The Ticonderoga Tuesdays webinar series is open to pre-service teachers. While there are no fees for the webinars, pre-registration is required.
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A Conversation with the Historian and Producer Behind the "Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed" Documentary
January 31, 2023 | 6:30-8pm ET
Join Fort Ticonderoga for this “Ticonderoga Tuesdays” Teacher Webinar with historian James Kirby Martin and producer Tom Mercer. Learn about the historical research behind the documentary from James Kirby Martin, author of Benedict Arnold: Revolutionary Hero. Martin is one of the foremost experts on Benedict Arnold. Producer Tom Mercer will discuss the challenges and process for producing the documentary “Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed,” based on Martin’s book.
This webinar is available to teachers at no cost. This webinar is offered in cooperation with the New York State Council for the Social Studies.
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Promoting Learning with Documents, Artworks, and Objects in the Social Studies Classroom
January 24, 2023 | 6:30-8pm ET
Join Fort Ticonderoga for this “Ticonderoga Tuesdays” Teacher Webinar introducing a new grant-funded program to promote learning using documents, artworks, and objects. This webinar presents a program funded by the John Ben Snow Memorial Trust that will work with 15 teachers from 15 states over the next two school years. Selected educators will participate in three webinars in the Spring of 2023 and then be eligible for a classroom webinar with their students in the Fall of 2023. The application window for this program will open shortly after this introductory webinar, which is open to all K-12 educators.
This webinar is available to pre-service teachers at no cost.
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Using Historic Objects with Students: A Webinar Specifically for Pre-Service Teachers
February 7, 2023 | 6:30-8pm ET
Historic artifacts, from the unique to the everyday objects, can tell stories that enrich our understanding of history through material culture,
Join Fort Ticonderoga for this webinar designed for pre-service teachers modeling approaches for using historic objects with students while teaching social studies.
Our visiting scholar is Dr. Kristi Fragnoli, Professor of Education at the College of Saint Rose. She teaches undergraduate and graduate students in adolescent, childhood, and special education. Dr. Fragnoli consults with the New York State Archives and is a member of the New York State Education Department Content Advisory Board for Social Studies.
Fort Ticonderoga staff participants include Margaret Staudter, Director of Archaeology, and Rich Strum, Director of Academic Programs. Also participating is Tim Potts, a teacher in the Monticello (NY) Central School District. He currently serves as the teacher representative on the board of the National Social Studies Supervisors Association and on the Board of the New York State Council for the Social Studies.
This webinar is available to teachers at no cost but pre-registration is required.