tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post8192691037908721083..comments2023-02-20T04:21:47.390-05:00Comments on History Curriculum - Integration of Technology in the Classroom: Cognitive Learning ToolsMrs. Carchidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06332353260675567128noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-87451807168484482052012-03-18T23:16:30.575-04:002012-03-18T23:16:30.575-04:00Debbie,
I love the video conference you did with y...Debbie,<br />I love the video conference you did with your class. I actually hadn't considered it, but video conferences can also be used as a virtual field trip! With just a little modification on the idea you discussed, I could set up a phone Skype with a friend I know who happens to be a musician for Phantom of the Opera in Las Vegas and he could physically walk through the building and show my students the setup of the stage and backstage while discussing his career. Thanks for the idea!<br /><br />AlishaMrs. Claypoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894072621209882113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-33873873003666596322012-03-18T21:43:07.631-04:002012-03-18T21:43:07.631-04:00Deb-
I absolutely love your ideas on how to use c...Deb-<br /><br />I absolutely love your ideas on how to use concept mapping with historical topics. I teach Economics now but had taught World and American History for several years and I would have loved to have these kinds of technologies then. The Emperor Napoleon III concept map would be an excellent cognitive tool to use, especially since explaining nationalism in Eurpoe can be a daunting undertaking. If students can chunk the material and organize it in their own way (such as in your concept map), then they can make better connections and "piece the puzzle" together so to speak about some of the underlying causes to World War I. I agree that students will be more immersed in the content through an activity like this. Thanks for your post!<br /><br />Scott EmbrockAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651657071237059328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-23451970022956965232012-03-16T19:26:34.191-04:002012-03-16T19:26:34.191-04:00Sandra,
Thank you for your response. From my own e...Sandra,<br />Thank you for your response. From my own experience I can honestly say that including as many different learning experiences in one unit has increased my student's success in the course. I will continue to use as many different experiences as possible during my lessons.<br />DebbieMrs. Carchidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06332353260675567128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5546375565096225819.post-35208780183874525432012-03-16T16:05:50.124-04:002012-03-16T16:05:50.124-04:00Deborah,
Immersion is one of the most informative ...Deborah,<br />Immersion is one of the most informative yet least utilized methods of teaching. Immersion allows the episodic memory to enhance the learning experience, thus strengthening those all too important connections within our minds. Teleconferencing is a tremendous tool that a great many educators overlook. We tend to be the “experts” instead of relying on those in the field who have the first-hand experience. By utilizing resources such as virtual field trips, teleconferencing, and the like hopefully students will become excited by their learning and continue on long after they have left our classrooms.Sandra Dotyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238762701957787430noreply@blogger.com