Month: August 2014

Modern World History: Document-Based Question Assignments

For this posting, I decided to interview a student who was recently enrolled in Dr. Shelley Rose’s World History class… Read more Modern World History: Document-Based Question Assignments

As stated in my previous posting, this feature will focus on technological resources that educators can implement within their Modern… Read more Resources: Connecting Modern World History with Technology

Welcome (and welcome back) Social Studies majors and concentrations! Please mark your calendars for a Social Studies Meet & Greet on… Read more August 28: Social Studies Meet & Greet

As the “Connecting Historical Thinking and Technology” series quickly comes to an end, it is important to discuss how the… Read more Modern World History: Developing Globally-Conscious Students

In order to help teachers incorporate the themes I discussed in my previous Contemporary World Issues posting, this post provides… Read more Resources: Connecting Contemporary World Issues with Technology

Social Studies and education students: Do you know what “curmats” means? No? Here’s your fun fact for the start of… Read more Fun Fact: Curmats

Garfield Heights Middle School Financial Literacy teacher Joe Petit shares his thoughts on historical thinking and technology in Economics courses… Read more Financial Literacy: Teacher’s Perspective on Connecting Technology and Content

According to the United Nations, there are a myriad of contemporary issues plaguing the planet. From problems surrounding adequate housing… Read more Connecting Historical Thinking and Contemporary World Issues

According to Daisy Martin’s definition of historical thinking, the current Ohio Economics standards partially emphasize the claim-evidence connection aspect. Students… Read more Economics and Financial Literacy: Connecting Current Standards and Technology