ICT+in+the+Social+Studies+Classroom

__How to Use ICT in a Social Studies Classroom__

** What are some benefits of using technology in a Social Studies classroom? **
 * Supports student centered learning by providing students with choices or options.
 * Increases student engagement and motivation.
 * Fosters student collaboration within the classroom.
 * Connects students to the Global community.
 * Provides a creative outlet for students.
 * Allows students to discover and explore rather than merely listen an remember.
 * Addresses different learning styles.



** The following is an example of a way to use a website in a grade 9 Social Studies classroom: ** Taken from Manitoba Social Studies Curriculum []

Collaborative groups of students develop a name, a logo, and a platform for a new political party for Canada, reflecting the values and concerns of youth votes. Students elect a party leader and prepare persuasive speeches and an advertising campaign (posters, pamphlets, slogans, and TV and radio ads) to represent their new party. Students plan and divide group tasks so that each group member is responsible for producing one element of the campaign. Following the party presentations, students host a forum in which they may pose critical questions to the speakers. Students debrief and assess which of the "political parties" provided the most realistic alternative to existing political parties of Canada.

Learning Outcomes: KC-008 Describe electoral processes and roles of political parties. KC-009 Identify contemporary political leaders in Canada. Include: Aboriginal, federal, provincial, and local. KP-046 Give examples of ways in which people can individually and collectively influence Canada's politi8cal and social systems. VC-002 Value their democratic responsibilities and rights.


 * As a component of the advertising campaign students can work in small groups or pairs to create a party website. Students can explore current political party websites for ideas: **


 * Federal NDP Website**: []
 * Provincial NDP Website**: []




 * Federal Liberal Website**: []
 * Provincial Liberal Website**:[]




 * Federal Progressive** **Website**: []
 * Provincial Progressive Conservative Website**: []




 * Federal Green Party**: []
 * Provincial Green Party**: []




 * Some websites you can use to create your own websites are below: **
 * www.weebly.com
 * www.webnode.com
 * www.bluevoda.com
 * www.homestead.com
 * www.jimdo.com


 * For an example of how to create a Weebly page, check out this wiki page which gives detailed instructions: **

http://ictineducationbu.wikispaces.com/Websites+in+the+Classroom