Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Teaching History with Technology article in Canada History Magazine

I was honored last spring when Joel Ralph, Manager of Education and Outreach Programs for Canada's National History Society of asked me to write an article for a special education issue of Canada's History Magazine : The Beaver to be published this fall. The issue is now available and in addition to the print copy you can also view the entire magazine online as an interactive publication, complete with active links. I have embedded a copy of the online interactive magazine in this blog post. You can also view the online edition by using this link (starts on page 30). If you speak French you can also view the entire issue in French here, which I think is pretty cool even though I don't understand any French.

It was a pleasure working with Joel and the staff in Canada and I thank them for asking me to write for their publication. I encourage you check out the education issue with lots of great ideas for connecting with history students in the classroom. I also encourage you to check out Joel's blog : The New Digital History Education.

6 comments:

  1. Hello Mr. Langhorst and students,

    Let me be the first Canadian to thank you for your contribution to "The Beaver".

    Now other Canadians will know what many of us already knew. History can come alive when you use technology.

    Your many examples of how you engage your students are exemplary. From inviting authors to discuss in a "book blog" to your students' original "Common Craft" explanations of historical events.

    All the best to you and your students in future history and technology connections.

    I look forward to your next innovation.

    Sincerely.

    Kent Manning
    Ed-Tech Teacher
    Ontario, Canada

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  2. Hello Mr. Langhorst and students,

    Let me be the first Canadian to thank you for your contribution to "The Beaver".

    Now other Canadian's will know what many of us already knew. History can come alive when you use technology.

    Your many examples of how you engage your students are exemplary. From inviting authors to discuss in a "book blog" to your students' original "Common Craft" explanations of historical events.

    All the best to you and your students in future history and technology connections.

    I look forward to your next innovation.

    Sincerely.

    Kent Manning
    Ed-Tech Teacher
    Ontario, Canada

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  3. I would like to echo Mr. Manning's words. The blog is great, and as a subscriber to the Beaver, I am really looking forward to the issue. What's your take on using Facebook in education (minus the friend requests)? Is it just too slippery a slope to attempt? I am thinking of it as merely an informational tool or too comment on current/historical issues, similar to a blog. Cheers.

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  4. Congrats on the coverage.

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  5. Anonymous1:35 PM

    This article is how I was first introduced to your blog and podcast. As new teacher who is passionate about teaching & technology, I extend my most sincere thanks to your contributions here in Canada!

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  6. Congrats for the excellent coverage

    Great Work!

    Student of Canadian college

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