Effectiveness of Computer Technology in the Social Studies: A Review of the Literature
ARTICLE
Michael J. Berson
Journal of Research on Computing in Education Volume 28, Number 4, ISSN 0888-6504
Abstract
Examines the literature on the effectiveness of computers in social studies instruction and learning. Topics include drill and practice, tutorials, study guides, games and simulations, inquiry and problem solving, graphics, and word processing and writing. Contains 58 references. (LRW)
Citation
Berson, M.J. (1996). Effectiveness of Computer Technology in the Social Studies: A Review of the Literature. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 28(4), 486. Retrieved August 12, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/82860/.
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Keywords
- Computer Assisted Instruction
- computer games
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Simulation
- Drills (Practice)
- Elementary Secondary Education
- higher education
- inquiry
- Instructional Effectiveness
- Learning Processes
- Literature Reviews
- problem solving
- Programmed Tutoring
- social studies
- Study Guides
- Word Processing
- Writing Instruction
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