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CONTENT:
Stories of the Dreaming "come from the cultures of indigenous Australians and have been collected from all over Australia." These remarkable stories are available in text, audio, and video formats.
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AESTHETICS:
The rich black background and striking starry logos add a sense of wonder to exploring these stories that have been passed down through the generations.
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ORGANIZATION:
Simple but effective navigation links are offered at the top left of the pages under the main logo. The site requires Real Player G2 with a modem connection of 14.4 baud for audio clips and 28.8 baud for video clips.
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REVIEW:
An excellent literature and cultural studies site, Stories of the Dreaming will make an impression on students of all ages. The audio and video clips also make this a great site for use in the one-computer classroom and with special needs students. A glossary of terms helps explain the meanings of Aborigine terms used. The stories shared on this site have great significance in Australian Aboriginal culture. Hearing and seeing a story told by the "custodian" of that story is a rare treat. Be sure to read the background information pages so you can share with your students the cultural treasures these stories represent.
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