Website+Eval

In the website evaluation activity i believe that Link #1 is a reliable website. It has substantial information with dates and references. Also the website goes to a link on the CDC website. Link #2 has no author or references as to where the information came from. Link #2 has no dates or names on it or any contact information. Link #1 is the reliable site between the two choices.


 * ACTIVITY || DESCRIPTION || POSSIBLE TECHNOLOGY || PEDAGOGICAL RATIONALE ||
 * Learning new math || When students are practicing their math skills in the classroom. || Computer programs or at least a list of practice problems using the computer. || Students can practice simple computer skills while doing their math practice. A computer alone makes it more engaging. ||
 * Reading || Silent reading time or group reading || Computer, kindle, ipad || Using a kindle or an Ipad students can learn through reading, many of these technologies also have interactive reading programs. ||
 * Drawing || Used during art class or when illustration a written work or in science illustrations || Computer, smart board, ipad, “paint” || Students should learn to be creative in drawing through technology bc in the 21st century hand drawn creations are obsolete. ||
 * Class Discussion || Discussion over certain current topics, whether using opinion, fact, or a current text || Computer, discussion boards, voki, wiffiti || Using this type of technology can give student more confidence in voicing their opinions. They do not feel pressured like they might in front of the class. ||
 * Learning about historical places/events || In History class or discussion over a true event in any classroom discussion. Geography || Youtube videos, google earth to view places (Gettysburg), virtual view of historical places especially in geography class (learning about climates) || With technology students are able to actually virtually view the places they are learning about. They can put a picture, video with the knowledge they already have. ||
 * Role playing (historical events/ figures, characters in a current text) || While learning about either historical figures, fictional characters, world leaders etc students can create ways to teach the class about these people through different technologies. || Creating a movie (imovie) role playing acts from a text or play. creating a drawing (paint) with surroundings, using creativity in any technology to teach others about characters and people. || When students create personalities for historical characters and role play characters from a book they understand more about the characters and have fun learning. ||