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Rise of the Internet

After the internet fully established throughout the 1990’s, everyday tasks and operations could now be completed via the internet. According to Sarah Pickert, writer for ERIC Clearinghouse on Higher Education, “higher education has had to adjust to a more competitive world economy, increased access to and interest in the world at large, and globe-spanning electronic databases and computer networks.” The article further explains how a now “decentralized” America allows educators to communicate effectively with colleagues abroad through use of the internet. The number of internet users estimated in 2005 in the US is over 221 million, and nearly 900 million individuals throughout the world (Internet World Stats).

American schools are currently incorporating material from various countries into their individual curriculum (Pickert 2). The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines education as the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools (Merriam-Webster). Technology has allowed the traditional means of educating students to become more advanced and facilitate one-on-one learning. Educating students on the diverse cultures and differences that exist throughout the world is an important way to raise cultural awareness. Computer and satellite communication allow students to gain the “international experience,” without ever having to leave the classroom (Pickert 2). Educators are beginning to merge educational databases in an effort to improve access to a vast amount of resources.

Several American institutions are expanding their affiliations with schools abroad, as well as coordinating programs of international study for interested students. When programs are appr...

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