Creating Resources with Digital Primary Sources

Description

Digital primary sources can be used to create new resources for students to use as learning tools. Digital Primary Sources may be used with many other software programs beyond, the Zoom- In Inquiry created in PowerPoint. Digital resources offer teachers an opportunity to tailor primary sources to student needs. See examples below.

Microsoft Word used to create a differentiated resource for students.

• Callout Tools
• Draw tools to crop and highlight text

LibraryQuests as full lesson or unit completed in the computer lab.

• Learning about LibraryQuests
• LibraryQuest Examples

iMovie as a performance task for a historical research project.

• Making Digital Movies
  • Civil War Documentary Film – Long Branch Elementary School
    • Download Zip file containing digital files and Bib records used in Civil War Documentary Film (85 MB)