My findings during this MAPping activity yielded some positive results. However, I also took the time to view some additional websites that were listed in the choices and noticed that there were some pieces missing that make a site authoritative. Luckily, early in my technology ts training in undergraduate I took a course that was designed specifically for utilizing the web as a resource. This class really helped with being very analytical with my choices.
I chose the All About Explorers website. This site is an awesome website for social studies teachers and students. This website has more than on author with substantial backgrounds in history and education. A student using this website for a project about European explorers would find this site very useful.
Most students who are utilizing the web K-12 do not always have access to this information. An article such as the one that we read regarding indicators on how to determine whether a site is valid is very helpful. As an English teacher I would require my students to keep a copy in their notebooks and have it readily available when we are doing web research. If students do not learn how to use the web appropriately in the lower grades we will be doing them such a disservice when they enter higher education. Soon, learning will become more digitized and students must be able to identify the validity of information for the purpose of their educational progress.
Deli.cio.us is absolutely the best thing since sliced bread! I am going to create a separate account my teachers to follow next year for professional development. This is such a great way to continue the important conversations without demanding time from teachers.
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