Surfing the Past Digital Learners in the History Class

This book discusses one of the most frequently discussed subjects in history education during the last two decades, namely how secondary school pupils use the World Wide Web for their learning activities. Based on two case studies in two Dutch schools, the book shows some ways in which the use of th...

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Main Author: Nyirubugara, Olivier (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Leiden Sidestone Press 2012
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