After browsing
several web2.0 tools I landed on Historypin, gave it a try, ended up joining it.
Having a Google account made it
easy to gain access to this site. The site is from Google Maps, very user friendly, you can search any place around the world and you are redirected in seconds
to the place you chose.
I explored around for a while, and
totally love it. People have done a great job posting pictures from the past, their
family stories and their town's history as well. I read on Wikipedia that
museums, local history societies, historical photo
archives, newspaper archives and businesses have contributed with their work to
enhance history.
This is a
perfect tool to use for history and geography lessons. Having students to
research and learn about places around the world not only on a plain map but
learning about history and stories not written in books. The now and then section
offers valuable information for students too. This site has categories
such as tours and collections. Tours help you to explore different places
through time. Collections are sets of pictures about particular topic or theme.
An interesting feature is that you are invited to add your own pictures.
I will have to check out History Pin, have not heard of that one yet. Thanks for the tip!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds really neat. It could be a really cool resource for students who want to find out more about a country or place. You could even go on digital field trips. Good find!
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