International Journal of Social Education
2006 Volume 21, Number 1
Table of Contents
Number of articles: 9
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The Electronic Republic? Evidence on the Impact of the Internet on Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the U.S
Phillip J. VanFossen
In 1991, Lawrence Grossman wrote that "a new political system is taking shape in the United States. As we approach the twenty-first century, America is turning into an electronic republic, a... More
pp. 18-43
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Internet's Potential to Affect Social Studies and Democracy
Adam M. Friedman
Technology, and the Internet in particular, is bringing constant change to American society, including the potential to enhance democracy by fostering participation in the electoral process.... More
pp. 44-58
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The Agentic Power of the Internet
Scott M. Waring
Generally, children attribute agency, having the power or authority to act, to traditionally celebrated historical figures. Often this leads to increased apathy about their own future due to the... More
pp. 59-72
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WebCT, PDS, and Democratic Spaces in Teacher Education
Merry M. Merryfield
This article begins with an overview of how WebCT is used within a Masters in Education (M.Ed.) program in social studies and global education. WebCT is a class management system that allows... More
pp. 73-94
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Pre-Service Social Studies Teachers Using Digital Civic Resources
John K. Lee
The need for an engaged, informed citizenry is central to the dream of democracy by Thomas Jefferson. The National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) places citizenship education "at the heart... More
pp. 95-110
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Technology, Citizenship, and the Social Studies Classroom: Education for Democracy in a Technological Age
Alicia R. Crowe
Throughout human existence, changes in technology have influenced human life. Innovations in technology also impact civic life. Radio and television became prominent fixtures in the United States... More
pp. 111-121
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Digital Archives: Democratizing the Doing of History
Cheryl Mason Bolick
The creation of digital archives has shifted the dynamics of doing historical research by changing who is able to conduct the research and how historical research is done. Digital archives are... More
pp. 122-134
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Children and Their Digital Dossiers: Lessons in Privacy Rights in the Digital Age
Ilene R. Berson & Michael J. Berson
The right to privacy is a firmly entrenched democratic principle that has been inferred in the U.S. Constitution and protected by the Fourteenth Amendment as a liberty of personal autonomy. It is... More
pp. 135-147
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A Positive or Negative Force for Democracy: The Technology Instructional Paradox
Richard A. Diem
Over the past two decades, the technology "revolution" has evolved to touch nearly every aspect of the people's lives. More than just a convenience, this force has become a necessity throughout... More
pp. 148-154