1. Teaching and Learning with Technology in Social Studies Instruction Presented by: Kassie Little & Caleb Queen

3. Pre-Test 1. Social Studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences. True or False 2. How many themes form the framework of the social studies standards released by the National Social Studies Standards? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

4. Pre-Test 3. ___________ uses pictures, symbols, colors, and words to communicate ideas, illustrate information, or express relationships visually. A. Information Visualization B. Virtual Field Trips C. Adventure Learning D. GeoThentic 4. ____________ is the process of using images and audio to tell the stories of lives, events, or eras. A. Digital Documentaries B. Geospatial Technologies C. Digital Storytelling D. Electronic Research

5. Pre-Test 5. In Social Studies, the majority of content taught in present day schools will still be accurate, up-to-date information within five years. True or False

6. The Impact of Technology Social Studies- the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. As an area focused on the interconnections of people and the earth, social studies education has been affected by the impact of technology perhaps more than any content area. This information is changing constantly and dramatically.

7. The 90’s and How Computer Technologies Changed Our World 30 years ago the Internet, cell phones, DVDs, computers, and public transportation as we know it today did not exist. The emergence of the Internet and technology has accelerated the influence of communications in our world and schools.

8. The 10 Themes Forming Social Studies Standards Theme 1. Culture Theme 2. Time, Continuity, and change Theme 3. People, places, and environments Theme 4. Individual development and identity Theme 5. Individuals, groups, and institutions Theme 6. Power, authority, and governance Theme 7. Production, distribution, and consumption Theme 8. Science, technology, and society Theme 9. Global connections Theme 10. Civic ideals and practices

9. Challenges When Teaching Social Studies Social Studies themes and topics are not included in most state wide assessments Most states limit their graduation tests to language arts and mathematics. The amount of material to review in many social studies areas is overwhelming. Example: World History course, which covers the period from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

10. Integrating Technology in the Social Studies Classroom Many topics present issues, concepts, or procedures that at first are complex or confusing to students. Simulations, or electronic environments that allow students to interact with simulated events and locations, can help make these concepts more clear and meaningful. Information Visualization, or information design, uses pictures, symbols, colors, and words to communicate ideas, illustrate information, or express relationships visually Today, students can use products such as graphing software, spreadsheets, other online resources to put data into a concrete form for easier analysis and representation of concepts.

11. Integrating Technology in the Social Studies Classroom Adventure Learning is a hybrid distance education approach that provides students with opportunities to explore real-world issues through authentic learning experiences within collaborative learning environments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =hfrIUoGqxfw (Stop @ 4:40) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =hfrIUoGqxfw

12. Integrating Technology in the Social Studies Classroom Digital Storytelling is the process of using images and audio to tell the stories of lives, events or eras. This allows students to use personal narrative to explore community-based history, politics, economics, and geography. These projects offer students the opportunity to make their own lives a part of their scholarly research. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r a99iqYdYY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_r a99iqYdYY

13. Geospatial Technologies in the Classroom Geospatial Technologies- the use of technology for visualization, analysis, and measurement of features and phenomena. Examples: Google Earth, ArcGIS, GeoThentic, and ArcView

14. Ways to Implement Technology in the Classroom John Green Gives an accurate depiction of history in a short amount of time Perfect for beginning a unit Crosses content lines Humorous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25HHVD OaGeE&index=19&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwme pBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25HHVD OaGeE&index=19&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwme pBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s Crash Course

15. Virtual Field Trips Get the class out of the classroom and explore the world! Crosses content lines also Art Museums Concert Halls Science Museums Tour the White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white- house/interactive-tour https://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white- house/interactive-tour

16. Geocaching Treasure hunting with a purpose Take students outside Smartphones with GPS capabilities Get the students active Most schools have play grounds or sports fields of some sort

17. Post-Test 1. Social Studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and the natural sciences. True or False 2. How many themes form the framework of the social studies standards released by the National Social Studies Standards? A. 3 B. 5 C. 7 D. 10

18. Post-Test 3. ___________ uses pictures, symbols, colors, and words to communicate ideas, illustrate information, or express relationships visually. A. Information Visualization B. Virtual Field Trips C. Adventure Learning D. GeoThentic 4. ____________ is the process of using images and audio to tell the stories of lives, events, or eras. A. Digital Documentaries B. Geospatial Technologies C. Digital Storytelling D. Electronic Research

19. Post-Test 5. In Social Studies, the majority of content taught in present day schools will still be accurate, up-to-date information within five years. True or False