Uncomplicated Technologies and Erstwhile Aids: How PowerPoint, the Internet, and Political Cartoons can Elicit Engagement and Challenge Thinking in New Ways

John H. Bickford

Uncomplicated Technologies and Erstwhile Aids: How PowerPoint, the Internet, and Political Cartoons can Elicit Engagement and Challenge Thinking in New Ways

Eastern Illinois University

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Abstract

This paper Is based on three beliefs. First, technology can engage and challenge students’ thinking. Second, technology can assist students in creating quality work. Finally, computer-generated studentwork can be used as educational tools in productive ways that other student-work cannot.

Original language	American English
Journal	The History Teacher
Volume	41
State	Published - Nov 2010

Keywords

powerpoint
political cartoons
student engagement

Disciplines

Education
Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching

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