Using 1:1 Technology in a

Social Studies Classroom

Northland Pines High SchoolSocial Studies Department

Northland Pines HS

• 1-1 with Chromebookso No printing

• Google Drive and gmail• Haiku

o Learning Management System

Haiku• Staff encouraged to use Haiku to post

course calendar and assignments.• All staff will have courses developed

for the 2014-15 school year.• Training essential for students and

parents

Google Drive

• Sharing feature• Folders for

organization• Saves instantly• Calendar

feature• Forms

o Email Collection

o Scholarship

1-1 Strategies and Teaching Techniques

Collaboration • Between teacher and student • Between student and student• Absences are easier to deal with

because communication occurs during the absence

Technology guidelines and rules

• Uniform formatting guidelines• Uniform expectations• Started with having Facebook and

social networking open.• Now no Facebook• Lids down rule

Chromebook Student Training

Issues & Challenges

• Constant chatting capabilities• Youtube is open to students• Access to games• Need to monitor internet usage

constantly• Cheating• Feedback and grading takes longer

Applications in Social Studies

Content Areas

Economics

• Khan academy videos• Discussions on topics or respond to

videos• Project-based learning opportunities

o Supply and Demand Simulationo Student collaboration capabilities

Psychology/ AP PsychologyEndocrine System Interactive Guide:https://docs.google.com/a/npsd.k12.wi.us/document/d/1ko9eDfJ1PMsMjk0DbX01jO0dk4zFylrzD3H2AhWqItM/edit

video production: youtube editing (youtube channel)

formative assessments with google forms

AP Central and test prep

U.S. History-- 9th Grade

• Taught thematically & project based• Textbook available but used as

resource.• Websites utilized:

• US History.org• Digital History• Library of Congress • Education Portal• Khan Academy

Collaboration Possibilities

Students in 20th Century Conflicts (Blended Learning Class) participating in a Google Hangout with students in Laona

World History

• Online primary sources: Internet sourcebook

• Education portal• Ancient History Encyclopedia• Ideas: Travel journals, multimedia

presentations, online debates, flipped classroom

Political Science I

• Textbook is scanned in PDF for student use as a reference.

• Blended class format

Emaze Presentation ToolArticles of the Constitution Infographic

Differentiate using Technology

Students still need time away from technology. Don’t completely abandon paper and pencil activities. Integrate, don’t replace.

Core Democratic Values Gallery Walk

Teaching students to focus article

Technology Does Not Replace Good Teaching Practice

“It’s about using the devices smartly but having the capacity to concentrate as you need to, when you want to.”

MindShift Blog

Social Problems

• Contemporary issues in American Society

Selected readings & websites

Issues & Controversies - online database

Social Issues in America - online database

Pro/Con UpFront Magazine

Try these in class

• Remind 101• Powtoons- animated video app• Google forms• Youtube video editor

o Youtube channel (school channel)

• Google extensions• Emaze

Time for questions!

Ask away!

If you feel like this at the beginning of using 1:1 in your classroom, you are not alone!

It will take time to make it work the way you want.