Ivana Humena

I was inspired by an excellent idea my colleague Mrs. Brnická came up with—bringing history to life on Instagram. It’s a creative and modern way to help students revise for unit tests or revisit topics they might not find particularly engaging. The concept is simple yet highly effective: students work in groups of about five to create Instagram-style content—around ten posts, reels, or stories—focused on a specific historical topic. What makes this activity so enjoyable is the variety and creativity students bring to it. Their posts are not only informative but often funny, clever, and incredibly thoughtful. Some reels turn into mini historical comedies, while others offer sharp, modern takes on past events. It’s amazing to see how humor and digital creativity can deepen historical understanding.

The collaborative element adds another layer of learning. Groups comment on each other’s posts, sparking conversations and friendly debates that make the whole experience more personal and engaging. This approach shows that history doesn’t have to stay in the textbook—it can thrive in the digital world, where students reinterpret it in ways that feel real, relevant, and memorable.