Evidence Based Posting #3
Organizing Instructional Time to Include Navigational Strategies
We all know that integrating technology into the curriculum is something that comes highly recommended, but is a requirement of all teachers. However, with all the focus on test preparation and students’ passing the standardized tests, how can we really fit navigational strategies into our instructional time, especially with our overcrowded classrooms. According to Leu, Leu, and Coiro, taking small groups at a time and teaching the students how to navigate the internet will help all students . Teaching each group a different strategy and allowing them to show other students from another group allows the teacher to effectively include these strategies into their instructional time. It also gives all the students an opportunity to correctly learn all the strategies and techniques they need to properly use the computer.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Thursday, May 24, 2007
Site of the Week #4
Site of the Week #4
My site of the week is www.puzzlemaker.com. This website allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Illinois Learning Standard 1.A.3a: Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).
My site of the week is www.puzzlemaker.com. This website allows students, teachers, and parents to create and print customized word search, crosswords and math puzzles using their own words, and is great for enhancing students’ vocabulary skills.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1: Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehend selections.
Illinois Learning Standard 1.A.3a: Apply knowledge of word origins and derivations to comprehend words used in specific content areas (e.g., scientific, political, literary, mathematical).
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Site of the Week #3
Site of the Week #3
My site of the week is www.mysteries.com. This site allows students to view old mystery television
shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and “Columbo”. Students can also read
the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the
show such as Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote. This site gives students
some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates
to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1B.3a: Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information
from other sources.
State Goal 1C.3b: Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and
theme.
My site of the week is www.mysteries.com. This site allows students to view old mystery television
shows such as “Murder She Wrote” and “Columbo”. Students can also read
the biographies of the actors or actresses that were main characters on the
show such as Angela Lansbury from Murder She Wrote. This site gives students
some background on how mysteries were created and how they have evolved today. This relates
to language arts and students learning about different genres of literature.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 1B.3a: Preview reading materials, make predictions and relate reading to information
from other sources.
State Goal 1C.3b: Interpret and analyze entire narrative text using story elements, point of view and
theme.
Monday, May 14, 2007
Evidenced Based Posting #2
Evidence Based Posting #2
Effective Internet Management
Integrating the internet into a jam packed curriculum is definitely a challenge. Many students are allowed to access the internet as a reward or as free time and are not being properly monitored by their teachers. The use of the internet should not be a choice for a few students, but for all students and the students should be closely monitored or have a planned activity to complete. Allowing students to access the internet freely give students the impression that the internet is just a “recreation activity”, when it is actually a part of the curriculum. All students should be allowed to access the internet and learn how to properly navigate the sties to locate information for completion of assigned work. This will allow the teacher an opportunity to properly implement the use of the internet into their curriculum. It will also ensure that students will have equal access to the internet. One way this is done is by creating a schedule and have projects that the students can complete using the internet. This also ensures that all students receive proper internet training, even if the teacher has to schedule a 40 or 50 minute period in the school computer lab.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Brooks, S., & Byles, B. (2006, October). Helping Teachers Use the
Internet Effectively. Retrieved May 9, 2007 from , Web site:
http://www.internet4classroom.com/using-quest.htm
Melissa Moody
Effective Internet Management
Integrating the internet into a jam packed curriculum is definitely a challenge. Many students are allowed to access the internet as a reward or as free time and are not being properly monitored by their teachers. The use of the internet should not be a choice for a few students, but for all students and the students should be closely monitored or have a planned activity to complete. Allowing students to access the internet freely give students the impression that the internet is just a “recreation activity”, when it is actually a part of the curriculum. All students should be allowed to access the internet and learn how to properly navigate the sties to locate information for completion of assigned work. This will allow the teacher an opportunity to properly implement the use of the internet into their curriculum. It will also ensure that students will have equal access to the internet. One way this is done is by creating a schedule and have projects that the students can complete using the internet. This also ensures that all students receive proper internet training, even if the teacher has to schedule a 40 or 50 minute period in the school computer lab.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Brooks, S., & Byles, B. (2006, October). Helping Teachers Use the
Internet Effectively. Retrieved May 9, 2007 from , Web site:
http://www.internet4classroom.com/using-quest.htm
Melissa Moody
Evidence Based Posting #1
Evidence Based Posting #1
Web Quest a Great Introduction to the Internet
As a teacher I am often concerned about my students using the internet, however all students are required to be exposed to the technology. A great way to effectively incorporate the internet into your classroom is by using web quests. Web quest provide the students with the opportunity to complete an inquiry project on the internet. The web quest sets the stage for the activity, catching their attention and providing background information. The web quest tells what the students are required to do and the product(s) they are expected to produce. They are given step by step details to complete the project. They are also provided with a rubric to evaluate their product and an opportunity to reflect on the process. This is a good way to keep the students focused and allow them an opportunity to use the internet.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Web Quest a Great Introduction to the Internet
As a teacher I am often concerned about my students using the internet, however all students are required to be exposed to the technology. A great way to effectively incorporate the internet into your classroom is by using web quests. Web quest provide the students with the opportunity to complete an inquiry project on the internet. The web quest sets the stage for the activity, catching their attention and providing background information. The web quest tells what the students are required to do and the product(s) they are expected to produce. They are given step by step details to complete the project. They are also provided with a rubric to evaluate their product and an opportunity to reflect on the process. This is a good way to keep the students focused and allow them an opportunity to use the internet.
Leu, D.J., D. D. Leu & J. Coiro. (2004). Teaching With the Internet K-12: New Literacies for New Times, 4th Edition. Norwood, MA: Christopher-Gordon Publishers.
Melissa Moody
Site of the Week #2
Site of the Week #2
My site of the week is www.teenshealth.org/teen. This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information.
The standards addressed by this website are:
Illinois Learning Standards
Physical Development & Health
STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the
prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
A. Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22. A.3a Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents (e.g., exercise, diet, refusal of harmful substances.
22. A.3b Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risks (e.g., proper diet and exercise reduce risks of cancer and heart disease).
My site of the week is www.teenshealth.org/teen. This site give information to middle school students about different health related topics such as allergies, tattoos, drugs, and alcohol. The site has a quiz, allows the students to ask questions or find out information they need about topics of their choice, and has articles, games, and resources. Students can access this website 24 hours day and all information is provided by accredited physicians. There are separate areas with age appropriate content for kids, teens, and parents. The site is easy to navigate and has the most popular topics posted for easy access to information.
The standards addressed by this website are:
Illinois Learning Standards
Physical Development & Health
STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the
prevention and treatment of illness and injury.
A. Explain the basic principles of health promotion, illness prevention and safety.
22. A.3a Identify and describe ways to reduce health risks common to adolescents (e.g., exercise, diet, refusal of harmful substances.
22. A.3b Identify how positive health practices and relevant health care can help reduce health risks (e.g., proper diet and exercise reduce risks of cancer and heart disease).
Site of the Week #1
My site of the week is http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html.
This website is owned by Pearson Education which is a leading publisher of textbooks published by companies such as Prentice Hall and Scott Foreman. This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.B.3a: Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.C.3a: Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
State Goal 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
Illinois Learning Standard 4.b.3a: Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.
My site of the week is http://www.infoplease.com/homework/writingskills1.html.
This website is owned by Pearson Education which is a leading publisher of textbooks published by companies such as Prentice Hall and Scott Foreman. This website offers students help with their homework in all subjects from reading to science. This site also provides reference sources such as almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, and encyclopedias. My students have used infoplease.com to assist them with their research and writing projects, in particular writing essays. This website has great information related to the types of essay and gives step by step instructions on how to write essays, speeches, biographies, and research reports. It also goes through the writing process from brainstorming to revisions and assists the students with grammar skills as well.
The standards addressed by this website are:
State Goal 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.B.3a: Produce documents that convey a clear understanding and interpretation of ideas and information and display focus, organization, elaboration, and coherence.
Illinois Learning Standard 3.C.3a: Compose narrative, informative, and persuasive writings (e.g., in addition to previous writings, literature reviews, instructions, news articles, correspondence) for a specified audience.
State Goal 4: Listen and speak effectively in a variety of situations.
Illinois Learning Standard 4.b.3a: Deliver planned oral presentations, using language and vocabulary appropriate to the purpose, message and audience; provide details and supporting information that clarify main ideas; and use visual aids and contemporary technology as support.
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