Digital Competency in Social Sciences
From Podcasts to Minecraft, there are many engaging ways to infuse technology into social science classes that help deepen students’ understanding and engagement. Technology can help teachers bring Quebec’s diverse geography and history to life, allowing students to explore Indigenous territories, colonial history, and contemporary social issues in immersive ways. Technology also facilitates collaborative projects, enabling students to work together. This enhances students’ critical thinking and communication skills alongside their digital competency!
How and when to include technology?
Educators should strategically incorporate technology in social science classes, ensuring it aligns with their pedagogical goals. Technology should enhance, not replace, traditional teaching methods, and its use should always support the intended learning outcomes. You can use technology before, during, or after a lesson to engage students and assess their understanding.
Tech-Tastic Teaching Tip
Voice recording and podcast software are easy to use and accessible on most devices. Try encouraging students to record their responses to prompts as an alternative to writing. This approach ensures every student’s voice is heard, especially those less likely to speak up in class, and allows you to engage with their insights more deeply. See these Social Sciences Podcast Resources to learn more!
For more Social Science Tech Tips, visit LEARN’s main Educator website.
Featured Projects & Tools
Elementary
Our Societies and Territories website for elementary students aligns with Quebec programs and contains a wealth of activities, resources, and learning evaluation situations. Check out the Educators tab on the top right of the site for resources by type or society and period.
Secondary
Genially: Interactive Student Guide for Competency
Find more on the teachers section of secondaryhistory.learnquebec.ca/
Past Events
Check out the social sciences section of our past events page to view professional development sessions and accompanying resources!
