As we saw last week with Tori McDonough’s lesson plan, oral history can be a valuable tool in the classroom. While her lesson focused on having students conduct their own…
Tag: Social Studies
Audacity Tutorial: Creating a Story Clip
In Tori’s interview with Dr. Mark Souther, we learned about two main concerns related to using oral histories in the classroom: 1. limited class time placing constraints on the amount of information…
Scholarship on Oral History Pedagogy
Oral histories bring the past to life in ways ordinary textbooks cannot. Through the power of hearing an individual’s voice and listening to their stories, students and teachers alike form a powerful,…
Conclusion: Connecting Historical Thinking and Technology in Classrooms
Reflecting on the “Connecting Historical Thinking and Technology” summer blog series, I want to close with a discussion about how historical thinking and technological resources are actually implemented within classrooms. As I…
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 at Cleveland State University. While participating in the class, this student was…
Resources: Connecting Modern World History with Technology
As stated in my previous posting, this feature will focus on technological resources that educators can implement within their Modern World History courses. EyeWitness to History, World History for Us All, and…
Modern World History: Developing Globally-Conscious Students
As the “Connecting Historical Thinking and Technology” series quickly comes to an end, it is important to discuss how the current Ohio standards for Modern World History courses connect with the research…
Resources: Connecting Contemporary World Issues with Technology
In order to help teachers incorporate the themes I discussed in my previous Contemporary World Issues posting, this post provides resources and links to activities, lesson plans and content that can aid…
Financial Literacy: Teacher’s Perspective on Connecting Technology and Content
Garfield Heights Middle School Financial Literacy teacher Joe Petit shares his thoughts on historical thinking and technology in Economics courses – also see his Teacher Spotlight feature from October 2013. How do…
Connecting Historical Thinking and Contemporary World Issues
According to the United Nations, there are a myriad of contemporary issues plaguing the planet. From problems surrounding adequate housing to human trafficking to matters of water and sanitation, individuals all over…
