How can technology enhance students' engagement in classroom learning? When are technologies helpful, and when are they harmful?

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Dan Krutka, associate professor of social studies education at the University of North Texas. Dan's research sits at the intersection of technology, education, and democracy.

We discuss how teachers can decide which technologies would strengthen their teaching or whether technologies would even be helpful at all. We also discuss many specific online tools and how they can be useful for enhancing student engagement and learning.

In our conversation, Dan touches on a variety of other issues, as well, such as how to teach effectively in online learning environments when students are home during COVID lockdowns.

This month marks the first anniversary of Education for Sustainable Democracy. Thank you for your support over the past year!


Links Related to this Episode:

Dan Krutka's Homepage

PICRAT Model for Tech Integration in Teacher Ed (CITE Journal)

Glenn Wiebe's Blog - Technology in Social Studies Ed


Teacher Resources:

Padlet Site (digital creation tool)

DocsTeach Site (primary sources & activities)

Chronicling America (historical newspapers)

Smithsonian Learning Labs (documents, recordings, images, & more)

The Redistricting Game (simulation about gerrymandering)


ESD Podcast Resources:

Education for Sustainable Democracy Site

Brett's Open Access Research Articles

Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)

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