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Free Webcast 10/16/2008 From Inspiration Software

« H E Professional Development :: Teachers & Tech :: Lynne Wolters :: email
posted Wednesday, 15 October 2008
ballot boxOur ongoing series of complimentary professional development webcasts continues!

Date: October 16, 2008
Time: Noon - Pacific Time

Analyzing Close Presidential Races with InspireData: How Might a Different Winner Have Changed History?

The 2008 presidential election is looking to be another nail biter, so we will tap into the excitement and use this "teachable moment" to look back in history at the other close presidential races. Then we'll examine how history might have been different if the candidate who was narrowly defeated had won.

Join Rick Reynolds, our Education Development Manager for Social Studies, as he hosts a 45-minute webcast demonstrating how to:

  • Use InspireData to analyze vote totals by state through history to identify the elections decided by slim margins.
  • Help students see the importance of civic engagement and voting.
  • Manage the process of conducting additional research and recording findings in animated slide shows which can be played back for engaging student presentations.
  • Adapt the activity for different age groups and to develop additional skills.

    • During the webcast Rick will also present the results of the Nationwide Mock Presidential Election we are sponsoring. If you and your students haven't done so already, please take a moment to weigh in with your votes! Register today!

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