Can you use Scratch Based Coding to Teach Social Studies?

In this episode of the TechEducator Podcast, we take a look at creative things you can do in your Social Studies classroom that bring Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Communication to your students. These examples can be adapted to students of all grade levels and many of them involve coding and programming skills… something you don’t usually associate with the humanities classrooms. We would love to learn how you are being creative in your classroom. Please leave a message below in our comments section and share links to your classroom creativity. In this episode, you will learn … 5 Ways Coding can be used in the Social Studies Classroom Coding is a great way to let kids use the knowledge they are studying. The platform lets them do amazing stuff and gives them plenty of points for authentic choice. In Sam’s classroom scratch is one of the secret weapons of engagement and differentiation. Screencastify Screencastify is a free Chrome extension that allows teachers to record their computer screens using the Chrome Browser. In addition to it being one of the best and simplest screencast applications for Chromebooks, it’s also one of the best ways for a teacher or student to record themselves using the front-facing camera. Follow our Podcast The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCast The TechEducator Podcast | @TechEdShow Follow our Hosts Jeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Dr. Sam Patterson | @SamPatue Jennifer Judkins | @TeachingForward Josh Gauthier | @MrGFactoftheDay Rob Pennington | @RobPennington9 Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our live chat, on social media, and in our comments section. This weeks question is: Question: In what ways can STEM or STEAM activities be used in your Social Studies classrooms? Please leave your answer in the comments section below and let us know your thoughts. Explore these Resources In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Interactive Timeline in Scratch Create your own paperless newspaper in Scratch Jeopardy An over-produced Quiz game A report of information animation Tech Tip of the Week In this episode we discovered how STEM and the Humanities classrooms can merge to create a seamless learning environment. This week, take a moment to challenge your...