CEDo520Week2

Week 2 Search Engines and Tools for Student Research Discussion Point: “Predominantly, the content of the Net is information and opinion; what tends to be in shorter supply are specific learning activities that that make use of this wealth. So the bottom line stands: the Internet is an embarrassment of riches that is next to worthless without an educator (You!) to facilitate learning and integration in your classrooms.”   Tom March  A2a: Reflect on this statement and discuss how it applies to the way you have been using web-based resources for teaching and learning. Write your reflection as a Google Doc and put a link to it on the " Tom March Reflection Page" on our class wiki. Due Week 3.  Information Literacy:  If all that is available on the Internet is to be useful, you must first begin by defining your needs.  Use Noodle Tools to learn how you can find news based on what you need.  Noodle Tools Link: http://www.noodletools.com/debbie/literacies/information/5locate/adviceengine.html Look around the Noodle Tools site for at least 30 minutes and be amazed!!!  Go to the Noodle Tools home page.  Be sure to check out a number of pages on this site.  A2a: Identify how this could be a valuable resource to linking real-world application to learning.  Post your thoughts (or a link to a Google Doc) on the "Noodle Tools Page" in our class wiki. Due Week 3. Revisiting and expanding your understanding of search engines. Check out each of the sites listed below in enough detail so that can react meaningfully to what you find. What Makes A Search Engine Good? http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/SrchEngCriteria.pdf Bare Bones Info on Search Engines: http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/bones.shtml Four NETS for Better Searching – by Bernie Dodge http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm UC Berkeley Library search engine recommendations:  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/SearchEngines.html A2a: Write a reaction to two of these sites on the " Search Sites Reflection Page " in our  wiki.  Due week 3.  Google Alerts:  Go to (http://www.google.com/alerts) and check out this site. Unless you already have a Google Account you may need to sign up to set up alerts.  If so please do so.  There is no cost and no spam.  A2d: Set up of alerts on two topics. One topic should be current and likely to change frequently, e.g. "swine flu". The other should be historical or at least not a current "hot topic" so that new news will be less frequent.  Write a brief reaction to Google Alerts and how it responded to the alerts you set up.  Put your reflection on the "Google Alerts Reaction Page" wiki page.  Due week 3.  The Wikipedia Debate: Read the PBS Teachers article "Wikipedia in the Classroom: Consensus Among Educators?" found at http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2006/07/wikipedia_in_the_classroom_con.html A2a:  Post a brief reaction to this article on the "Wikipedia Debate Page" in our wiki. Due week 3. Annoted Bibliography / Article ReviewAssignments:A3a: Find five references (articles, texts, manuscripts, etc) to Internet-based Learning Resources and prepare an annotated bibliography citing these resources using correct APA style.  Each resource cited must include a brief summary/evaluation of content.A2b: Write a review of one of the resources cited.  In addition to a summary of the content be sure to include your reaction to what was said and your thoughts about its possibility for implementation in your position.  Use the Article Review Rubric as a guide.Create your Annotated Bibliography and Resource Review as a Google Doc and post a link to it on "Annotated Bib _ Resource Review Page " on our wiki.  Due Week 4A1: Blog Entry - as ususal don't forget to add your thoughts to your blog this week.  Have a good one!