Social Studies is comprise of complex ideas, concepts and problems. Using PBL as an approach in teaching Social Studies maximizes its complexity into simple ideas. Moreover, encouraging students to collaborate and formulate solutions on societal issues. With the emergence of technology, these helps classes become more entertaining as well as engaging.

1. TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
USED FOR PBL IN
SOCIAL STUDIES
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PREPARED BY:
MARIE LORIENNE PENAFIEL

2. Learner Content Product Innovators have in mind the pursuit of making
life easier and more convenient. In the advent
of modernity, learners continue to grow and
develop. Along with it are their learning styles
and needs.
Classes now take reliance on the presence of
technology. How can teachers make use of its
purpose in directing a class?
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Now, let us try to understand how technology tools can help Problem-
based learning become fun and in engaging in a Social Studies class.

3. PROBLEM-BASED
LEARNING
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
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Problem-based learning is an approach used for
student-centered teaching.
It is done where students work in their
collaborative groups and try to solve an open
ended problem
It can develop the learning skills of students or
the 4 C's
Some of its advantages listed by Nilson (2010)
are the following : working collaboratively,
thinking critically, self-directed learning and
applying content in real-life situations

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PROJECT-BASED
LEARNING
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Project-based learning is a method
wherein students are practicing active
learning.
They engage in real-world problems
and create projects or outputs to solve
it
It is not just merely making a project
but the project itself stands as a
medium to teach students concepts,
knowledge and skills they needed

5. !
Choosing a suitable material to be used in class is important in order to
provide credible information to the class. It has the ability to motivate or
bore the discussion. It is a must that you are equipped with interesting
materials.
RESOURCE MATERIALS
! it focused on using technology tools and media in teaching as it
assists the communication and collaboration in the class. These
tools encourages development and exchange of knowledge.
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TOOLS
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SELECTING SUITABLE MATERIALS

6. TedEd
1. Third
Second
First
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This is a platform for teachers and
students to interact with their ideas.
if you are a teacher, you can
navigate it by first searching for a
specific video then creating a lesson
plan about it. Afterwards, publish it
for students around the world to
see and answer.
You can create a lesson plan about
the fall of the Ottoman Empire
accompanied by an explanatory
video about it.
LINK: https://ed.ted.com/

7. 2. Canva
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This site can spice up your resource
materials that will be presented in
class.
Canva is an online graphical tools
composed of layout tools, designs and
templates that helps teachers as well
as learners to create comprehensive
projects.
You can use this in creating a timeline
on the aftermath of WW2.

8. 3. Google Earth
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Google Maps is offered by Google. It is a
web mapping platform where users can
navigate it to view specific geographic
locations.
It is a software that views the Earth from
a satellite imagery and 3D terrain.
You can use this in your Social Studies
classes to view the current features of
the Arctic and of how the climate
change affected the Ice caps.

9. 4. ICivics
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This tool is an interactive platform to
engage learners in civics. It enhances
the practice of students in becoming a
productive citizen.
It has games and simulations that
intends students to think critically.
For example, the game Convene the
Council enable students to take the
role of a president and solve
international issues.

10. 5. Google Workspace
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These applications presented by
Google are considered as educational
fundamentals. It has greatly affected
the teaching and learning process.
Through these tools, collaboration and
communication was made easier.
You can let your students create a
website using Google site wherein
they can promote solutions regarding
environmental awareness.

11. REFERENCES:
https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/engaging-
students/problem-based-learning
https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl
https://designteachengage.wisc.edu/
instructional-materials/
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https://www.icivics.org/games

12. See You Next Time
THANK YOU
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