Social Studies
Integrating Technology into Social Studies
On this page, you'll find ideas for integrating technology into social studies.
Internet for Instruction
Specific Integration
Curriki makes learning as accessible as possible. It's a non-profit organization who's goal is to get instruction into the hands of the students who need it the most. The lessons provided on curricula are peer reviewed and can be used as a research project or provided directly to the teacher.
Relative Advantage
Curriki is a free and open faced educational resource. Not only do they have instructional opportunities for social studies, but they have various othe subject areas to explore for grades K-12.
Expected Outcome
Students can not only read materials provided by other students and teachers from around the world but can provide and share their own ideas as well. Being able to collaborate and participate in hands on learning will help them to retain what they're learning in a better way.
Resources for More Information
Instructional Software
Specific Integration
Brain Pop is a website where kids can explore social studies by participating in games, watching videos, and exploring various lessons. Teachers can assign lessons in Brain Pop as stand alone or integrate them into other social studies lessons.
Relative Advantage
Brain Pop is easy to use and enjoyed by parents, teachers, and students. Along with its amazing social studies lessons, they also provide instruction in other subject areas as well.
Expected Outcome
Students will love learning social studies and will ask to play the games on Brain Pop even at home. Gone are the days of students just memorizing social studies facts, and now they can step back in time and explore history in a new and exciting way.