Bring History Alive with Technology
Make it engaging, relevant, and fun
Blow off the dust...
Kids think social studies is old, boring, and dusty; but make social studies come alive for students by integrating virtual field trips, online poster builders, Prezi presentations, Skype, student-created videos, polling, and quizzing made easy. Create fun and engaging lessons using these simple technology tools.
Resources
Where to find engaging resources
(History Links) Symbaloo Web Mix - Compilation of resources talked about during presentation
Presentation Tools Smore - New & engaging presentation tools to use in your social studies classroom
Diigo List - Links to resources, you can follow this list
EdTechTeachers Social Studies Page
#sschat on Twitter is Monday nights from 6 - 7 PM CST
About the presenter
Cristin M. Dillard is the Library Media Specialist at Banks School and serves grades K-8. Prior to becoming a LMS, she was a 9-12 social studies teacher at Pike County High School.
Email: cristin.m.dillard@gmail.com
Website: http://cristinmdillard.wix.com/home
Location: Troy, Pike County, AL
Phone: 334-434-0334
Twitter: @Mrs_Dilly