Online educational resources present imperialism in a positive light, involve students in inappropriate discussions

Phys.org Monday 28 September 2026, 18:40 UTC 1 min read

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Teachers are increasingly turning from print textbooks to online materials to teach their courses. But when tasked with finding information online, they can encounter questionable or unreliable material.

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