Introduction - How might on-line networks change teaching?

On-line resources offer new possibilities and challenges to teachers of eco nomics. In this Explorations section, three U.S. professors of economics de scribe their use of the web for teaching. Kim Sosin's introduction discusse s some of the ways teaching economics might change with increased use of on -line technologies. KimMarie McGoldrick writes of her more specific project to develop critical thinking by using sites with a variety of perspectives . Jean Shackelford guides students through the process of gathering and eva luating information and providing feedback via a web form. Nancy Folbre exp lains how using the web enlivens her class.