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This is the latest episode from the Hardcore History program, a podcast updated every month or two focussing on historical topics in often novel ways. Dan Carlin has a Bachelor degree in military history and his focus is on military and social history, which I and my students find interesting. I think sometimes his versions of history can be spurious (the latest one in particular) yet the value of podcasts for student learning are enormous. I make my students download iTunes and get them through that. Happy listening!

Information about religions in India pegged for Middle School students.

Excellent podcast providing information about google maps and diigo and how they can be used for collaborative learning in history classroom.

Blog about lying

Comprehensive feeds of the lectures put online by Oxford University. Useful for senior students for homework activities or research.

History Maker is a digital instrument for students to create their history stories. They can - on their own or in small groups -create items of historical events, persons or developments, which they think are most important for an era.

Create a "room", chat online in real time. Simple and clean design. Great for class room use.

News Archives on-demand. Includes videos, resources as well as primary source documents and images.

Flashcards you can customise yourself

A subscription-based website with inquiry learning activities.