History of the Human Community

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History of the Human Community

• Tom Daccord
• Noble Greenough School

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What is HHC?

• A thematic- based survey of world history in a
  wireless laptop setting
• Themes
• Origins of Man
• World Religions
• Empire and Imperialism
• World Trade and Migration
• Political Revolution

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What are the goals of the course?

• To make history come alive (thus, interesting,
  engaging and meaningful)
• Develop reading, writing, and analytical
  abilities, with emphasis on argumentative essays
• Develop computer based technical organizational
  skills
• To understand and challenge ones belief systems
• To work hard and have some fun

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What unique activities happen in HHC?

• Virtual tours of the world Middle East, India,
  Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, Medieval Europe
• Student-made documentary films using I-movie
• Student-made PowerPoint presentations
• Student-produced Inspiration outlines
• Online Jeopardy-style self-quizzes
• Computer-based tests and grading
• Visual Evidence historic art and architecture
• Daccord baseball league (D.B.L.)

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How is HHC graded?

• There is a heavy emphasis on analytical writing
  in this course and much of your grade will come
  from in-class and take-home essays.
• Other factors that will influence your grade
  include effort and participation, web-based and
  imovie projects, and quizzes.

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Do we use an online textbook?

• No, but there is a companion website to our
  textbook
• The World's History
• Chapter introductions and learning objectives
• Online quizzes and maps
• Writing exercises and essay questions
• Primary source documents
• Slide-shows and other presentations

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Is there an HHC web site ?

• Yes, I maintain a HHC Course Site at
  http//bbs.nobles.edu/Thomas_Daccord-fac/
• It contains homework assignments and links to
  sites relevant to HHC in particular and Nobles in
  general

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Is there much online homework?

• No, because you probably share a computer at
  home and might tie it up --as well as your phone
  line
• However, we do undertake online work in class and
  use sites drawn from my Best of History Websites
  web portal

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What role does NoblesNet play in the course?

• NoblesNet is a key communication tool for this
  course
• You will receive and send e-mail pertaining to
  HHC
• You will store your HHC notes and files in your
  NoblesNet portfolio
• You will access certain HHC files in the
  HHC-AKG-TD conference under Public Conferences (
  Academic Conferences, A-K)

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What are the benefits of computers in the
classroom?

• Increased student motivation and interest
• Improved note-taking and essay writing
• Improved organization of materials
• Stimulating classroom activities
• Improved technical skills and confidence
• Enhanced opportunities for creative presentations
• Enhanced opportunities for research

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The End

• If you work hard you should do well in this
  course. And I hope you will enjoy it as well
• Good Luck!