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Capitalizing on Web 2.0 in the S ocial S tudies Context

Capitalizing on Web 2.0 in the S ocial S tudies Context. Written by Lori Holcomb and Candy Beal Presented by Mohammed Alsalman. Pedagogical Shift. Previously transmission-oriented teaching method. With technology Constructivist teaching and learning approach. Student centered.

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Capitalizing on Web 2.0 in the S ocial S tudies Context

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  1. Capitalizing on Web 2.0 in the Social Studies Context Written by Lori Holcomb and Candy Beal Presented by Mohammed Alsalman

  2. Pedagogical Shift • Previously transmission-oriented teaching method. • With technology • Constructivist teaching and learning approach. • Student centered. • Inquiry based learning. • Social studies more active and hands on.

  3. Web 2.0 in Social Studies • Students can access information from the web as well as collaborate and create new information using Web 2.0 tools. • Through exploration and experience students develop and apply key skills for social studies understanding, interpretation, evaluation and analysis. • Cultural and economic barriers are broken down.

  4. Web 2.0 Examples • VoiceThread • Gliffy • CommunityWalk • Footnote

  5. Concerns • Many Web 2.0 tools are in beta. • Limited tech support. • Many Web 2.0 tools do not filter or block unwanted content.

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