Generally with Web2.0 tools I prefer that they don't require registration and definitely don't require a download, but this one is too cool not to talk about. Stencyl allows users to create video games using drag and drop technology. The games won't look like the newest Call of Duty, but they do resemble what most of us remember from 2nd generation ATARI and 1st generation Nintendo games. Users can even upload their own photos or drawings to use as the "good guy" or the "bad guy".
While you may not want to use this with students, it is a clever way to create a couple of educational video games for students to toy with on your own class website. I have a couple of students trying it out to see just how easy it is to use and if there are any bugs. I will post more information as it comes in.
www.stencyl.com
The various presidential libraries offer resources for history teachers with varying degress of quality. All offer primary source materials related to the presidents including written documents, speeches, video/audio, and pictures. The LBJ and Truman libraries have some of the best resources and programs available for teachers and students. The Truman library offers a espionage lesson and interactive activity that requires students to analyze documents as a Russian spy.. The Kennedy library offers an interactive presidential desk including Oval Office tapes from various major events. The Nixon library supplies on their site some of the Watergate tapes, though curiously they are housed on the Ford website.
These libraries are invaluable research sources as well as great road trip destinations. Links to the sites after the jump
The Schlechty Center posted a document discussing the ideas around standards base education and how districts should approach them. Readers are encouraged to send their thoughts about he article back to the center. The full article can be found
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