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Rawitsch, Don – Social Education, 1983
Many of the factors that go into evaluating computer courseware are the same ones educators have been applying to all instructional materials long before computers entered the classroom. Discussed are some effective ways for locating computer courseware and instruction and computer related evaluation factors. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria
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Garcia, Jesus; Garcia, Ricardo – Social Education, 1980
Presents a brief overview of ethnic material available to elementary school social studies classroom teachers, suggests criteria for selection of materials, presents examples of ethnic materials on different complexity levels, and gives some general pointers to teachers on what to avoid when selecting ethnic materials. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Ethnic Studies
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Kownslar, Allan O. – Social Education, 1985
The subject matter social studies teachers choose to have students think critically about is very important. Appropriate types of material--such as excerpts from primary sources--are provided as an illustration. Also included are 10 key critical thinking questions that teachers can use to generate class discussion of the excerpts. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Critical Thinking, Learning Activities, Media Selection
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Rose, Stephen A.; Fernlund, Phyllis Maxey – Social Education, 1997
Identifies and outlines key considerations that should influence the selection of instructional technology. Provides specific questions to ask about hardware, multimedia use, computer assisted instruction, and the Internet. Considers specific applications (and limitations) of these technologies with regard to specific social studies standards and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources