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The Web Prize
(A combination of a television program and an Internet web site which demonstrates an excellent overall educational effect.)
"Flame of Freedom Website" http://www.history.org/history/index.asp?src=/History/teaching/eft.htm entered by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (USA) |
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| [About the Program and the Multimedia Content] This website is related to a live program series of 7 episodes annually and intended for 10 to 15 years to learn about modern American history. The theme of the episode deals with the liberation of slaves. This website is equipped with a forum for students to express their opinions on various subjects related to slavery, instructional guidelines for teachers and explanation of the historical background of the theme. Chatting is encouraged. |
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| [Jury Comments] Utilizing all types of media including broadcast, a homepage, e-mail, CD-ROM, telephone and print, the overall interactivity make it possible to delve into a theme comprehensively. It is well designed, using satellite to connect high schools all over the US and actors to play historical characters who answer student questions directly. The producing foundation had been engaged primarily in the management of a museum and the jury found the project to be valuable in changing the way of history education in the US by going beyond traditional boundaries and making multilateral use of cutting edge media technology. |