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As a teacher, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in your field. One way to do this is by following new and interesting links that can provide valuable information and resources. By taking the time to explore these new links and resources, you can learn about the latest teaching methods and techniques, as well as find new materials and activities to use in your classroom. In addition to helping you stay current in your field, following new links can also help you stay engaged and motivated as a teacher. It's always exciting to discover new and innovative ways to teach and engage your students, and following new links here in DIGITAL DETOURS can help you do just that.



1. Word Wall-Wordwall.net allows teachers to create interactive games and printed materials for their students. Teachers simply enter the content they want and we automate the rest. My students love these alternatives to all the other game material out there.

2. Be Washington-Be Washington is a first-person interactive leadership experience. Come face to face with challenges that George Washington confronted as commander in chief or president in four key scenarios.

3. Vox Pop-VOXPOP brings civics & history to life through in-person, media-rich, collaborative role-plays. The teacher guides the experience using VOXPOP's easy-to-use software, accessible from any web-enabled device. With VOXPOP's immersive, live-action role-plays, students explore different perspectives and work together to navigate defining moments in American History.

4. Mission US-Developed for use by middle school students in the classroom and beyond, Mission US is a deeply-researched, award-winning educational media project with a proven positive impact on history learning. To date, more than three million registered users across the country have played and learned from Mission US.

5. SIMPLE HISTORY-Simple History visualizes the past, bringing history to life through animation. Witness how people lived throughout history: their culture, developments in technology, epic battles, and events.

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Susan

Teaching History Creatively


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