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ERIC Number: EJ600355
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-1047-7942
Using Internet in the Social Studies Classroom.
Smith, Dennie; Hicks, Hollie
Southern Social Studies Journal, v24 n2 p47-56 Spr 1999
Explores the reasons for using the Internet in the classroom: (1) stimulates student interest; (2) develops information literacy; (3) encourages student interaction; and (4) offers students control over their learning. Discusses two examples of how the Internet can enhance the social studies curriculum and recognizes the barriers to Internet accessibility. Provides Internet resources. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Information Literacy, Interaction, Internet, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Social Studies, Student Empowerment, Student Interests, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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