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ERIC Number: EJ353108
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Thinking Skills, Social Studies, and Computers.
Lengel, James G.
Social Studies, v78 n1 p13-16 Jan-Feb 1987
Describes some ways computers can help students develop thinking skills in the social studies. Emphasizes the use of data bases, simulations, and tutorials to teach thinking skills. Questions whether computers can do a better job of teaching students to think and reason than alternative methods. (RKM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computers, Critical Thinking, Databases, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Technology, Educational Trends, Secondary Education, Simulation, Social Studies, Technology
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - General
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Language: English
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