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Peer reviewedBigelow, Bill – Language Arts, 1997
Presents a critical review of "The Oregon Trail" CD-ROMs. Argues that "The Oregon Trail" is sexist, racist, culturally insensitive, and contemptuous of the earth, imparting bad values and wrong history. Suggests questions teachers can ask before choosing to use these materials, and offers classroom activities to develop students' critical computer…
Descriptors: Bias, Computer Games, Computer Literacy, Computer Software
