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Digital learning in History

Teacher and students in a library

australianscreen is developed in partnership with the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) by Curriculum Corporation through The Le@rning Federation. The site brings together material from the vast collections of the NFSA, the National Archives of Australia, the ABC, SBS, and AIATSIS in a unique collaboration. It represents over 1,300 Australian feature films, documentaries, television programs, newsreels, advertisements, short films, animations and home-movies produced over the last 100 years, with clips and curators’ and teachers’ notes. All material is made available with the permission of the copyright holders. The resource includes many clips on history, war, society, identity and culture and indigenous Australia.

BBC Learning - provides an extensive array of digital resources to support the History classroom.

Connect - includes unique environments for teachers, primary and secondary students. Users can search for websites, images, video and audio with all resources tagged according to audience. Topic lists of websites are clustered under the VELS.

Digilearn is the new way teachers can access and download The Learning Federation’s learning objects and digital resources. Teachers are now able to search online by keyword or browse by Domain to discover hundreds of different digital learning resources.

Global Classroom project - provides links to global projects such as Victorian global projects, the Mad Hatter Challenge; a way to connect to schools around the world; a place where students can map out their favourite Victorian location; an online discussion about books; and the Travel Buddy and Bulldog Buddy activities. Search this site for history-related projects.

 

PoLT – Classroom vignettes

The PoLT Online Professional Learning Resource contains a number of classroom activity snapshots (vignettes) which focus on particular stages of learning and explore the Principles in action within a History classroom.

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Great Wall of China resources

The following units of work are available to support learning into the Great Wall of China. While the Units focus on the Humanities domain at levels 4 and 5 and the ICT domain at levels 4 – 6, they also have a learning focus in the domains of English, Information and Communication Technology, Thinking Processes, Communication and Personal Learning. The Units offer pre and post visit learning activities and some sample assessment tasks.

The following three units focus on developing students knowledge of how and why the Great Wall was constructed, its history and its impact on China in the 21st century and the life and legacy of the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang.

The following three units provide students with an opportunity to explore the construction of one of the world’s greatest monuments, come to an understanding of its cultural significance in China and explore the role played by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. The units have a learning focus in the domains of the Humanities, English, Information and Communication Technology, Thinking Processes, Communication and Personal Learning. 

The following learning and teaching activities have been developed to provide teachers with web based resources to use as part of their student learning program to support learning about the Great Wall of China. In addition a range of suggestions are provided on how Information, Communication and Technology can be integrated into classroom practice.

The Great Wall of China - Levels 4 - 6

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Commonwealth History Projects

Commonwealth History Projects - From 2003 to 2006, the Australian Government provided funding to encourage and support the study of history in Australian primary and secondary schools. As part of this funding, the Commonwealth History Project was established in all states and territories to facilitate professional learning opportunities for teachers of history.

In Victoria, three distinct professional learning projects were conducted during 2006: Virtual History Project, History Learning Circles Project, and Shadowers of History Project.

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History related websites

The following history-related web sites are grouped according to their interest area. They are a great resource for history teachers with most sites covering various aspects of Australian and Victorian history; from federation and early settlement, to the history of the Australian flag and Australian immigrants. Some sites listed have a US history or more general history focus:

 

Australian history

ANZAC - this federal government web site addresses the great question of the Gallipoli campaign, ‘Did the Anzacs land in the right place?’ Provides landing accounts by soldiers, information about the development of the ANZAC Commemorative Site, and investigates historians’ research findings. Provides details for visiting Gallipoli today, and the classroom resource, ‘Operation Click: Anzac to Kokoda’, several books, brochures and study guides for history teachers.

Anzac Day Schools’ Awards 2009 - this competition is open to all Australian primary and secondary schools. The 2009 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards is an exciting competition that encourages students to learn about Anzac Day and why veterans are commemorated on this special day. Schools can enter as an individual class or a whole school. Entries close: Friday 22 May 2009. For further information, please call the Department of Veterans Affairs on 133 254 or visit their website.

Australian History on the Internet - the National Library of Australia lists and describes numerous government, education and commercial websites for researching Australian history. Provides links to general Australian history sites; various online historical texts; manuscripts, archives and registers; Australian museums, libraries and associations; and overseas sources of Australian historical documents.

Documenting a democracy: Australia's story - contains 110 of Australia's founding documents from the National Archives, including the original constitutional instruments for each of the six states, two territories and the Commonwealth of Australia. All documents can be searched for by state, by exploring several historical themes, a timeline of dates and events, or by exploring the picture album.

Hidden Histories - contains stories and oral histories drawn from the lives of Indigenous men and women, developed from the Koori Voices exhibition at Bunjilaka, the Aboriginal Centre at Melbourne Museum. This site also features children’s artwork, classroom materials and web links to other resources.

Immigration History - provides information about Melbourne’s immigration museum including; education resources for teachers; stories and timelines; research resources for family history research; and information on Customs House and the Tribute Garden, which names people who travelled to and made their home in Victoria. It also lists current exhibitions and features a searchable calendar listing current and future events.

Making History: Units of Work - contains six online primary units including: Burra, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Ned Kelly’s armour, John Flynn’s grave, Hill End and Shipwrecks; and five online secondary units: The changing face of Australia, The Royal Tour of 1954, Civil rights for Indigenous Australians, The Vietnam War, and Travel and Tourism since World War II. It also contains:

Museum Victoria Education - provides links to Museum Victoria’s various web sites and online activities, education resources and projects. Information and links cover a wide range of history topics including Australia’s federation, family photographs dating back to the 1870s, history of aboriginal people in Victoria, immigration stories, Phar Lap and dinosaurs.

National Centre for History Education - contains Making History: Units of Work; ozhistorybytes, an online history journal published three times annually; and Professional Digest, a journal of research for history teachers. Also lists upcoming history-related events and includes professional development opportunities (including post graduate history-related study opportunities in Victoria), links to and information about the History Educator’s Network of Australia (HENA). Also contains:

  • Discovering Democracy - provides support for teachers exploring the theme of democracy in Australia in an historical context. It lists all Discovering Democracy materials delivered free to schools since 1997 and highlights all materials with a history context.

‘What’s in a name?’ – is a free educational resource comprising a video, activities and worksheets designed to explain the importance of place names; where they come from, what they stand for, and how crucial they are, but also how all Australians can become involved in the naming of places.

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Victorian history

Ballarat City Council / The Eureka Centre - charts the history of the Eureka rebellion. The web site provides a historical overview, information on education programs and resources for teachers, and details of the Centre's facilities, including interactive exhibits, competitions and multimedia facilities.

Bendigo Trust - the custodians of many of the areas historical assets. Their web site provides information about these assets which include the Central Deborah Goldmine, the Discovery Science and Technology Centre, the Bendigo Gasworks and Victoria Hill.

History Council of Victoria - a public advisory body sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Training. The web site provides information about the Council, Council events and specific information for schools including VCE resources and history roadshows.

Royal Historical Society of Victoria - a diverse collection of resources covering social, economic, political, legal and cultural aspects of Victoria’s history. Includes membership and affiliate information, publications for sale, local history and other history-related links, and information from the ‘Making Tracks’ railway exhibition that toured in 2004-05. Also provides information about its collections, including manuscripts, images and printed materials.

Sovereign Hill Education Service - provides information for teachers about the education services available to schools at Sovereign Hill, focusing on the 1850s gold rush. Also includes student and teacher resources (such as VELS sample units), an interactive map, professional development opportunities for teachers, and pricing details for school groups.

Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement - recreates life in the Murray-Mallee area from the period of 1830-1930. The web site contains information for teachers on education services and details educational programs including the Aboriginal Culture Program and a study tour for students.

State Library Victoria - Ergo - The State Library of Victoria has launched its education website Ergo. This website provides a comprehensive learning and teaching resource to support educators and secondary students in finding critically assessing and applying a vast range of sources with a focus on online material. Information is presented under the headings of Learn Skills, Explore History and For Teachers. All material on the site is linked to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.

The Eureka Centre Ballarat - caters specifically for the needs of the Victorian educational community. The web site provides information on services for teachers, VCE resources and programs and events for students.

The Shrine of Remembrance runs a number of inspiring learning programs that help teachers and students gain valuable insights in to Australian wartime history and changing national identity and reflect on the personal qualities exemplified by Australian service men and women.  All programs are linked to VELS and extensive teacher support materials are available on their website. Outreach programs linking students and local veterans groups are also available.

METLINK funding is available to schools to help with their travel costs to and from the Shrine, particularly targeting those with high SES numbers.  Those with an SES of 8,9 or 10 are eligible for 100% rebate, those with 5,6 and 7 are eligible for 50%.  Please see The Shrine of Remembrance for more information or contact the Shrine at education@shrine.org.au or tel 03 9661 8113.

Victoria's History - Victorian Government site promoting Victoria's history. It provides news and events; links that explore Victoria’s cultural heritage; awards, prizes and grants; links to Victorian community and local history organisations; and educational resource of links to projects, activities and research that support schools developing their programs about Victoria’s history and culture.

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General history

Asia Education Foundation – this website assists teachers to develop confidence in teaching about Asia though up-to-date curriculum resources and professional learning.

Australian Bureau of Statistics: Census At School - an innovative student centred learning experience which aims to increase statistical literacy among Australian school students. This link provides a gateway for teachers and students to various census-related information topics and activities.

The Jewish Museum of Australia - The permanent and temporary exhibitions at the Jewish Museum of Australia offer a range of educational opportunities that respond creatively to the needs of the school curriculum. The museum demonstrates this by dealing with issues of identity, traditional festivals, milestones of life, religious rituals and Jewish migration and its place in Australian history. Visiting students are offered the chance to participate in an experiential program.

A Studies of Asia program embeds the study of history, geography, literature, popular culture and traditional arts of the countries of Asia within the domains of Humanities, English and The Arts. Such learnings are imperative to prepare students to live, learn and work in the 21st century.

United Nations Millennium Development Goals – the UN website with information, news and resources about the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which range from halving world poverty to halting the spread of HIV/AIDS to universal primary school education for all by the target date of 2015. These goals form a blueprint for all the world’s countries and all the world’s leading development institutions

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Commemorating ANZAC Day

Filmed at Greensborough Secondary College and Apollo Parkways Primary School, this video is made up of short vignettes commemorating ANZAC Day on 24 April 2009.

The students and teachers make links between the event and underlying values such as courage, freedom, respect, care and compassion. This resource demonstrates learning outcomes in Civics and Citizenship Education, History and Interpersonal Development.

To watch this video you must install Adobe Flash Player 9 (version 9.0.112.0). Get the Flash Player
  

Values education
The schools used the National Framework for Values Education in Australian Schools and values education resources to guide planning and implementation of the commemoration.

See Values Education for these and other values education resources.

Australian Government DEEWR logoThis project was funded by the Australian Government.

 

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