Best Practice use of Media When Teaching History

The video explores innovative ways to teach history using digital media. It highlights the benefits and challenges of using social media and podcasts to engage students. Educators share strategies for making history interactive and accessible, emphasizing the importance of digital tools in modern education. The video concludes with a call to action for teachers to integrate digital media into their classrooms.

What is one of the main challenges of teaching history in the digital age?

• Overabundance of information and misinformation

• Inability to engage students

• Limited access to digital tools

• Lack of historical resources

How can social media be used in history education according to the video?

• By restricting social media use to only after school hours

• By allowing students to freely use social media during class

• By using social media to replace traditional textbooks

• By creating offline templates for students to simulate social media interactions

What is a potential issue with using social media in the classroom?

• It requires too much teacher involvement

• It is not engaging for students

• It is too expensive to implement

• It can lead to distractions and misinformation

What is a benefit of using podcasts in the history classroom?

• They replace the need for any other teaching materials

• They make history more engaging and relatable

• They are easier to create than lectures

• They provide a visual representation of historical events

Why might students ask for podcast recommendations?

• They are required to listen to them for homework

• They are part of the final exam

• They find them engaging and want to learn more

• They need them for a class project