Teaching and Learning with Technology in Social

Studies InstructionPresented by: Kassie Little & Caleb Queen

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

Pre-Test3. ___________ 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

Pre-Test5. 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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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)

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=_ra99iqYdYY

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

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=25HHVDOaGeE&index=19&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtMwmepBjTSG593eG7ObzO7s

Crash Course

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-whit

e-house/interactive-tour

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

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

Post-Test3. ___________ 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

Post-Test5. 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