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Social studies in 45 minutes

by James Gates

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This is my presentation for MSET, entitled, "A 45 Minute Social Studies Makeover." The content is similar to the "Rethinking Computer Class" but is intended for a different audience.

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Difference between two searches:\niran elections 2009 and\nsite:.ir elections 2009 - this one finds only sites that come from Iran. Country domain codes. Search for: North Korea Domain Code to see them\n
Difference between two searches:\niran elections 2009 and\nsite:.ir elections 2009 - this one finds only sites that come from Iran. Country domain codes. Search for: North Korea Domain Code to see them\n
http://fastflip.googlelabs.com\n\n
http://newseum.org/todaysfrontpages\n
Netvibes.com - RSS aggregator. Very easy to use. Can share tabs or widgets. Students can make these easily, as well.\nAlso, Pageflakes.com and reader.google.com. Make tabs public, or just share widgets. But, let the STUDENTS make these!\n
Another free forum site is Lefora.com Edmodo.com is excellent! Looks a LOT like Facebook, which is another bonus.\n
I like how you can split off a post to start its own thread.\n
I like how you can split off a post to start its own thread.\n
I saw a class that would print out their search results pages and highlight the important parts of the page, punch three holes in it, and put them in binders. TOTALLY inadequate.\n
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Only the people in the Diigo Group “Diigo in Education” can see these sticky notes. Teachers can highlight some text and put sticky notes on the page and students can reply. Now we’re able to discuss the content of web pages.\n
VERY easy to bookmark and share with your class.\n
You can choose to receive daily emails with the sites that the classes have bookmarked. VERY handy to stay in touch with the class’s activity.\n
In Diigo, go to the groups page and search by tag. Easy way to find the sites that the students have been sharing.\n
How do YOUR students manage a project when they’re told to build something together?\n
Wikis - not new. Just don’t forget them. Also, the Discussion forums are another option\n
wiki-wiki means Quick in Hawaiian. It is a type of web page that allows others to edit and contribute to the page. In the Horizon Project wiki, thirteen classrooms from around the world are building a site based upon the Horizon Report. Don’t know what that is? THESE kids do. Find out for yourself here: http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2008-Horizon-Report.pdf\n\n
wiki-wiki means Quick in Hawaiian. It is a type of web page that allows others to edit and contribute to the page. In the Horizon Project wiki, thirteen classrooms from around the world are building a site based upon the Horizon Report. Don’t know what that is? THESE kids do. Find out for yourself here: http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2008-Horizon-Report.pdf\n\n
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Not everyone sees the world the same way.\n
This is a screencast of twitter in action on the days following the earthquake in Japan. Twitter is an excellent way to follow current events AND to communicate with students.\n
Google Docs contains three applications. A word processor, a spreadsheet, and a presentation tool. Up to 10 people may edit a document at one time allowing for great collaboration to take place. Files may be saved to your computer in multiple formats. AND, you can see who contributed what to the document. Only those who were invited may see or edit the document.\n
The google spreadsheet now allows the users to submit data to the form via a web page. VERY cool way to collect data, give short quizzes, take surveys, and more. The spreadsheet also allows Conditional Formatting, which makes for automatic “correcting” of the results.\n
The google spreadsheet now allows the users to submit data to the form via a web page. VERY cool way to collect data, give short quizzes, take surveys, and more. The spreadsheet also allows Conditional Formatting, which makes for automatic “correcting” of the results.\n
Sample spreadsheet gadgets include plotting pushpins on a map, graphing data, creating word clouds, and even making animated bubble charts\n
Sample spreadsheet gadgets include plotting pushpins on a map, graphing data, creating word clouds, and even making animated bubble charts\n
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Documents can be shared between students. Share entire folders with the students that contain their handouts, etc.\n
http://windowslive.com - also free\n
It’s MUCH MUCH more than just seeing your old house. It’s LIVE data, historical data, tours, and more.\n
This is the kmz file: http://adn.agi.com/SatelliteDatabase/SatelliteDatabase.kmz\n\nFollow the gearthblog.com for GREAT finds in GE\n
This is the kmz file: http://adn.agi.com/SatelliteDatabase/SatelliteDatabase.kmz\n\nFollow the gearthblog.com for GREAT finds in GE\n
This is the kmz file: http://adn.agi.com/SatelliteDatabase/SatelliteDatabase.kmz\n\nFollow the gearthblog.com for GREAT finds in GE\n
This is the kmz file: http://adn.agi.com/SatelliteDatabase/SatelliteDatabase.kmz\n\nFollow the gearthblog.com for GREAT finds in GE\n
This is the kmz file: http://adn.agi.com/SatelliteDatabase/SatelliteDatabase.kmz\n\nFollow the gearthblog.com for GREAT finds in GE\n
Find this one in the Gallery\n
Make GE tours easily. http://earth.google.com/outreach/tutorial_kmltours.html\n
When in Google Earth, click the icon in the toolbar to open that location in Google Maps. Then switch to Street View\n
The kmlfactbook.org shows data plotted on a Google Earth\n
SURELY there has GOT to be something better than powerpoint!\n
Typical student slides\n
Typical student slides\n
Typical student slides\n
Pecha kucha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecha_Kucha) is a style of presenting a powerpoint presentation. Each participant may have a maximum of twenty slides to be displayed for a maximum of 20 seconds each. The slideshows are set on the timer. Turns students from being screen readers to story tellers instantly.\n\nNo web site needed. It’s just a style\n
Pecha kucha (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pecha_Kucha) is a style of presenting a powerpoint presentation. Each participant may have a maximum of twenty slides to be displayed for a maximum of 20 seconds each. The slideshows are set on the timer. Turns students from being screen readers to story tellers instantly.\n\nNo web site needed. It’s just a style\n
Ignite is a very similar style. It’s supposed to be funny, but for our purposes we’re going to think of it as a modified pecha-Kucha presentation. Instead of each slide being shown for 20 seconds, in this style they’re shown for just 15 seconds. I suggest this style for kids. It’s tough to talk for twenty seconds on some slides\n
Use this timing with students.\n
http://www.scribd.com/doc/27824648/March-4th-Ppt\n\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
More great tools:\nhttp://show.mappingworlds.com - great visualizations on data\nhttp://uuorld.com - another great way to visualize data\nhttp://wolframalpha.com - this is EXCELLENT!! Check out the Examples ares for Social Studies topics\nhttp://flowingdata.com/ - make all sorts of outstanding charts\nhttp://www.tabbloid.com - turn rss feeds into a newspaper style pdf auomatically\n
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What’s at stake if you don’t pay attention? http://tinyurl.com/4pms2f\n\n\n\n
What’s at stake if you don’t pay attention? http://tinyurl.com/4pms2f\n\n\n\n
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 Social Studies MakeoverCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc. in 45 minutes
“How does this change the  classroom dynamics?”Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Teacher’s Needs collect news feeds (current events) get world perspecIves discussion forums & debates & blogs share bookmarks (to and from students) common site to create knowledge means for students to collaborate alternaIves to PowerPointCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Get World PerspectivesCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Get World PerspectivesCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Get World PerspectivesCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
fastflip.googlelabs.comCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/ Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Gathering NewsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
ForumsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
ForumsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
ForumsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
How do your studentsmanage theinformationthey ﬁndwhenresearching? Flickr CC licensed: danoxster
Diigo example
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Diigo - BookmarkingCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
CollaborationCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Wikis are a MUST-DO!
Wikis are a MUST-DO!
Horizon Project
Horizon Project
FlatClassroom Project
FlatClassroom Project
Global perspective? CC licensed: 1HappySnapper
Global perspective? CC licensed: 1HappySnapper
Global perspective?
Google Docs for Collaboration at o nce <=10 Save to your co mputer His tory R evi sion
Spreadsheets
Spreadsheet Forms
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Bubble Motion Charts
Bubble Motion Charts
Upoad Files. Share
Windows Live
Windows Live
Google EarthCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
www.kmlfactbook.orgCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Alternatives to PowerPointCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
pecha kucha* pecha-kucha.org * pronounced peh-chak-cha
20 x 20- NO * pronounced peh-chak-cha
Ignite ignite.oreilly.com * pronounced ig- night :-)
20 x 15 = 5 * pronounced peh-chak-cha
They COULD do this...Copyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
More Great ToolsCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
Anything Less is  a DisserviceCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.
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DEMAND a World Class education creative commons licensed by m00by
gatesideas.comCopyright 2009 Gates Ideas, Inc.