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Technology in a Social Studies Classroom Northland Pines High School Social Studies Department
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.
