTeachers via Dana Truby
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Incorporating social studies reading passages into your instruction can help you address learning goals in both subject areas. Here are my favorites! Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Beth Dichter's curator insight,
August 7, 2014 10:10 PM
Did you know that you can get a free digital subscription for the NY Time if you are K-12 classroom (and you must be located in the U.S)? They are currently accepting applications (a pdf that you may download, fill out and return via email with a calendar of your school year also attached). The subscription provides access to all the daily articles in the NY Times. It is not as robust as the daily paper found online (which is behind a paywall). What are some of the benefits?
Head on over to the website and download the pdf so that your classroom may participate in this offer. |
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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When we think of Google Maps it is usually to get driving directions for a trip we need to take. However, Google Maps provides directions and other details for more than just driving a car. Specifically we can use it for riding a bike. Via John Evans
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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"Social studies class can be boring when it only consists of reading a textbook. It can also be boring and long when students are required to research or memorize geography. For these reasons, many students claim that they don’t enjoy the social studies. But, geography, history, civics, sociology, and political science can be very enjoyable when made interactive. Via John Evans
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Social studies homework can be boring when it only consists of reading a textbook. It can also be boring and long when students are required to research or memorize geography. For these reasons, many students claim that they don’t enjoy the social studies. But, geography, history, civics, sociology, and political science can be very enjoyable when made interactive. Via John Evans
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Free resource of educational web tools, 21st century skills, tips and tutorials on how teachers and students integrate technology into education Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
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Today’s history class is a much different place than when I was in school. Back in the day, it was commonplace to find a teacher drawing battle formations on a transparency of Europe while adjusting the focus on their old circa-1992 projector. Now, new classroom technologies and free resources like YouTube have allowed teachers to say “buh-bye” to those old … Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa)
Anna Duffy's curator insight,
May 16, 2018 11:01 PM
This article on the Top 5 Youtube Resources for the Social Studies Classroom is an important twenty-first century resource. It makes it clear that history teaching is being transformed by video. Youtube is allowing for an engaging, informative process to be understood and learnt by students. For example, the history channel provides relevant historical information through videos in a visually engaging way. I think that YouTube is a great platform to show historical information and allows students to build and improve on their knowledge and understanding.
esava2002@gmail.com's curator insight,
June 16, 2022 11:15 PM
YouTube is incredibly useful in finding short videos that explain historical concepts very simply. This allows students to be engaged and can also listen to a different person explaining a concept. This is also very helpful for audio and visual learners.
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