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Technology Resources for the Social Studies Classroom

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Looking for ways to increase engagement by bringing technology into your elementary social studies class? Teachers are introduced to the technology resources available for social studies and then they show their students specific strategies for using technology in a variety of contexts. While this resource is designed for student teachers, it still has great ideas for veteran teachers as well.

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Grade
Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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