Technology Enhances Learning in Social Studies Technology Enhances Learning in Social Studies Students and teachers at the high school are excited about some newer applications of technology that benefit student learning in social studies. One example is the Civil War simulation progressing in Mr. Mark Yonko's World Cultures classes.
Students have the opportunity to plan strategy and tactics to create battles.
In addition to the simulation itself, there is an on-line journal, student use of database functions, and writing activities. Standards for writing appear instantly on-line whenever a student creates a draft. The teacher and a student's peers can also comment on-line. Mr. Yonko notes the improvement in student writing ever since the introduction of on-line checkboxes for students to assess their own work. Just as in real-life politics, campaigns give momentum to voting.