Social studies and the internet

<p>This study sought to address two primary questions: (1) to determine if students' attitudes towards using the Internet as a resource changed as a result of their applying a web evaluation guide, and (2) to determine if the quality of students' research products improved as a result of web evaluation lessons. The ninth grade, world history students' familiarity and prior use of the Internet with research projects was assessed through a pre-survey as well as the review of their prior research papers and projects. Finally, taking into consideration progress and curriculum, research projects were assigned individually, allowing class time in the library to search for resources on the Internet and in print materials if applicable. The majority of the participants already possessed a firm understanding of the dangers and merits of the Internet. In general, whether it is from prior knowledge learned surfing the Internet at home or lesson plans designed and implemented by teachers in the classroom, students are ready to face the challenges of incorporating resources gleaned from the Internet into their educational experiences.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S. in Teaching

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Language, Literacy, and Sociocultural Education

Year dc:date.available

2003

Author dc:creator

• Heider, Kristen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Monahan, Thomas

• Internet in education; Social sciences--Study and teaching (Secondary)
• Secondary Education and Teaching

Repository record dc:identifier

https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/1320

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:rdw.rowan.edu:etd-2320