What is the World Wide Web and how can it be used for teaching History?
Social Studies teachers of are rapidly recognizing the pedagogical value of the Internet and its web as they lead their students to publish their work for all the world to see. This movement puts the educator in the role of facilitator, editor, and publisher, but it also forces both student and teacher to examine more closely the processes and content of the historical material that is being disseminated on the Internet. The growth of the World Wide Web (WWW) has made it an important tool in the educational process. While the techniques still need to be refined, the WWW can be a powerful presentation tool for teachers, an on-line library for students, and a vehicle for self-expression for all members of the educational community. In addition to the postings of academia on all levels of the educational hierarchy, organizations such as museums and professional historical societies are also posting web pages. These sites are valuable resources that can contribute to making a school’s hist
