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Differentiating Social Studies with Technology in K-5 Classrooms

Grace Smith, Ph.D. & Stephanie Throne, Ph.D.

MCSS Conference  - Dearborn - February 19, 2008
   

 

 As promised, here are the links we used in our presentation.
 
Benefits of Technology as a Differentiator
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Benefits of Technology Use
Black History
bullet Black History Month Links at Grosse Pointe Schools
Some Examples of Tech Tools
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Knowledge Organizers: Timeliner
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Concept-Mapping: Kidspiration/ Inspiration
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Graphing: Graph Club, Excel/ Create a Graph

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Multiple Content/Process Links: BBC Schools

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Online Learning: E-Learning for Kids

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Search Engine: NetTrekker DI 

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Streaming Video: United Streaming

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Digital Cameras, Office applications, MS Paint

bullet Communication tools: GaggleNet
Pre-assessing Interest
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Inventories and surveys
bullet Online survey tools: Free Online Surveys, Zoomerang, Survey Monkey
bullet Personal coat of arms , quilt patch, Kidspiration
bulletIf I Ran the School (Primary)
bulletIf I Ran the School (Upper El)
WebQuest
bullet The Underground Railroad WebQuest
bullet Signs in Stitches and Song
bullet Harriet Tubman & the UGRR for Children
bullet Virtual UGRR Quilt
bulletQuestGarden
bulletThe WebQuest Page
Jigsaw Group
I-Search
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The I-Search Curriculum Unit

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Explorers - Kid Info

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R.A.F.T.
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Enchanted Learning Printables/Books
Resources
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oDifferentiating Instruction with Technology in K-5 Classrooms — available from ISTE and Amazon

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nI-Search, You Search, We All Learn to Research: Donna Duncan and Laura Lockhart

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dDifferentiated Assessment Strategies: Carolyn Chapman and Rita King

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nBrain-Compatible Learning: Jane McGeehan

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nDifferentiating by Student Interest: Joni Turville

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nWilmette Public Schools District 39