On this page you will find a list of tech tools in alphabetical order.
*NCDPI Remote Learning Resources*
https://www.animaker.com/ : a platform for beginners, non-designers & professionals to create animation and live-action videos
https://answergarden.ch/ : great for real time audience participation, online brainstorming and classroom feedback.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Discovery Tour : is a great way for student's explore Ancient Greece without mature content of the video game
http://backchannelchat.com : create an online discussion board for your class
https://www.biography.com/ : great archive of biographical information
http://www.breakoutedu.com/games/ : breakout edu offers unique and challenging games that emphasize critical thinking and collaboration
https://www.britannica.com/ : an online encyclopedia which is helpful for conducting research
https://www.canva.com/ : create presentations, posters, flyers and logos
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/teach-nc/curriculum-instruction/standard-course-study/social-studies : NC Standards for Social Studies
https://edublogs.org/ : web publishing platform for teachers and students.
https://evernote.com/ : great tool for taking notes and keeping them organized on any online device
https://www.geoguessr.com/ : find clues and guess where you are in the world
Find clues and guess where you are in the world.
https://getkahoot.com/ : create really fun and engaging review games (or find review games) to use in class
https://www.gimkit.com/ : students answer questions on their own device at their own pace
http://www.glogster.com/ : tool for creating online digital posters
http://www.history.com/ : large collection of online articles and videos
http://www.icivics.org/ : educational games for civics and economics
http://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz : survey that asks tough questions to help you discover which political party you lean towards
https://jamboard.google.com/ : available in google drive and an easy way to insert text, pics, your own drawings, etc. into a whiteboard
https://www.kamiapp.com/ : leading digital classroom app built to transform any existing document into an interactive learning experience
https://www.khanacademy.org/ : learn anything for free
learn.ncartmuseum.org/ncma-explore/ : games and resources to learn about ancient civilizations from the NC Museum of Art
libguides.pittcc.edu/worldhistory : PCC Library Research Guide for World History
http://www.mission-us.org/ : free online interactive role-playing games to learn US History
https://mylifeasarefugee.org/index.html : decision-based RPG about "My Life as a Refugee"
https://nearpod.com/ : engaging media and formative assessments to make every lesson interactive.
https://newsela.com/ : tons of articles available at different reading levels, along with annotation and comprehension questions
OER Project Graphic Biographies : historical biographies in a comic book style presentation
http://padlet.com/ : great way to post ideas on a shared online board
https://piktochart.com/ : Easily create reports, presentations, infographics, social media graphics, and prints.
https://pittcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/map-of-campus.pdf : map of Pitt Community College
https://www.playfactile.com/ : create a "Jeoparday style" online board review game
https://www.polleverywhere.com/ : create polls for audience members to participate in using electronic devices
https://www.powtoon.com/ : create online video and animations
primary source analysis tool : great online tool to analyze primary sources
http://www.problem-attic.com/ : large collection of assessment questions
https://www.schoology.com/ : online classroom learning management system
https://www.screencastify.com/ : record video of your computer screen while also recording your voice
https://www.smore.com/ : make a gorgeous newsletter in minutes
https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/ : daily news articles for students to keep up with current events
http://www.thinglink.com/ : create online pages with links to text, video, pictures and articles
http://todaysmeet.com/ : great way to review and share ideas in a chatroom
https://twitter.com/MrGaySocialStud : follow me on twitter for educational, historical and political updates
https://www.visme.co/ : design and share beautiful on-brand presentations, infographics and any other visual communications
https://www.visme.co/timeline-maker/ : make professional timelines in minutes
http://www.weebly.com : free and very easy way to create your own website
https://wheelofnames.com/ : fun and easy way to choose which student will present or what topic to discuss
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/ : wordle + geography
Writing Prompts for World History : thoughtful questions about World History topics to get students thinking critically and writing
Helpful Academic Sites
https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news : balanced news source and civil discourse
https://apnews.com/ : the associated press
https://www.bbc.com/news : British Broadcasting Corporation / news with a more global and balanced perspective
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/conducting_research/evaluating_sources: tips for finding reliable sources for research
https://guides.lib.monash.edu/ld.php?content_id=8481675 : determine whether an article is scholarly or not
https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/topics/info-society/images/how_to_spot_fake_news.pdf : how to spot fake news
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ : resource for using MLA format to cite sources
https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/17/8-more-research-tips-for-college-students : tips for conducting research
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/ : general formatting for papers in MLA style
http://www.skillsyouneed.com/present/presentation-tips.html : quick tips for giving an effective presentation
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/history-guide/ : helpful collection of historical resources
NC Social Studies Standards
Youtube Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/CNNStudent : great collection of world news presented by CNN at the student level
http://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse : often hilarious and fast-paced short videos on history and many other subjects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTuA_tlZDE : helpful tips from watchwellcast on how to stand up to bullying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShavGuo0_E : helpful tips from watchwellcast on how to be a more confident public speaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV1VJUXElA0 : BECHS Recruitment Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH9nVrSHoDY : PECHS Welcome to the Pack
https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation/videos : TED-Ed offers a variety of short, educational videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIPpUiTcRc : How to Give a Great Presentation (7 Tips)
Evaluating Sources for Credibility Short Video
Using Lateral Reading to Check an Online Sources Credibility
https://www.animaker.com/ : a platform for beginners, non-designers & professionals to create animation and live-action videos
https://answergarden.ch/ : great for real time audience participation, online brainstorming and classroom feedback.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey Discovery Tour : is a great way for student's explore Ancient Greece without mature content of the video game
http://backchannelchat.com : create an online discussion board for your class
https://www.biography.com/ : great archive of biographical information
http://www.breakoutedu.com/games/ : breakout edu offers unique and challenging games that emphasize critical thinking and collaboration
https://www.britannica.com/ : an online encyclopedia which is helpful for conducting research
https://www.canva.com/ : create presentations, posters, flyers and logos
https://www.dpi.nc.gov/teach-nc/curriculum-instruction/standard-course-study/social-studies : NC Standards for Social Studies
https://edublogs.org/ : web publishing platform for teachers and students.
https://evernote.com/ : great tool for taking notes and keeping them organized on any online device
https://www.geoguessr.com/ : find clues and guess where you are in the world
Find clues and guess where you are in the world.
https://getkahoot.com/ : create really fun and engaging review games (or find review games) to use in class
https://www.gimkit.com/ : students answer questions on their own device at their own pace
http://www.glogster.com/ : tool for creating online digital posters
http://www.history.com/ : large collection of online articles and videos
http://www.icivics.org/ : educational games for civics and economics
http://www.isidewith.com/political-quiz : survey that asks tough questions to help you discover which political party you lean towards
https://jamboard.google.com/ : available in google drive and an easy way to insert text, pics, your own drawings, etc. into a whiteboard
https://www.kamiapp.com/ : leading digital classroom app built to transform any existing document into an interactive learning experience
https://www.khanacademy.org/ : learn anything for free
learn.ncartmuseum.org/ncma-explore/ : games and resources to learn about ancient civilizations from the NC Museum of Art
libguides.pittcc.edu/worldhistory : PCC Library Research Guide for World History
http://www.mission-us.org/ : free online interactive role-playing games to learn US History
https://mylifeasarefugee.org/index.html : decision-based RPG about "My Life as a Refugee"
https://nearpod.com/ : engaging media and formative assessments to make every lesson interactive.
https://newsela.com/ : tons of articles available at different reading levels, along with annotation and comprehension questions
OER Project Graphic Biographies : historical biographies in a comic book style presentation
http://padlet.com/ : great way to post ideas on a shared online board
https://piktochart.com/ : Easily create reports, presentations, infographics, social media graphics, and prints.
https://pittcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/map-of-campus.pdf : map of Pitt Community College
https://www.playfactile.com/ : create a "Jeoparday style" online board review game
https://www.polleverywhere.com/ : create polls for audience members to participate in using electronic devices
https://www.powtoon.com/ : create online video and animations
primary source analysis tool : great online tool to analyze primary sources
http://www.problem-attic.com/ : large collection of assessment questions
https://www.schoology.com/ : online classroom learning management system
https://www.screencastify.com/ : record video of your computer screen while also recording your voice
https://www.smore.com/ : make a gorgeous newsletter in minutes
https://www.studentnewsdaily.com/ : daily news articles for students to keep up with current events
http://www.thinglink.com/ : create online pages with links to text, video, pictures and articles
http://todaysmeet.com/ : great way to review and share ideas in a chatroom
https://twitter.com/MrGaySocialStud : follow me on twitter for educational, historical and political updates
https://www.visme.co/ : design and share beautiful on-brand presentations, infographics and any other visual communications
https://www.visme.co/timeline-maker/ : make professional timelines in minutes
http://www.weebly.com : free and very easy way to create your own website
https://wheelofnames.com/ : fun and easy way to choose which student will present or what topic to discuss
https://worldle.teuteuf.fr/ : wordle + geography
Writing Prompts for World History : thoughtful questions about World History topics to get students thinking critically and writing
Helpful Academic Sites
https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news : balanced news source and civil discourse
https://apnews.com/ : the associated press
https://www.bbc.com/news : British Broadcasting Corporation / news with a more global and balanced perspective
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/conducting_research/evaluating_sources: tips for finding reliable sources for research
https://guides.lib.monash.edu/ld.php?content_id=8481675 : determine whether an article is scholarly or not
https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/topics/info-society/images/how_to_spot_fake_news.pdf : how to spot fake news
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/ : resource for using MLA format to cite sources
https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/professors-guide/2010/02/17/8-more-research-tips-for-college-students : tips for conducting research
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/24/ : general formatting for papers in MLA style
http://www.skillsyouneed.com/present/presentation-tips.html : quick tips for giving an effective presentation
http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/history-guide/ : helpful collection of historical resources
NC Social Studies Standards
Youtube Videos
http://www.youtube.com/user/CNNStudent : great collection of world news presented by CNN at the student level
http://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse : often hilarious and fast-paced short videos on history and many other subjects
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynTuA_tlZDE : helpful tips from watchwellcast on how to stand up to bullying
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tShavGuo0_E : helpful tips from watchwellcast on how to be a more confident public speaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QV1VJUXElA0 : BECHS Recruitment Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH9nVrSHoDY : PECHS Welcome to the Pack
https://www.youtube.com/user/TEDEducation/videos : TED-Ed offers a variety of short, educational videos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnIPpUiTcRc : How to Give a Great Presentation (7 Tips)
Evaluating Sources for Credibility Short Video
Using Lateral Reading to Check an Online Sources Credibility