Creator: Glenn Wiebe | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
History Tech is an outstanding blog for history and social studies teachers created by curriculum and technology integration consultant Glenn Wiebe. Wiebe shares resources and lesson ideas with a focus on game-based learning and technology integration. Browse through the blog’s feed to view the latest posts, use the search box to search by keyword, or click on commonly used tagged words. To find specific topic content scroll down to the bottom of the home page and use the drop box featuring History Tech Topics. Be sure to sign up with your email address to receive the most recent posts directly to your inbox and follow the site on Twitter @glennw98.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to reference throughout the school year. Use the keyword search option to find ideas for specific units or technology tools to use. Use a bookmarking tool like Wakelet, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17619">reviewed here</a>, to collect and share information from this blog along with your other resources. As you gather lesson ideas and create your unit, use Symbaloo Learning Paths, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17347">reviewed here</a>, to create differentiated lesson activities for your students.
At Home
This blog isn’t just for teachers, use the ideas from this site to learn more about any social studies topic. Invite your student to use the search feature on this site to find additional information to reinforce topics currently being studied in school.
Tags
branches of government, social media, politics, maps, digital storytelling, primary sources, teaching strategies, back to school,
Subjects
American History, Current Events, Geography (US/World), Government/Civics: U.S, History & Culture: The Americas, History & Culture: World, Reading, Social Studies, Social Studies,