primary sources 2.0 using today’s technology to promote historical thinking
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Primary Sources 2.0
Using today’s technology to
promote historical thinking
Web 1.0
Connect
Internet began as a text-based research tool
Invention of the browser changed it into a graphical source of information for many people
World Wide “Web” of linked information grew rapidly
People “surf” the Web for information and entertainment
One-way communication Writing Web pages required
knowledge of HTML and FTP
Web 2.0
Connect Communicate /Collaborate
Read / Write Web Knowledge of HTML and FTP
not required to create and put content on the Web.
Anyone with a computer and an Internet connection can communicate and collaborate via the Web.
Web 2.0 Tools
Blogs Wikis Google Earth Podcasts RSS Readers Flickr del.icio.us
BlogsWeb-log = Blog
Blogs
Frequently updated web page of short journal entries (called posts) about the author’s:◦ opinions and thoughts◦ current news◦ links to interesting web sites
Written in a relaxed, conversational style Readers of the blog make comments to the posts allowing them to
contribute to the conversation. A distinguishing feature of blogs - entries are listed in reverse
chronological order – the most recent entries are on top.
What Can You Do With a Blog?
Teachers can use blogs to:◦ communicate with their peers◦ students◦ students’ parents
Some schools also provide individual blogs for their students.◦ This provides a way for students to post their journal entries
and for the teachers to respond back with their comments. Example: Primary Source Librarian blog
WikisHawaiian word for fast
Wikis
A software tool that allows visitors to become participants in the collaborative effort of creating and editing a website.
Participants can easily add, remove, edit and change the content of the site.
Participation requires no special technical knowledge or tools apart from a computer with an Internet connection.
Examples: ◦ Primary Sources: Inquiry and 21st Century Learning Wiki◦ Technology Integration Wiki◦ Westward Expansion Wiki
What Can You Do With a Wiki?
Ideal tool for collaborative authoring It’s easy to include:
◦ links to other pages within the wiki◦ external links to sites on the Internet◦ images, animations, audio and video
Possible uses in the classroom:◦ communicating with parents◦ professional development collaboration◦ student communication and collaboration
Google Earthsuperimposition of images obtained from satellite imagery
Google Earth?
A virtual globe program that maps the earth by superimposing images obtained from satellite imagery and aerial photography.◦ Displays cities, buildings, terrain and even the shadows of
people and street signs. The degree of resolution available is based somewhat on the
points of interest, but most land (except for some islands) is covered to at least 15 meters of resolution.
Also includes a Sky tool for viewing constellations, stars, galaxies and animations depicting orbital patterns.
What Can You Do With Google Earth?
Point and zoom to any place on the planet that you want to explore
Search for places, enter coordinates, or use the mouse to browse to a specific location
Overlay images, text and endless data layers for rich multimedia experiences
Save projects allowing for collaboration, project evolution, and teacher friendly file submission.
Questions ?
Library of Congress◦ www.loc.gov
Teaching with Primary Sources – Colorado◦ http://www.mscd.edu /tps
Primary Sources: Inquiry & 21st Century Learning◦ http://tpsco.wikispaces.com
Technology Integration Wiki and Article◦ http://tpstechex.pbworks.com/◦ http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/newsletter/pdf/TPSNews
Spring09.pdf
Questions?
Contact:Peggy O’Neill-Jones
Regional DirectorLibrary of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources
