Interesting historical account of the increased use of computers in the classroom.
A great resource for oral history and incorporating oral history into the classroom.
A company that creates virtual reality simulations of history and cultural heritage. The minds behind the "rewind Rome" project. They also worked with Google on the recreating of Rome in Google Earth
WOW! I don't think this is the first time this has been done, but Google Earth just released it's virtual simulation of Ancient Rome. It aims to teach history students as well as scholars who have been studying this ancient civilization all their lives.
"The Independence Hall Association (IHA) in Philadelphia has released a free digital American history textbook for middle- and high-school students, which will evolve to include interactive displays, video streaming, simulations or dynamic versions of the text, and opportunities for collaboration by students and teachers"
For those history teachers out there, you can videoconference with a Pearl Harbor survivor through this program.
Allofme allows users to make timelines that include photos and video from their own files.
This map helps students visualize the time, significance, and location of hundreds of events in American history.
With the increasing use of technology in classrooms, it’s no wonder that teachers have a growing interest in using YouTube and other online media sharing sites to bring information into their classrooms. Here are 100 YouTube videos that can provide supplementary information for the class, give inspiration, help you keep control of class and even provide a few laughs here and there.
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Interesting historical account of the increased use of computers in the classroom.
A list/guide to great sites for kids- including educational sites!
A great resource for oral history and incorporating oral history into the classroom.
"The Independence Hall Association (IHA) in Philadelphia has released a free digital American history textbook for middle- and high-school students, which will evolve to include interactive displays, video streaming, simulations or dynamic versions of the text, and opportunities for collaboration by students and teachers"
This map helps students visualize the time, significance, and location of hundreds of events in American history.
With the increasing use of technology in classrooms, it’s no wonder that teachers have a growing interest in using YouTube and other online media sharing sites to bring information into their classrooms. Here are 100 YouTube videos that can provide supplementary information for the class, give inspiration, help you keep control of class and even provide a few laughs here and there.
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