Innovative technologies for multicultural education needs
Multicultural Education & Technology Journal
ISSN: 1750-497X
Article publication date: 17 April 2007
Abstract
Purpose
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
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
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
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
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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