El. knyga: Teaching History in the Digital Classroom [Taylor & Francis e-book]

Describes how to incorporate technology into the social studies curriculum, covering such topics as lesson plans, instructional models, and assessment strategies.

Cantu (history, Ball State U.) and Warren (history, W. Michigan U.) provide middle and high school social studies teachers with information for incorporating digital technology into their classrooms with confidence. Coverage includes the origins and history of social studies education in the U.S.; curriculum design and the integration of online resources and the internet; instructional strategies for traditional, digital, and hybrid approaches to teaching; and assessment and evaluation. Practical examples, worksheets, graphic organizers, and sample activities are integrated throughout the text. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)