Agora 2018-1 Digital History

Digital Learning | Agora 2018-1 (vol. 53 no.1)

	Digital Learning Agora vol. 53 no. 1 (2018) Download the complete issue
INTRODUCTION/EDITORIAL
	Front matter Editorial Dr Jo Clyne President's Introduction Dr Rosalie Triolo
THEMA Reflections on the theme
	Equipping the Digital History Student, Teacher and Classroom of Today and Tomorrow Simon Baker What is a digital history teacher and what does a digital history classroom look like?
	‘Doing History’ – Using Documentary Filmmaking to Teach History Vanessa Pratt Using primary and secondary sources and available technology, a group of Year 9 students created documentary films to explain the impact of World War I on individuals and engage with history.
	Embedding Technology in the History Classroom Margaret Simkin How do our history teachers employ technology for learning in their secondary classrooms?
	Technology – It’s Here to Stay, and That’s a Good Thing! Nick Frigo It is not only important for teachers to instil a passion for a student’s chosen subjects – including history, of course – but also prepare them for the world they are entering.
	Clubbing Together: Engaging Students and Teachers Through History Clubs Sara Amos and Michael Trumble; Josh Judson Teachers from two schools describe the energy and achievements of their History Clubs, including extracurricular opportunities such as the National History Challenge and the Kids’ Conference.
PRAKTIKOS Teaching ideas
	The Federation Project: A Year 4/5 Inquiry Emily Fintelman How can digital technologies be used to bring the stories of history alive?
	Virtually There – Digital Excursions with the National Trust Michelle Kiag The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) has developed digital resources that allow students to remotely access significant historical sites and provide them with exciting and valuable educational experiences.
	Developing Historical Knowledge, Concepts and Skills with the MY:24 App Janine Kelly An introduction to the MY:24 series and free filmmaking app, and how it might be used within the Levels 5/6 History curriculum.
	Telling a History Story Using Lego Stop Motion Filmmaking Patrick Ryan A high school student describes the process of using apps and everyday items to tell the iconic story of the Great Ocean Road in a prize-winning Lego film.
	The University of Melbourne Extension Program – History Emily Shallcross This article explores the experiences of secondary school student Emily Shallcross who participated in The University of Melbourne’s Extension Program.
	Online Search Strategy Ben Lawless The ability to conduct effective online searches and critically evaluate sources are important research skills for students. This article contains essential tips for students and teachers.
	Using Popular Culture to Intrigue Your Students Jem Duducu and Greg Chapman Exploring the history behind the façade of television, movies and other forms of pop culture.
KRITIKOS Reviews
	Reviews To Kokoda by Nicholas Anderson Reviewed by Phillip O’Brien, McKinnon Secondary College The Empire Must Die: The Brief Flowering and Brutal Demise of Russian Civil Society, 1900–1918 by Mikhail Zygar Reviewed by Alexandra Pierce, Brunswick Secondary College Chronologica: The Incredible Years That Defined History by Bloomsbury Yearbooks Reviewed by Rachel Parsonage, pre-service teacher, University of Melbourne Hunt Them, Hang Them: ‘The Tasmanians’ in Port Phillip 1841–1842 by Kate Auty and Lynette Russell Reviewed by Michael Adcock, Melbourne Grammar School While I Can Still Remember ... Norfolk Island by Lyn Duclos Reviewed by Julia Vogel, pre-service teacher, University of Melbourne Greatest Australian Songs (vol. 1) (DVDs) by Stringybark Band Reviewed by Rachel Towns, St John’s Regional College