Explore, compare, and contrast three different online tools designed to engage students in grades 5 - 12 in meaningful civics and historical learning. Participants will learn about the features of these three free tools and then explore ways to use them in upper elementary through high school classrooms. Pairing these tools with pedagogically sound instructional strategies will provide a foundation on which to build critical thinking skills.

This session is for teachers at ALL technology comfort levels.**

OK2Ask are hands-on exploratory workshops, not sit & gets. We highly recommend you attend using a computer with an updated browser (Chrome or Edge). Those attending on mobile devices may not be able to participate fully and, therefore, may not receive a certificate. You are welcome to join us on a mobile device, but this may jeopardize your ability to receive CEUs.


As a result of this session teachers will:
Understand how the use of simulations and primary sources can convey difficult material in a way that’s interesting and accessible;
Explore three free educational tools to support social studies instruction in grades 5-12; and
Plan for the use of one of the three tools in your educational setting.

Applicable ISTE Standards for Educators (2017)*: 1A; 1B; 2C; 5B; 6B
* The text of these standards is copyrighted. Please read the full text at ISTE’s Standards page: https://www.iste.org/standards/standards/for-educators