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Spotlight on Elementary Education

This nifty tool is not only fun to use, but also very useful in the history classroom! Students can use this free website to constructing their own short digital movies, in doing so they will learn how to utilize primary sources and develop their historical thinking skills. FIND OUT MORE »

Tech for Teachers

Digital classroom tools

Popplet

Brainstorm and organize ideas with this easy-to-use visual tool.

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YouTube

YouTube is an invaluable resource—just make sure to use it properly!

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iMovie/Movie Maker

Produce digital documentaries with iMovie for Mac and Windows Movie Maker [...] »

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Beyond the Chalkboard

Teachers demonstrate digital tool strategies

Introduction to Google Docs
Screencapture, Google Docs account, Google

What exactly is Google Docs and how can you use it to encourage [...] »

Whiteboards and the Youngest Children
Screencapture, Five-Year-Olds Pilot Their Own Project Learning, May 9, 2007

Watch kindergarten classes engage in project-based learning using new [...] »

Using Facebook to Engage with Historical Figures

Students interact with history by creating Facebook fan pages for historical [...] »

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Understanding and Appreciating World War II Veterans

Immerse your students in World War II battles, veterans, and services for [...] »

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