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

VoiceThread

A multimedia collaborative tool with the American Association of School [...] »

Poll Everywhere

Poll Everywhere is a comprehensive surveying tool that offers a variety of [...] »

YouTube

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

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Beyond the Chalkboard

Teachers demonstrate digital tool strategies

Zoom-in Inquiry

High school teacher Joe Jelen introduces the primary source analysis [...] »

Recording Experiences with First Graders

Keep young students focused during field trips—use cameras!

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Advanced Whiteboard Techniques

Educator Simon Botten demonstrates whiteboard techniques for history and [...] »

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Surfing the Web Successfully

Online searching got you down? Try using these tips and tricks in your next [...] »