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ERIC Number: EJ658303
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0093-3104
Using Electronic Technologies To Promote Equity and Cultural Diversity in Social Studies and Global Education.
Merryfield, Merry M.
Theory and Research in Social Education, v28 n4 p502-26 Fall 2000
Focuses on the use of threaded discussion and its application within graduate courses in social studies and global education. States that threaded discussion, when used with face-to-face alternatives, can add to developing a culturally diverse learning community, deepen discussions on controversial issues, and increase educational equity. (CMK)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Strategies, Equal Education, Global Education, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Social Studies, Virtual Classrooms
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Note: Theory and Research in Social Education is a refereed journal. Theme issue: Technology in Social Studies Education.