Group items tagged

JOG THE WEB is a web-based tool that allows anyone to create a synchronous guide to a series of web sites. Its step by step approach of taking viewers through web sites allowing the author to annotate and ask guiding questions for each page is unique. Give it a try and start creating your own Jogs.

"Like reading, writing, and arithmetic, web literacy is both content and activity. You don't just learn "about" reading: you learn to read. You don't just learn "about" arithmetic: you learn to count and calculate. You don't just learn "about" the web: you learn to make your own website. As with these other three literacies, web literacy begins simply, with basics you can build upon. For some it can lead to a profession (i.e. becoming a computer programmer) while for most it becomes part of the conceptual DNA that helps you to understand and negotiate the world you live in."

Not specific to social studies but an important article about the importance of web and digital literacies.

Good overview of the hidden or deep web

Another article on what lies deep within the web.

"Best of History Web Sites is an award-winning portal that contains annotated links to over 1200 history web sites as well as links to hundreds of quality K-12 history lesson plans, history teacher guides, history activities, history games, history quizzes, and more."

Amazing site with tons of resources

Dropbox, Jing, & Evernote are powerful combos! RT @web20classroom: The Complete Dropbox Guide For Educators: http://bit.ly/foHLyj

interesting article on web literacy.

Interesting article. Agree or disagree shows importance of verifying information.

Wufoo is a web application that helps anybody build amazing online forms. When you design a form with Wufoo, it automatically builds the database, backend and scripts needed to make collecting and understanding your data easy, fast and fun.

new web 2.0 tool that could be useful in the classroom.

excellent video on search strategies to get global perspective

short informative video

"Zoom In is a free, Web-based platform that helps students build literacy and historical thinking skills through "deep dives" into primary and secondary sources. Zoom In's online learning environment features 18 content-rich U.S. history units that supplement your regular instruction and help you use technology to support students' mastery of both content and skills required by the new, higher standards"

"Zoom In is a free, Web-based platform that helps students build literacy and historical thinking skills through "deep dives" into primary and secondary sources. Zoom In's online learning environment features 18 content-rich U.S. history units that supplement your regular instruction and help you use technology to support students' mastery of both content and skills required by the new, higher standards"

"Simply copy-and-paste a set of links in our text box and click 'Stich It'. We'll convert those links into one short URL for you to share. It's that easy! Learn More"

Check this site out! Great way to curate websites!

Welcome to the New Jersey Mock Election web site. Here you will find instructions for participating in the national mock election, as well as suggested lessons and activities. We hope that you will find this site useful, and that every student in New Jersey will have a chance to participate.

a catalog of full-length documentaries found on the web. You can create and save playlists of your favorites.

"is a search engine for mobile apps. Using Quixey you can search for apps according to their functions and purposes...Quixey can be used to search or Android apps, iOS apps, Blackberry apps, Windows apps, and Chrome web apps. Your search results can be filtered according to device platform and price."

"Read any book with your friends in Subtext. You can exchange ideas and share all types of information and Web content as you read. Join now and discover the world's first collection of community-enriched books"

App which makes reading more social. Should share with Lang. Arts teachers as well.

"a great resource that students can use to evaluate the many arguments in hot-button global topics. By providing webbed diagrams of arguments students can see and explore the many facets of debate

Links to many different history websites from presidential libraries to games to social studies blogs and so much more!

Smarthistory.org is a free, not-for-profit, multi-media web-book designed as a dynamic enhancement (or even substitute) for the traditional art history textbook. Dr. Beth Harris and Dr. Steven Zucker began smARThistory in 2005 by creating a blog featuring free audio guides in the form of podcasts for use in The Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Soon after, we embedded the audio files in our online survey courses.

Open Source materials for Art History. Narrative slideshows about different time periods.

Open Source material for infusing art history into the classroom. Definitely worth exploring

Open Culture- best free cultural and educational media on the web