StoryMap JS

StoryMap JS is a new (beta) site that I just found out about from Richard Byrne's excellent blog.  It reminds me a lot of MeoGraph in that it lets users create digital stories surround by maps.  On these maps a user can add text, video, image, to create a story linked to the map.  StoryMaps is a great learning tool that History/SS teachers could use to have students create historical digital stories or for digital storytelling.

I recommend checking out StoryMap JS by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Digital Storytelling click here.

Made from History

Made from History is a excellent site for History/Social Study teachers looking for an abundance of resources for WWI, WWII, Civil Rights, and more.  These resources come in the forms of articles, links, timelines, etc and can shared w/ others or even pinned to a board in Pinterest.

I highly recommend checking out Made from History by clicking here!!!

For a more detailed review check out Free Technology 4 Teachers.

American History Timeline

American History Timeline is a wonderful free iPad app that focuses on American History from 1770 to Current Events.  This interactive has 100s of images and tons of information that can be sorted through.  Best of all their are educational games such as Scramble and Matching to help reinforce learning.

I highly recommend checking out American History Timeline by clicking here!!!

Historia

Historia is a new (beta) site that is beta-launching this Winter that is ideal for bringing History into the classroom through Game Based Learning.  This game has students team up in groups to lead a civilization into prosperity by doing project based research and making important decisions that impact how their civilization will grow.  Also, this game is designed for all kinds of devices such as: interactive whiteboards, tablets, and desktops (Mac/PC), and is aligned to Common Core Standards.

I highly recommend checking out Historia by clicking here!!!

For my Pinterest board on Educational Games click here.