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Innovative technologies for multicultural education needs

Richard E. Ferdig (College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA)
Jade Coutts (College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA)
Joseph DiPietro (College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA)
Benjamin Lok (College of Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA)
Niki Davis (Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA)

Multicultural Education & Technology Journal

ISSN: 1750-497X

Article publication date: 17 April 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

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The purpose of this paper is to discuss several technology applications that are being used to address current problems or opportunities related to multicultural education.

Design/methodology/approach

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Five technology applications or technology‐related projects are discussed, including a teacher education literacy tool, social networking communities, massive multiplayer online role‐playing games, virtual patients, and an International Leadership in Educational Technology consortium.

Findings

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Research and practical implications of this paper include the introduction of new technologies for improving multicultural education, research findings on the use of these tools, and potential opportunities or pitfalls as such tools are implemented and evaluated.

Originality/value

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The paper concludes with a call for new research in the area of technologies for multicultural education.

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Citation

Ferdig, R.E., Coutts, J., DiPietro, J., Lok, B. and Davis, N. (2007), "Innovative technologies for multicultural education needs", Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp. 47-63. https://doi.org/10.1108/17504970710745201

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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