In class today, we learned how to more effectively use search engines (primarily google), while also discussing credible and non-credible sources (and how to located credible sources efficiently). We discovered different forms of google, such as google gravity and google sphere (see picture below). While these google variations are visually entertaining, they seem to be an ineffective way to conduct efficient research.
For high school students, I would like to integrate technology software/ applications such as video conferencing, advanced search engines, academic portals, and weblogs. In teaching and utilizing these softwares, my students will learn the importance of academic honesty, how to respect copyright, and many other necessary skills when dealing with online information.
In the newsletter assignment, through trial and error, I discovered aesthetic ways of giving academic information aimed at parents. I appreciated this assignment because of its practical nature. If I become a teacher one day, creating a newsletter is certainly something I'll have to do. The design aspect of this project was surprisingly more difficult than I would have expected.
Great post, Hunter! Trial and error is a huge part of working with any software, including Word. Keep up the great work!
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