HIST 395

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Teaching with Technology in Social Studies

History College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

This course will highlight technologies that have particular value in social studies classrooms. We will explore, analyze, and practice with technologies that support social studies content, and those that support student engagement. Candidates will have the opportunity to develop technology-rich learning experiences.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

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Online Professionalism

Learning Outcome

Understand and demonstrate norms of online professionalism. Identify and understand copyright issues and limitations in a classroom, including open licensing options.

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Curriculum Design

Learning Outcome

Develop technology enhanced lessons to support student learning and engagement in secondary social studies. Create multimedia artifacts to support social studies content. Create a portfolio of technology-rich learning experiences for students.

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Pedagogical Decision Making

Learning Outcome

Define types of educational technologies, and the challenges and benefits of using each in social studies classrooms. Identify and analyze characteristics of technology tools that benefit student learning in a social studies class, and demonstrate pedagogical decision making.