Using Electronic Technologies To Promote Equity and Cultural Diversity in Social Studies and Global Education.

Merryfield, Merry M.

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ERIC Number: EJ658303

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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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.