Adventures in Web 2.0: Discovery box

摘要

Discovery box (Figure 1) is an online presentation tool. After much discussion with the HSIE department staff at Figtree High School, it was decided that students would use Discovery box to present their research findings as part of the ancient civilisations unit for Year 7 History. Why choose Discovery box? We thought it provided a good way of encouraging students to move beyond their existing skills with Word and PowerPoint presentations when working towards Topic 2 outcomes: · 4.1 describes and explains the nature of history, the main features of past societies and periods and their legacy · 4.8 locates, selects and organises relevant information from a number of sources, including ICT, to conduct basic historical research · 4.10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written and other forms, including ICT, to communicate effectively about the past.