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Historical Sources in the 21 st Century

Historical Sources in the 21 st Century. Editorial November 14, 2012.

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Historical Sources in the 21 st Century

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  1. Historical Sources in the 21st Century

  2. Editorial November 14, 2012 “Assassin’s Creed III is just a video game. But, given the dearth of history instruction in our schools, it might be the only place Canadian young people are learning about the Revolutionary War. At the very least, they need to be equipped to separate the Ameriphilia with the facts.”

  3. World War II Unit Summary • After using a number of traditional and non-traditional sources in the early stages of the unit, as a class we co-create criteria we will use to analyze and evaluate historical sources • Throughout the remainder of the unit, students use a variety of traditional and non-traditional historical sources and assesse their usefulness, educational value and ease of use • In the end, students develop their own historical sources that are intended to be used by future grade 10 classes and that reflect the criteria we established

  4. History Beyond the Textbook: Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Sources • Students are encountering and enjoying history in their “real life.” • Many “non-traditional” sources appeal to students. • Some mediums are more easily accessible to the “digital natives” we are teaching.

  5. Traditional Historical Sources Non - Traditional Historical Sources Feature Films Websites Music Oral Histories Primary Sources

  6. History Beyond the Textbook • Recognize that students are encountering and enjoying history in their “real life.” Use this to your advantage.

  7. History Beyond the Textbook • Many non-traditional sources appeal to students, but also have significant educational value.

  8. Recognize that some non-traditional sources may be more accessible to the digital natives we teach.

  9. Appealing to the “digital native” • 4:29 hours – Television • 2:31 hours – Music • 1:35 hours - Texting • 1:29 hours – Computer • 1:13 hours – Video Games • 0:38 hours – Print • 0:25 hours – Movies Kaiser Family Foundation, Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8 to 18 Years Old, 2010.

  10. Be critical of the sources you introduce to your students • Use all types of sources in moderation andin places where they make sense. Too much of anything is overkill. • Teach students how to critically analyze the sources, so they understand they are not just filler or fluff.

  11. History Beyond the Textbook • Be critical of the sources you introduce to your students. In the 2009 game, The Saboteur, the beginning of WWII is re-written. There is no invasion of Poland, and the invasion of France is completely misrepresented.

  12. History Beyond the Textbook • Use all types of sources thoughtfully and in places where they make sense. Too much of anything is overkill. Medal of Honor: Frontline Saving Private Ryan

  13. History Beyond the Textbook • Teach students how to critically analyze the sources, so they understand they are not just filler or fluff.

  14. History Beyond the Textbook: Tips • Survey your students about the “history” they encounter in their life outside of school • Co-create the criteria your students use to evaluate the sources they encounter • Use stations/centres to incorporate multiple sources into a lesson/unit

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