Social Studies Education in the Information Society.

Hunter, Beverly

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Publication Date: 1983-May

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Social Studies Education in the Information Society.

Hunter, Beverly

Social Education, v47 n5 p321-24 May 1983

Computer simulations can be used in social studies to analyze problems by using a representation or model of a situation and then exercising the model to see how it behaves under different circumstances. Utilizing available computer programs, students can also build and use social studies data bases. (RM)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Learning Activities, Simulation, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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