Calgary Catholic School District Session with 2Learn.ca - Teaching secondary Social Studies with Online Interactives

Oct. 26, 2012

Highlights of the Session

In this 2Learn.ca session, learn about instructional strategies to effectively use online interactives in secondary Social Studies to scaffold instruction for all students, engaging them individually and in groups. Participants will explore how to provide students with differentiated learning opportunities. The use of entrance and exit passes with online resources will be demonstrated. Links for this session are listed below.

Our Portals

Our Student Websites

Connecting with 2Learn.ca

Other Featured 2Learn.ca websites

 

UDL Principles and Online Interactives - Making a Connection

Representation Engagement Expression

 

EXIT PASS Activity

Other website examples shown during this presentation
 
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Newsmap - Newsmap is an application that visually reflects the constantly changing landscape of Google News. The most popular news stories are represented in text and as a visualization. Choose to select all or specific topics and countries. site annotation for Newsmap

http://newsmap.jp

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Walking Together: Interactive Map of Alberta - This map from LearnAlberta allows you to choose several options for map background: natural regions, river systems, Treaty areas or Métis Nation of Alberta Regions. Then, you can choose the overlay of cities, highways, First Nations, Métis settlements or other places of FNMI significance. site annotation for Walking Together: Interactive Map of Alberta

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/aswt/map.html

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Gapminder - Countries have changed in ways that challenge old myths. Explore this changing world using the best statistics on health, income, environment and much more. site annotation for Gapminder

http://www.gapminder.org/world

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Back to Batoche - Learn about Batoche - click on 1885, and be guided through the world of 1885 Metis settlement in Batoche by a host of your choice. Explore all areas of the town, play games and pick up some useful facts along the way. site annotation for Back to Batoche

http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/sgc-cms/expositions-exhibitions/batoche/en/flash.php

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Letters From The Trunk - Letters From the Trunk is a completely interactive web site that takes you through a virtual train station located in Western Canada. The station contains historical letters, maps, posters and images that are brought to life in a multimedia rich environment. site annotation for Letters From The Trunk

http://www.ataoc.ca/archives/main.swf

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Against All Odds - This interactive allows you to virtually experience life as a refugee. How will you handle being interrogated by the police, fleeing your home and creating a new life for yourself? site annotation for Against All Odds

http://www.playagainstallodds.com/