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==//***Technology has taken an increasingly significant role in people's lives. Only naturally then, it has also become increasingly important in the field of education. In fact, education and technology are becoming ever-related disciplines. The purpose of this wiki page will be not only to introduce readers to this increasingly synonymous relationship, but also illustrate how to effectively incorporate technology into Social Studies classrooms through the use of Web 2.0 tools.**//==
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= Incorporate Literacy in Social Studies: = The links below will provide brief abstracts of two articles informing teachers of the benefits of, and techniques to fostering content literacy in Social Studies classrooms.
 * 1) "Teaching Secondary English Learners to Understand, Analyze, and Write Imperative Essays about Theme."
 * 2) “A Comparison of Text Structure and Self-Regulated Writing Strategies for Composing From Sources by Middle School Students.”
 * 3) "Enabling Students to Read Historical Images: The Value of the Three-Level Guide for Historical Inquiry.">

= Incorporate Technology in Social Studies: = The link below will provide you with a brief abstract of an article speaking to the benefits of utilizing technology in the classroom.
 * 1) “Using Technology to Motivate Students to Learn Social Studies.”

= Gold Rush Lesson and Web 2.0 Connections: = This link will lead you to a copy of my group's lesson on the American Gold Rush. There is also a section on "Kidblog," the web 2.0 tool I selected and how I would connect that tool to the unit on Westward expansion.

= Further Resources: = This link provides a list of resources for professionals (administrators and teachers), parents, and students that address Westward Expansion, literacy, and Social Studies.