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Stepping Into History: Revolutionizing Social Studies Through Immersive Simulations

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HBGCC - Innovation Arcade - Model Classroom 2

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Session description

Use our Digital Time Travel Choice Board to transform social studies class! Students select from nine engaging activities using free tools like virtual field trips, immersive simulations, and creative projects. This flexible approach builds critical thinking while bringing historical events to life in meaningful ways.

Outline

5 minutes - Welcome and poll
5 minutes - Benefits of immersive learning and simulations
5 minutes - Tool 1 - Demo
5 minutes - Tool 2 - Demo
10 minutes - Participant time to try the first two tools with opportunities to ask question
5 minutes - Tool 3 - Demo
5 minutes - Tool 4 - Demo
10 minutes - Participant time to explore tools 3 and 4 and plan ways to use the tools in their lessons
5+ minutes - If time permits (if not, additional sites will be provided on the resource page), Quick intro to several other tool options to try after the session (additional 4-5 tools shared through slide deck rather than the demo).
5 minutes - Q/A and closing

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Supporting research

‌Fleming, Tim. “Immersive Learning - What It Is, Benefits and How to Implement.” Future Visual, 7 Dec. 2022, www.futurevisual.com/blog/immersive-learning/.

Henning, Melissa. “Tech Tool of the Month: Argument Wars – Part 1.” TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog, 1 Feb. 2023, teachersfirst.com/blog/2023/02/tech-tool-of-the-month-argument-wars-part-1/.

Henning, Melissa. “Tech Tool of the Month: iThrive SIM Games - Part 1.” TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog, 2 Oct. 2024, teachersfirst.com/blog/2024/02/tech-tool-of-the-month-iThrive-SIM-part-1/.

Henning, Melissa. “Tech Tool of the Month: Mission US Part 1.” TeachersFirst Infusing Technology Blog, 5 Feb. 2020, teachersfirst.com/blog/2020/02/tech-tool-of-the-month-mission-us-part-1/.

Sharma, Sunaina. “Supporting Student Engagement with Technology.” Edutopia, George Lucas Educational Foundation, 5 July 2023, www.edutopia.org/article/using-technology-support-student-engagement?gclid=CjwKCAjwsKqoBhBPEiwALrrqiGXqjNkFqhXLi9QjmZjEtLvyiFqU7a5HjN5M45-fb_DW7LiwqEkR2BoCUpsQAvD_BwE.

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Presenters

Melissa Henning

Educational Content Manager

The Source for Learning

Session specifications

Topic:

Online Tools, Apps and Resources

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Curriculum Designer/Director, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS, Windows
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS, Windows

Subject area:

Social Studies or History, Other: Please specify

ISTE Standards:

For Educators:
Designer

Use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences that foster independent learning and accommodate learner differences and needs.
Design authentic learning activities that align with educational standards and use digital tools and resources to maximize learning.

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Prioritize authentic experiences