Effective Strategies for Technology Integration

Grades K-3 Social Studies

Strategies to Promote Discussion and Collaboration

Vocabulary Activities Templates HERE

Sort & Talk

Students work in small groups or whole class to discuss and sort  how to dress appropriately. >> Hot vs cold weather clothing

Explore an example activity HERE.

Utilize Visuals to Communicate

Students will collaboratively define fairness by sharing images captured on iPads to visually communicate their understanding.

Provide Virtual Peer Feedback

Students will provide feedback to the work of their peers using the collaborative tools like the Comments feature on Google Docs or Slides to develop critical thinking and communication skills.