The document discusses how Eric Langhorst, an 8th grade American history teacher, has integrated technology into his classroom. He has students create audio recordings and podcasts to study for tests and share information. Students have also produced videos and participated in online discussions with experts. Through these technology tools, Langhorst has seen improved test scores and engagement from his students in learning about history.

2. www.speakingofhistory.com/ideas

3. 8 th Grade American History at South Valley Jr. High in Liberty, Missouri Graduate Instructor at Park University teaching “Technology for the Classroom”

7. A Whole New Mind by Daniel Pink The World Is Flat by Thomas Friedman

8. Started my journey in spring of 2005 when I purchased my first MP3 player

11. Speaking of History podcast and blog began in June 2005 visitors from 155 countries in past two years

12. Speaking of History Podcast / Blog Visitors - August 2007 to July 2008 400,000+ podcast downloads in 2008

13. Edit audio with a free program named AUDACITY

14. Teaching the Declaration of Independence with a twist

15. StudyCasts - Record audio review for upcoming test Post MP3 file to the Internet Students listen at home on Internet, MP3 player, or CD

17. - Record tests for students who have modifications - Books have been recorded for students with reading disabilities - Record young students reading for fluency

18. Currently part of a pilot using Microsoft’s Zune MP3 player Transfer pictures, audio and video podcasts with wireless connections – studycasts, presentation notes

20. AT&T Grant to create historical information about Liberty using Guide by Cell technology Students will narrate museum artifact information

22. Boston Massacre LIVE! Newscast Historical perspective and power of media Students write the scripts

23. Liberty Minutes video project 3-5 minute videos on local historical topics Hollywood Night with parents and guests

24. Microsoft’s PhotoStory 3 – create video from still pictures

25. TV commercials from history using PhotoStory3 Create a TV election ad for Lincoln to help him win the presidency in 1860

26. Create a TV commercial supporting either the Federalist or Anti-Federalist Students understood the subject more than they ever had before

27. Donner Party Debate Record class debate with MP3 player Send experts MP3 file of debate and they respond with comments – 2 pages each

28. Need to be using Web 2.0 tools to connect my classroom with the rest of the world

29. Guerrilla Season Book Blog Project – 2007 and 2008 350 Liberty students with parents, students in California and Illinois, home school students and the author in Philadelphia

31. Donner Party Debate Record class debate with MP3 player Send experts MP3 file of debate and they respond with comments – 2 pages each

32. E-Mail an Expert Teacher sends the e-mail and 10 question limit Archaeologist answered during a hurricane from her laptop on kitchen floor of her home

33. Classroom connection on the Internet for parents and students

34. Online assessment Quia and QuizStar Immediate data and feedback on tests and pretests

41. Eric Langhorst 8 th Grade American History South Valley Junior High School Liberty, Missouri [email_address] Twitter – Elanghorst Skype – historypodcaster