Sodtware Review: Learning.com

Web Browsing: Research and Citing Sources Grades 6-8

http://learning.com

Mini Review

What did this series of tutorials help you learn?

upon reviewing these lessons i was able to review many things that i already knew. Some of the things i had already learned when I took computers in 6th grade and again in high school. Most of the information was a review for me, because i am an arts and technology students i feel i have a good understanding of the computer terminology and vocabulary.

What problems (barriers to success) might you face when using this product in a classroom.

I think that because the lessons are about 25 minutes long you might be faced that some students will get tired or bored of the content and not pay attention, making the lessons a complete waste of time for them. Another significant problem that one may run into is that computers may not be available to everyone. Most classrooms only have a few computers, this would make it hard for all the students to complete the lessons in one or two class periods. 

Describe any problems you had with the program.

Personally i did not have any problems with the program . i feel that it is structured very well and the creators do a good job in explaining the content in plain english making easy to understand. 

Browsing  Basics

NETS for Students 5&6

K-12 (5) Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

            K-12  (5.a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

K-12 (6) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.

            K-12 (6.a) understand and use technology systems.

K-12 (6.b) select and use applications effectively and productively.

 

6-8 (7) Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.

 

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NETS for Students 1,2,&6

K-12 (1) Students demonstrate creative thinking, constructs knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.           

            K-12 (1.a) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

 

K-12 (2) Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively. Including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

            K-12 (2.a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

 

K-12 (6) Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.

            K-12 (6.a) understand and use technology systems.

K-12 (6.b) select and use applications effectively and productively.

 

6-8 (7) Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.

 

Web Searches

NETS for Students 3,4,&5

K-12 (3) Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.

            K-12 (3.b) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

K-12 (3.c) evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

 

K-12 (4) Students use critical thinkuing skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions

            k-12 (4.c) collects and analyze data to identify solutons abd/or make informed decisions.

 

K-12 (5) Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

            K-12  (5.a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

Validity and Sourcing 

NETS for students 1,2,&5

K-12 (1) Students demonstrate creative thinking, constructs knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.           

            K-12 (1.a) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

 

K-12 (2) Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively. Including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.

            K-12 (2.a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

            K-12 (2.b) communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

 

K-12 (5) Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.

            K-12  (5.a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.

            K-12 (5.b) exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

(2007) Learning.com2. Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.learning.com/home/index.htm 

(2007) NETS for Students 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm