Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ669483
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Publication Date: 2002
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Using Technology To Take Young Readers on a Digital Journey to the Past.
Strangman, Nicole
Reading Online, v6 n3 Oct 2002
Interviews Irene Huschak, a computer teacher at Altoona Area High School in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Explains "A Digital Journey to Altoona's Past," a project which brings the history of Blair County, Pennsylvania alive for young readers by making them the main characters of historically accurate stories about the area's past. Discusses the connection between technology and reading instruction and the benefits of exploring collaboration and indulging creativity. (PM)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Creativity, Interviews, Local History, Reading Instruction, Secondary Education, Student Motivation, Technology Uses in Education, World Wide Web, Writing Assignments
Full text at: http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art index.asp?HREF=voices/huschak/ index.html.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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