Publisher's Synopsis
Dispossessed, Diggers + Democrats offers an introduction to nineteenth century Australian history. It is designed for first year university or upper secondary school students with little, or no, knowledge of Australian history. The program can be used alone or incorporated into a broader teaching program. Features include timelines, mapping exercises, quizzes, school room exercises from the last century and a simulation game where you play the part of a selector.
The program also introduces students to historical methodology by making use of documentary sources. Each subject is accompanied by a question and answer format to test comprehension and encourage interpretation. The documents can be assessed either through the Library option of the program or through the document booklet which is also available as a separate item.
Dispossessed, Diggers and Democrats is heavily illustrated with paintings and drawings from the period. It uses a user-friendly format and has been trailed successfully with students of all ages over the last two years. Even students with little experience with computers find the program easy to use.
