There are a lot of different aspects that need to be considered when using web site resources in a classroom setting. First I have to consider the audience for which the information is needed. If I am teaching lower grades I have to find totally different material than that of higher grades. This semester I will be focused on 6th, 7th, and 8th grade so I will not have to change many websites or concepts. In my opinion a website has to be reliable, concise, easy to navigate, informative and minor-friendly. I try to check all of the hyperlinks to make sure they do not lead to something inappropriate.
I usually want to make sure a website can improve on the learning experience of a class. For instance, when I teach about proper researching skill and resume writing, I use websites that give good examples and are easy to follow. I usually try to ask myself the following questions when reviewing a website:
When coming to this website, was it easy to navigate?
Does this website contain information that I need to know?
Does this website provide additional resource?
Does the website have a good search feature?
Is this information coming from a legitimate source?
All of these questions usually help and if more than one of them is an answer of "no" I do not use the website.
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Hi Nicky,
It's good to know that as teachers we are all on the same page. We all have similar answers to this weeks reflection. If I had to put my response in any prioritized order, I would agree with your first thought on "considering your audience." Very informative Nicky. Thanks for your input.
Bonnie
Very specific considerations, which are specific to the students that you are working with. Those are things I look for as well, can the site address learning needs and styles of the students
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