The Experience
Prior to enrolling in this online teacher training
platform, I had the pleasure of taking a course entitled, Internet Tools and
Resources. This course provided a web-based quest that only enhanced this
experience. As an educator, I am always searching for resources that will
enhance the learning experience for my students. I enjoy using a variety of applications that allow students
to showcase their creativity and mastery of content knowledge. It is an array
of resources that are both free and paid that can inspire learning.
Just as I search for materials and resources, it is
important that students must be engaged in utilizing and learning these digital
literacy skills to enhance their own research capabilities.
Useful Resources
- Learn Zillion (www.learnzillion.com)- this provides Common Core videos, tools, and activities that can help students as well as teachers as we embrace these new standards.
- ToonDoo (www.toondoo.com) - this site allows teachers and students to create comics to demonstrate their mastery of standards.
- Khan Academy (www.khanacademy.org) - this site provides excellent tools including courses, videos, and extra practice. Students can learn a new topic using this site or they can get extra help for a topic with which they are struggling.
Teaching Students to Find Reputable
Sources.
Both traditional and online courses should begin
with information on finding reputable resources because the internet is full
with information. Students need to be taught how to recognize different types
of web addresses and what sites are best for research. In order to demonstrate
their revolving knowledge of reputable tools and resources, I would encourage students to create a
blog or how-to-guide on choosing these resources.
Policies/Procedures to Finding Reputable
Sources:
I would create a resource as well as a quick survey
that will help students find reputable sources. In addition, an online tutorial
will be a great procedure to help students find those sources.
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