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Direct linkClark, J. R.; Niederjohn, M. Scott; Wood, William C. – Social Education, 2018
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has been prominently featured in the news recently. Its ascension in value has been nothing short of extraordinary. This article briefly explains what Bitcoin is and how it works. The more challenging question is what Bitcoin--this cryptographic breakthrough--really is: currency, like the U.S. dollar, an asset, more like…
Descriptors: Monetary Systems, Definitions, Computer Networks, Consumer Economics
Peer reviewedWilson, Elizabeth K.; Marsh, George E., II – Social Education, 1995
Contends that significant shifts in theories about curriculum development and teaching methods are presenting dramatic challenges to traditional thinking about teaching social studies. Discusses the Internet and provides illustrations of using online systems in social studies. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Educational Change
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
Provides an introduction and overview to Web sites containing information on the U.S. Civil War. Briefly reviews some of the more interesting sites, including "Personal Documents," and "Selected Statistics on Slavery." Includes a look at a Web site containing an array of social studies lesson plans. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civil War (United States), Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Curriculum Enrichment
Peer reviewedRisinger, C. Frederick – Social Education, 1997
Presents an introduction and overview concerning integrating use of the Internet with citizenship education. Briefly reviews Web sites useful for citizenship education. These include Thomas, which provides summaries of bills currently going through Congress, and the Electronic Policy Network. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedThurston, Thomas J. – Social Education, 1996
Briefly describes a World Wide Web site developed in conjunction with the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and IBM. The New Deal Network is seen as being more than an online photographic archive. It will include online essays, discussion groups, and teaching guides. The Web site is http://newdeal.marist.edu. (MJP)
Descriptors: Archives, Business Cycles, Capitalism, Computer Networks
