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Virtual Learning Journeys Through History: Exploring Slavery & Freedom in Antebellum Savannah

Building on a reputation as a trusted source for educational content, GPB Education has created a virtual learning journey to explore the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through the lens of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Educators, parents, and students can learn about the connections between the institution of slavery and the global economy and discover what one city can teach us about society and culture before the Civil War. Key concepts are presented through interactive elements like primary source letters and images, navigable maps, videos, and a virtual walking tour. Session participants will be able to explore virtual content using Oculus Go headsets or their own devices. Presenters will model instructional strategies to elicit creative responses to the experience. Following this session, participants will better understand how to implement their own virtual reality explorations in the home and/or classroom.

Virtual Learning Journeys Through History: Exploring Slavery & Freedom in Antebellum Savannah

From Professional Learning, Online Training - Social Studies
Virtual Learning Journeys Through History: Exploring Slavery & Freedom in Antebellum Savannah

Building on a reputation as a trusted source for educational content, GPB Education has created a virtual learning journey to explore the complexities of slavery and freedom in antebellum Savannah through the lens of the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters. Educators, parents, and students can learn about the connections between the institution of slavery and the global economy and discover what one city can teach us about society and culture before the Civil War. Key concepts are presented through interactive elements like primary source letters and images, navigable maps, videos, and a virtual walking tour. Session participants will be able to explore virtual content using Oculus Go headsets or their own devices. Presenters will model instructional strategies to elicit creative responses to the experience. Following this session, participants will better understand how to implement their own virtual reality explorations in the home and/or classroom.

Professional Learning Segments

Online Training - Social Studies

Social studies, at the most basic level, is the study of people. The Georgia Department of Education reminds us that the goal of social studies is not for students to memorize a laundry list of facts but rather to help them learn how to analyze issues, solve problems, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to become engaged and productive citizens. Join GPB Education as we explore new ways to understand the enduring past and make historical connections to the evolving present with our thousands of free interactive resources on government, history, economics, citizenship, and more!

Behind the Times and Ahead of the Game: VR and GBL for the Social Studies Classroom

Behind the Times and Ahead of the Game: VR and GBL for the Social Studies Classroom

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Virtual Learning Journeys Through History: Exploring Slavery & Freedom in Antebellum Savannah

Poems in the Primary: Finding Poetry in Primary Sources

Poems in the Primary: Finding Poetry in Primary Sources

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