The+Technology+Infused+History+Classroom

Session Description:
Technology can be used to breathe life into history, and this workshop will help you explore ways to use technology in your classroom. Learn how students can create electronic portfolios, electronic museum exhibits, and a Facebook social network for history personalities. See examples of classroom uses of Ning, Del.icio.us, xtimeline, wikis, Diigo, Google Earth, and podcasting to interact with history content. By using technology to collaborateand create, students can engage with history in a truly 21st century way.

Presenter Bio: Elizabeth Helfant, St. Louis, MO
Elizabeth Helfant is the Upper School Coordinator of Instructional Technology at MICDS. Following graduation from Davidson College in 1984, Elizabeth began her career in education teaching chemistry, physics, and mathematics. She has been in education for 22 years.

Elizabeth has presented at numerous conferences, including the International Conference on Education, Midwest Educational Technology Conference, NECC, and the Lausanne Laptop Institute. Elizabeth blogs for Digital Learning Environments, serves on DyKnow’s advisory board, and is a consultant for educational collaborators. Elizabeth was a convener for the K12 Online Conference in 2009.