Using the Who Built America? The Who Built America? From the Centennial Celebration of 1876 to the Great War of 1914 CD-ROM is designed for individuals who wish to expand their knowledge of American history on their own, and for coursework in a variety of subjects. Who Built America? is particularly appropriate for courses in:
Faculty members of the New Media Classroom program utilize the wealth of resources in WBA? to enhance and expand lectures, lessons, and units which they already use, or explore entirely new areas. The two sample lessons are provided to give you suggestions on how this can be done. Peruse the lessons, use some of the ideas, add your own, and make the study of history come alive, and be as exciting as the events which compose it.
We encourage you to read the essay "Who Built
America? in the Classroom" written by Bill Friedheim, a professor
of history and coordinator of the New Media Classroom regional center
at Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY. For a brief tutorial on
how to use the Who Built America? CD-ROM, click
here.
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