Breaking Stereotypes: Constructing Geographic Literacy & Cultural Awareness through Technology

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Carano, K. & Berson, M. (2007). Breaking Stereotypes: Constructing Geographic Literacy & Cultural Awareness through Technology. In R. Carlsen et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2007 (pp. 3525-3530). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2007
San Antonio, Texas, USA
March 26, 2007
ISBN 1-880094-51-4
  Roger Carlsen, Karen McFerrin, Jerry Price, Roberta Weber & Dee Anna Willis
AACE

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Kenneth Carano, Michael Berson, University of South Florida, USA

Abstract

The geographic and cultural literacy of youth in the United States compares unfavorably to youth in many other industrialized countries. In an age, in which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected, it is pertinent that our youth understand geography, evaluate stereotypes, and understand how individuals are perceived by others. This article initially explores the roots of this illiteracy and demonstrates how through the combination of technology and instruction from a global perspective geographic literacy and cultural awareness can be attained and concludes by providing digital resources that enable social studies teachers to more effectively teach geography components to their students.

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