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Digital Collections at Columbia - 1 views

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David Hilton on 28 Sep 09

An excellent set of digital source collections run by Columbia Uni. I've been meaning to save all these collections individually but it's such a massive task that I'm just saving the root pages of the collections. If you have a look through these you'll find some gems. And if you save them to the group you will have my undying affection (just please use the same tagging standards - it keeps the information findable).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An excellent set of digital source collections run by Columbia Uni. I've been meaning to save all these collections individually but it's such a massive task that I'm just saving the root pages of the collections. If you have a look through these you'll find some gems. And if you save them to the group you will have my undying affection (just please use the same tagging standards - it keeps the information findable).</div>

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Michigan State University Libraries - Digital and Multimedia Center - Digital Collections - 0 views

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David Hilton on 28 Sep 09

A list of digital collections run out of Michigan State University Libraries. Lots of farming stuff, for some reason.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A list of digital collections run out of Michigan State University Libraries. Lots of farming stuff, for some reason.</div>

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Perspectives Online: Home Page - 2 views

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David Hilton on 28 Sep 09

Has some very good articles related mostly to US history.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Has some very good articles related mostly to US history.</div>

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Secrets of Great History Teachers - 0 views

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David Hilton on 26 Sep 09

Interviews with 17 great history teachers. What an excellent idea! The most I have ever learnt about teaching was from watching exceptional teachers, so this should be useful.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interviews with 17 great history teachers. What an excellent idea! The most I have ever learnt about teaching was from watching exceptional teachers, so this should be useful.</div>

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David Hilton on 26 Sep 09

In these interviews distinguished teachers share their strategies and techniques. Good teaching is more often honored in rhetoric than reality. And great teachers are generally known locally within their own schools, but less often to a larger group of national colleagues. Our goal in this section is, in part, to identify and honor those people who have taught with excellence, dedication, and distinction.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In these interviews distinguished teachers share their strategies and techniques. Good teaching is more often honored in rhetoric than reality. And great teachers are generally known locally within their own schools, but less often to a larger group of national colleagues. Our goal in this section is, in part, to identify and honor those people who have taught with excellence, dedication, and distinction.</div>

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History Teachers' Discussion Forum - 1 views

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David Hilton on 26 Sep 09

Another excellent community of history teachers. Has thousands of members.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Another excellent community of history teachers. Has thousands of members.</div>

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Historum - History Forums - Powered by vBulletin - 0 views

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David Hilton on 26 Sep 09

An excellent find! Contains over 3000 members who discuss different aspects of history. You're going to get a few loonies in a group of people that size but it seems well-organised and efficiently run. Looks like there's a few battles of ideas going on there too, which is cool.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An excellent find! Contains over 3000 members who discuss different aspects of history. You're going to get a few loonies in a group of people that size but it seems well-organised and efficiently run. Looks like there's a few battles of ideas going on there too, which is cool.</div>

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The Staffordshire Hoard - 0 views

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David Hilton on 25 Sep 09

How amazing is this find! Three times the size of Sutton Hoo. And found by an unemployed bloke with a metal detector. Isn't it about time we stopped using the Gibbonesque term 'Dark Ages'? I think there's increasing evidence that the 'Dark' and 'Middle' Ages (it's defined in terms of ancient & modern - how rude!) were not the backstep that most people have assumed. Feel free to disagree! (Sorry for the continuing bonhomie, I'm still on holidays).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">How amazing is this find! Three times the size of Sutton Hoo. And found by an unemployed bloke with a metal detector. Isn't it about time we stopped using the Gibbonesque term 'Dark Ages'? I think there's increasing evidence that the 'Dark' and 'Middle' Ages (it's defined in terms of ancient & modern - how rude!) were not the backstep that most people have assumed. Feel free to disagree! (Sorry for the continuing bonhomie, I'm still on holidays).</div>

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TwHistory - 0 views

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shared by David Hilton on 23 Sep 09 - Cached

David Hilton on 23 Sep 09

You'll find quite a few historical figures on Twitter (Sulla is my favourite - he's a cranky conservative just like Sulla would have been) and this could presage an interesting development in education. Or it could just be a passing fad. By the time that question has been answered, most people will have forgotten it all anyway. A history teacher's lament...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You'll find quite a few historical figures on Twitter (Sulla is my favourite - he's a cranky conservative just like Sulla would have been) and this could presage an interesting development in education. Or it could just be a passing fad. By the time that question has been answered, most people will have forgotten it all anyway. A history teacher's lament...</div>

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History - 0 views

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shared by David Hilton on 23 Sep 09 - Cached

David Hilton on 23 Sep 09

This seems to update with interesting topics that students might find relevant for research or for classroom activities. I use Bloglines to subscribe to the feeds on sites like this (Google Reader is also good) and that way I only have to go to one site to keep up to date.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This seems to update with interesting topics that students might find relevant for research or for classroom activities. I use Bloglines to subscribe to the feeds on sites like this (Google Reader is also good) and that way I only have to go to one site to keep up to date.</div>

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History Audio Books Free Download. Free mp3 Audio Book Downloads. - 0 views

David Hilton on 23 Sep 09

An excellent collection of some important historical works, downloadable for free. Some people may lament that students won't read them anymore, but hey isn't it better than them just watching MTV? Controversial...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">An excellent collection of some important historical works, downloadable for free. Some people may lament that students won't read them anymore, but hey isn't it better than them just watching MTV? Controversial...</div>

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Welcome to The Anti-Saloon League Website... - 0 views

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

From 1893 to 1933, the Anti-Saloon League was a major force in American politics. Influencing the United States through the printed word and lobbying, it turned a moral crusade into a Constitutional amendment. The League left a legacy of printed material at a site bequeathed to the Westerville Public Library which houses the Anti-Saloon League Museum

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From 1893 to 1933, the Anti-Saloon League was a major force in American politics. Influencing the United States through the printed word and lobbying, it turned a moral crusade into a Constitutional amendment. The League left a legacy of printed material at a site bequeathed to the Westerville Public Library which houses the Anti-Saloon League Museum</div>

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

A sterling example of the good old-fashioned moral crusade. Of course, we don't have them anymore, do we...?

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National Centre for History Education - Commonwealth History Project :: Home - 0 views

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shared by David Hilton on 22 Sep 09 - Cached

David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

Has some relevant curriculum materials for Australian history, however I can't help but feel that this kind of thing is like a shining brand-new horse-drawn carriage at the beginning of the twentieth century, unknowing that it has already been superseded...

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Has some relevant curriculum materials for Australian history, however I can't help but feel that this kind of thing is like a shining brand-new horse-drawn carriage at the beginning of the twentieth century, unknowing that it has already been superseded...</div>

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The Virtual Museum of Canada - 0 views

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

"As an endless source of discoveries, virtualmuseum.ca is a unique interactive space that brings together Canadian museum collections and riches in a variety of thought-provoking and instructive contents. It's your window on current museum news and your reference guide to plan your next outing. Enter your Canadian museum space." OK!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"As an endless source of discoveries, virtualmuseum.ca is a unique interactive space that brings together Canadian museum collections and riches in a variety of thought-provoking and instructive contents. It's your window on current museum news and your reference guide to plan your next outing. Enter your Canadian museum space." OK!</div>

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

As an endless source of discoveries, virtualmuseum.ca is a unique interactive space that brings together Canadian museum collections and riches in a variety of thought-provoking and instructive contents. It's your window on current museum news and your reference guide to plan your next outing. Enter your Canadian museum space

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">As an endless source of discoveries, virtualmuseum.ca is a unique interactive space that brings together Canadian museum collections and riches in a variety of thought-provoking and instructive contents. It's your window on current museum news and your reference guide to plan your next outing. Enter your Canadian museum space</div>

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Course: Mrs. Daniels' Enriched World History - 2 views

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shared by David Hilton on 22 Sep 09 - Cached

David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

A very good example (I think) of how lms's (learning management systems - don't worry, I had to google it) such as Moodle or BlackBoard can be used with your history classes. Essentially every history teacher can take on the role of textbook writer, thus returning the teacher to the position of expert. And that's got to be a good thing! Well done Mrs Daniels. You're a trailblazer.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A very good example (I think) of how lms's (learning management systems - don't worry, I had to google it) such as Moodle or BlackBoard can be used with your history classes. Essentially every history teacher can take on the role of textbook writer, thus returning the teacher to the position of expert. And that's got to be a good thing! Well done Mrs Daniels. You're a trailblazer.</div>

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High School World History: Resources for Students, Teachers and Parents - 1 views

David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

Contains a few useful links and is often updated so will just get better and better! (Please forgive my cheerfulness - holidays just started).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Contains a few useful links and is often updated so will just get better and better! (Please forgive my cheerfulness - holidays just started).</div>

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Distinguish between Primary and Secondary Sources | University Library - 0 views

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

Might be useful in helping your students learn to distinguish between primary and secondary sources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Might be useful in helping your students learn to distinguish between primary and secondary sources.</div>

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TeachersFirst: National History Day Resources - 0 views

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shared by David Hilton on 22 Sep 09 - Cached

David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

Contains a large number of links to history-related sites in support of National History Day. Have to put that one on the calendar!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Contains a large number of links to history-related sites in support of National History Day. Have to put that one on the calendar!</div>

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David Hilton on 22 Sep 09

This collection of TeachersFirst resources pulls from our offerings on primary sources as well as resources related to the 2010 National History Day theme of "Innovation in History." Explore and share these offerings as you plan a "history day" type event for your school or to assist students participating in National History Day

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This collection of TeachersFirst resources pulls from our offerings on primary sources as well as resources related to the 2010 National History Day theme of "Innovation in History." Explore and share these offerings as you plan a "history day" type event for your school or to assist students participating in National History Day</div>

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Benchmarks of Historical Thinking - 0 views

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David Hilton on 16 Sep 09

Thanks for this excellent link, Daniel. Those Canadians seem to have some pretty good ideas on how to study history.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thanks for this excellent link, Daniel. Those Canadians seem to have some pretty good ideas on how to study history.</div>

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BBC - GCSE Bitesize - History Audio - 1 views

www.bbc.co.uk/...history

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David Hilton on 16 Sep 09

Centred mainly on British and European history in the C20th. Quite a few podcasts there on medicine in the C20th.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Centred mainly on British and European history in the C20th. Quite a few podcasts there on medicine in the C20th.</div>

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California, First Person Narratives: General Collections - 0 views

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David Hilton on 15 Sep 09

A valuable resource for studies into everyday life in C19th American West.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A valuable resource for studies into everyday life in C19th American West.</div>

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David Hilton on 15 Sep 09

"California as I Saw It:" First-Person Narratives of California's Early Years, 1849-1900 consists of the full texts and illustrations of 190 works documenting the formative era of California's history through eyewitness accounts. The collection covers the dramatic decades between the Gold Rush and the turn of the twentieth century.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"California as I Saw It:" First-Person Narratives of California's Early Years, 1849-1900 consists of the full texts and illustrations of 190 works documenting the formative era of California's history through eyewitness accounts. The collection covers the dramatic decades between the Gold Rush and the turn of the twentieth century.</div>

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