5/1
Today we investigated the validity of different websites. We analyzed and checked out background information by looking up the names or organizations of the website in search engines like google. I was entertained by some, like the website where you can choose your sins and confess them to get a list of prayers to say to be forgiven: http://www.absolution-online.com/
The premise behind this lesson was to show us that just because a website may seem valid, there is no guarantee that it really is. A teacher must be very careful when choosing websites for her information. Also, you can't just let students loose on the internet to do a general search on a topic. First, do your own research and choose a few valid and appropriate websites for your students to find their information!
5/8
Today we started working on a podcast. I am encouraged by how simple it is to create your own. I am kind of disappointed because some of the more fun and creative things we are learning about in this class are limited to MAC and I have a pc. I think most schools have pc, too. I would be tempted to switch to MAC for my next computer to get the programs like video editing, photoshop, and the podcasting program. I think podcasting is a great resourse for the classroom. Again , a teacher would need to be careful and selective of the material to be presented to her class. However, there are many great resources for most of the school subjects in itunes. For example, I found several short videos in science and social studiesthat would make a great hook or closing to a lesson. Creating your own podcasts could also be useful in the classroom. either the teacher or the students, could create them to go along with what is being learned in the class. Parents could watch the videos to stay up to date and connected.
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