Chapter 6: Exploring the World Wide Web in the Classroom
1. Now that I have access to the Web, how can I use it effectively?
I can use the Web effectively in the following ways:
Tools Function
Google -searching
Dogpile -meta-searching
SafeSearch -filtering
Diigo -bookmarking
Google Docs -creating and sharing files
ePals -filtering email
Skype -web phoning
Abode Connect -accessibility
2. How do I manage students' use of the Web in my class?
One problem that might occur in the classroom during web searching is inappropriate content. There are several kid-safe search engines like "Google SafeSearch, Yahoo's Yahooligans, Ask Jeeves for kids, and Looksamrt's Kid Directory." (151). These search engines filter information. Two other problems that might occur concern email. One, students may be contact by adults who have not been approved by the school system, and two, students may send inappropriate messages. Several websites offer solutions to these problems. "ePal offers kid-safe email, and Gaggle.net offers safe and filtered email services for students" (155).
3. Which features of the Web do I use?
Tools Uses
pixsy.com -search for photographs
of historical events or people
songza.com -ancillary material for lesson plans
dogpile,com -meta-search engine
delicious.com -bookmarking
google docs -creating and sharing files
teacherwebsite.com -classroom website
edublogs -blogging
abode connect -webcasting
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