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Privileges, Privacy, and Protection of Youth Bloggers in the Social Studies Classroom
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Berson, Ilene R.; Berson, Michael J. – Social Education, 2006
Internet users continue to develop new ways of communicating online and disseminating information; one of these methods, the blog, also known as web log, has become a significant cultural phenomenon. Blogs offer an interactive medium for internet users to create and contribute content to the web. In some social studies classrooms, teachers are…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Current Events, Internet, Web Sites
Citizenship through Online Communication
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Bennett, Linda; Fessenden, Julie – Social Education, 2006
The integration of socially responsible online citizenship into the pedagogical practices in the elementary classroom is challenging, but necessary. Online activities, such as writing letters to political leaders or communicating with an expert on a community issue, offer students the opportunity to improve their writing skills while advancing…
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Grade 4, Writing Skills, Teaching Methods
Internet Q and A.
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White, Charles S.; Cowan, Gene – Social Education, 1997
Presents a brief introduction and overview to the World Wide Web. Includes Charles S. White's, "Where on the Web? Some Useful Sites for Social Studies Disciplines," Gene Cowan's, "How the Internet Works"( a colorful two-page poster), and "Internet Q and A" (four frequently asked questions). (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources
The Internet Ten.
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Johnson, Clark; Rector, Jack – Social Education, 1997
Identifies Internet sites and connects them to specific standards and performance expectations of the National Council for the Social Studies. Standards listed include Time, Continuity, and Change; People, Places and Environments; Individual Development and Identity; Global Connections; and Civic Ideals and Practices. Includes suggestions for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources
How the Web Works.
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Cowan, 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
Webbing the Social Studies.
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Risinger, 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
Using Technology for Powerful Social Studies Learning.
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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