Social+Studies+Overview

=Overview of 21st Century Skills in Social Studies= Times are changing!

The Book from the perspective of some teachers

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 * ICT Social Studies Map**

ICT Geography map



 * [|Social Studies Theme Strands]**
 * [|Social Studies Framework for Nebraska] **

Discussion question What could Learning 2.0 look like in the classroom?



[|**2 million minutes video**]

Discussion of implications

What differences did you notice in regard to the American Students VS Indian and Chinese students?

What does it mean to you both personally and professionally?

Creating a digital archive of todays learning

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**Overview of 21st Century Skills | Online Video & 21st Century Skills | Information & Media Literacy **
 * Communication & Collaboration Skills | Critical Thinking & Problem Solving | Creativity & Intellectual Curiosity | Closing **