Using Technology To Teach The Civil War Cwpt

Using Technology to Teach *************** The Civil War Jim Beeghley 06/05/09

Introduction
Welcome
What the research tells us
Teaching the Civil War
Teaching with Technology
Soldier’s Life
Music of the Civil War
Clara Barton
References
Conclusions
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What the research tells us… 06/05/09
Research continues to suggest that despite the perceived potential of software and, in particular, the Internet, many social studies teachers rarely utilize such tools as part of the process of educating future citizens. (Berson 1996).
By using the computer, students can gain access to expansive knowledge links and broaden their exposure to diverse people and perspectives (Berson, 1996 ).

What MY research tells us… 06/05/09
Survey of south central Pennsylvania teachers on using technology to teach the Civil War
Majority were aware of resources and confident in their use of digital resources
Majority were unaware of many popular Civil War websites
Greatest barriers to implementing digital resources was access to technology and time.

Teaching the Civil War 06/05/09

Topics normally covered
Causes
Major players
Presidents, Generals, Famous People
Major Battles
Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Appomattox
Slavery / Underground Railroad
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Methods of Delivery
Chalk and Talk
Presentations
Textbooks / Supplemental readings
Internet Research – “Secondary Sources”
Memorization
Dates, Facts, Names etc
Assessments
Standard tests
Presentations / Research Paper
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Using technology can bring traditional classrooms otherwise inaccessible resources -- information, people, media, and events
The explosion of information resources requires more sophisticated skills for finding, selecting, manipulating, modifying, and distributing information.
Students and teachers need more training and experience in information literacy.
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Technology tools enable teachers to provide students with access to instructional materials that better match their learning needs
Technology can help teachers foster mutually supportive relationships with educators across the country and create partnerships with school librarians and media specialists.
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Using Technology to Teach the Civil War Some Examples 06/05/09

A Soldier’s Life
A soldier’s life during the civil war was not an easy one. Food was often scarce, uniforms often threadbare, shoes, at times were non-existent.
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A Quick Survey…
Valley of the Shadow Project
American Memory Collection
Webquests
National Archives
History Matters
Digital History Project
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Teaching about Soldier’s Life
Clothing and Equipment
Photographs
Statistics
And so much more…
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Clothing and Equipment
Uniforms
North vs. South
What did they wear? How was it made?
Weapons
Rifles, Canons, Pistols, Swords
Accoutrements
Clothing and Equipment Websites
Syke’s Regulars
CJ Daley
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Photographs
Where to get photographs
American Memory Project @ The Library of Congress
Civil-War.net
Integration Strategies
Making comparisons (North vs. South)
Examining Clothing and Equipment
CSI
Looking for clues
Cross curricular
Create PPT presentation or short movies
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CSI: Gettysburg 06/05/09

Using Statistics
Forces Engaged-158,343 Total (Gettysburg)
North-83,289
South-75,054
From July 1-July 3, 51,000 soldiers were killed, wounded or captured on the field of battle in Gettysburg.
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Using Statistics
Spreadsheets
Analyze Data
Compare & Contrast
What if questions…
Dwyer’s Compendium of Regimental Losses
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Pennsylvania Statistics 06/05/09 Killed and Mortally Wounded 15,265 Died of Disease 11,782 Died as Prisoner 4,119 Died from Accidents 636 Died from all Causes except Battle 1,381 Total Deaths 33,183 Furnished White Troops 31,507 Furnished Sailors & Marines 14,307 Furnished Colored Troops 8,612 Furnished Indian Nations 0 Aggregate Furnished 337,936

Music of the Civil War 06/05/09

Teaching Music of the Civil War
Songs
Lyrics on line
Multiple Intelligences – Body / Kinesthetic
Home Sweet Home
Compare Northern vs. Southern Music
Audio Files
Purchased CDs or via iTunes
Importance of fifes and drums
Video Clips
Student Performances
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Clara Barton Sarah’s 4 th Grade Project 06/05/09

Clara Barton
About St. Joseph’s School
My Clara Barton Biography report
Doing my research: getting photos and information
Putting it all together
Adding some music
Presentation Day!
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Conclusions
Technology integration does not need to be complex.
Quality technology integration requires a change in pedagogy
Learning about the Civil War can be more than just rote memorization of names and dates.
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Using Technology to Teach *************** The Civil War Jim Beeghley 06/05/09

References
Uniforms and Equipment
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/gettex/getintro.htm
http://www.cwreenactors.com/~sykes/equipment/equipment.html
http://www.cjdaley.com/research.htm
Music of the Civil War
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/smhtml/
http://www.cwreenactors.com/~sykes/music_files.html
http://www.civilwarpoetry.org/
http://www.campchasefifesanddrums.com
Soldier's Life
http://www.civilwarhome.com/foxspref.htm
http://civil-war.net/
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/cwphtml/cwphome.html
http://www.civil-war.net/Dyers/dyerlosses.htm
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Contact Jim Beeghley [email_address] http://www.littlestregular.com/blog/ 06/05/09

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