It Can Be Done: Engaging and Powerful Social Studies Education Using Technology

ABSTRACT

My biggest fear about teaching a social studies methods class with COVID restrictions was talking at my teacher candidates and not modeling interactive and engaging social studies education. Social studies education should be engaging and student-centered. In this article, I offer technological adaptations to lessons that center around three main ideas of history/social studies teaching Promoting Historical Inquiry, Facilitating Discussions, and Supporting Civic Engagement. With advances in technology and digital learning tools, challenging and active social studies instruction can be achieved in a virtual or hybrid learning environment. [ FROM AUTHOR]