PEDAGOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF ONLINE PLATFORMS IN HISTORY TEACHING

Abstract

The integration of online platforms into history education has fundamentally changed traditional teaching methods, creating new opportunities for increased student engagement, access to a variety of resources, and personalized learning. This article explores the pedagogical value of online platforms in history education, focusing on their role in creating an interactive and dynamic learning environment. By offering access to primary sources, multimedia content, and collaborative tools, online platforms foster critical thinking, deepen historical understanding, and encourage active student engagement. The article also discusses the challenges of implementing digital tools in history education, such as digital literacy gaps and inequities in technology access, and suggests strategies to overcome these barriers. Ultimately, online platforms have great potential to transform history education, making it more relevant, engaging and accessible in the digital age.