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Direct linkHaynes, Charles C. – Social Education, 2013
An innovative program for schools that promotes respect and understanding between major religions enables students to engage with peers around the world via videoconferencing. Using videoconferencing and online community, "Face to Faith" enabled students from across the globe to learn from, with, and about one another. In the 2013-2014…
Descriptors: Peace, Teaching Methods, Workshops, Student Attitudes
Vincent, Tony; van't Hooft, Mark – Social Education, 2007
In this article, the authors discuss podcasting and provide ways on how to create podcasts. A podcast is an audio or video file that is posted on the web that can easily be cataloged and automatically downloaded to a computer or mobile device capable of playing back audio or video files. Podcasting is a powerful tool for educators to get students…
Descriptors: Internet, Technology Integration, Hypermedia, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedCowan, Gene – Social Education, 1996
Explains the technical operation of the World Wide Web in four simple steps. Includes a glossary of Web-related terms and an explanation of the components making up a universal resource locator (URL) address. Neatly contained on one page, this would make a perfect handout or flyer for a computer lab. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedRisinger, C. Frederick – Social Education, 1996
Provides some basic and rudimentary information on using the Internet and the World Wide Web. Succinctly answers such questions as: What is the Internet?; What does it cost?; and What kind of equipment do I need? Includes a list of recommended Web sites for general coverage of social studies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
Peer reviewedRisinger, C. Frederick – Social Education, 1996
Reviews World Wide Websites related to global and international education. Discusses their merits, specific coverage, and links to other sites. Examines Websites maintained by the Christian Science Monitor, US Department of State, Global SchoolNet Foundation, Ministries of Foreign Affairs Online along with others. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Computer Uses in Education, Current Events
Peer reviewedBellan, Jennifer Marie; Scheurman, Geoffrey – Social Education, 1998
Argues that a virtual field trip can complement and enhance a real one. Discusses the benefits and pitfalls of both types of field trips. Outlines a series of student and teacher activities combining an actual field trip and a virtual one to Fort Snelling in St. Paul, Minnesota. (MJP)
Descriptors: Built Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning)
