UWM Libraries Research and Course Guides: Teaching Resources: Technology

Google Earth
An application that works as a browser for information about the Earth.
Can be used to measure distances; create and share virtual tours; create and download layers of information to view in geographic context.
Geocaching Toolbox
Explains Geocaching and provides links to all tools needed to use successfully
XTimeline
21st Century Education Technology and Learning
A vast and varied list of ten engaging digital education sites for any social studies classroom.
The Social Studies OER List
A list of Open Education Resources, provided by the Maine Department of Education.

OER Repositories

Open Education Resources (OER) shared on the web can be found in repositories that host OERs. Materials in these repositories are generally licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons license.

Creative Commons License:

All Creative Commons materials require proper attribution.

About Creative Commons Licenses
Licenses describe attribution, reuse and remix options.
Search Creative Commons
Search several resources that make use of the CC license. Limit results by license type.
Merlot
Merlot is a repository of peer reviewed, open access, teaching and learning materials.
Wikimedia Commons
A database of freely reusable media files. Anyone may contribute.
YouTube
Contributors to YouTube can license their videos for reuse or reuse with attribution.
Google "License Search"
Use advanced features in Google to search for materials based on how they are licensed for reuse.
OER Commons
A collection of open education resources from the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME).
Openstax CNX
Free educational materials including textbooks.
Bookshelf (National Center for Biotechnology Information)
Bookshelf is a collection of free, openly published books and documents relating to healthcare and life science.