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I support the use of Internet for students to use to a certain extent. A lot of Internet sources are not accurate and could give false information to students resulting in a failing grade. I also think that before a students uses Internet to research a report, he or she should be capable of citing and deciphering information that is irrelevant. Most textual information on the Internet can be copied and paste to other documents as the work of the students which is why the Internet may prove to be useless to some students. Honest students who use the Internet for research is given an abundant amount of information to choose from and sum up.

Other developing countries are sometimes clueless about the modern world and the other technologies we have. In the same instance, our country is insensitive and uninformed about other countries who would enjoy our freedom. With that being said, I support web-sources such as virtual tours to enhance the knowledge of learning. It allows each student to gain more knowledge about how the Internet works and how technology has advanced in some areas but not in other areas. This would be great for a social science lesson or a human geography assignment.

My major is currently elementary education, and my biggest concern is scaffolding so students can understand on their level. I am afraid of not knowing what is age appropriate for my students. For instance, how would I teach 3rd graders about technology and learning on a level that they would comprehend. I am also concerned with how much more will my students know about the computer and Internet than me. I think its embarrassing for teachers to not be tech savvy and their students constantly helping them with computers.

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Chapter 7 explains how certain preparations could be taken before completing a project or an assignment. I agree with concept mapping because it displays an enlightening period for the student. There is a thin line between a well thought out pre-planned paper and a paper full of loaded language and details. Concept mapping helps students to brainstorm and omit details and ideas that are irrelevant. When I was in Elementary school, we were forced to make a concept map before we wrote an essay by pencil and paper. Now concept mapping can be made easier and less time consuming, via the Internet or different programs such as inspiration or kidsperation.

I would make it optional for students to develop an out-line or a storyboard, because some students are more cognitively advanced than others, and requiring them to submit an outline could hinder their abilities. I will highly encourage it for my class because it benefited me, but I definitely will not make it mandatory for them to submit or complete an out-line. I will also use incentives to influence them to use out-lines; such as granting positive free time with exploring the Internet if they complete a outline or some type of map before the assignment and offer extra credit if they complete it using a program on the computer.

The Web hunt assignment that I completed introduced to me other search engines that help me find answers more efficient than google. Although much of my answers for the assignment was inspired by google, i learned other ways and methods to search for topics. I also learned some essential points and markers for completing a newsletter for the class. Color is good but make sure it is consistent, use bold text for things you want to stand out, use text margins to line pictures up with words and so on.

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If I was teaching High School, I may incorporate on-line math assignments/homework. I think it is essential for all students to know ow to use a computer in every subject. On-line math homework help me to use keys that I wouldn't normally use on a key board. Some of the math problems will be multiple choice, but most of them will be critical thinking assignments. The students will have to incorporate math symbols, to show that they know the basic use of the keys, and create a header, footer and number the pages in order to turn the assignment in. I think this incorporated technology will be mainly for seniors in high school to prepare them for college.campus.fsu.edu/...Is the most outstanding web page I have seen thus far. Its not to busy for the eyes, it includes graphics, charts, text, columns, headings, captions, colors and so on!!!! I wear glasses so sometimes it is difficult for me to read a scr

een that has like 6 different type styles and 10 colors. I like consistency with text and colors because its much easier to read and skim. I also like when a web page high light major points with bold or a diff color from the text. Rule 17 in chapter 6 encourages designers to use list because they help people find information quickly....I agree!

Although we did not review what a podcast is in class I'm going to guess that is has something to do with the computer and graphics. However, because copyright issues has been a long term issue in education, I will increase disciplinary actions for students who don't comply with the rules. I Will encourage my students to cite the authors and the publishing companies correctly using MLA or APA formats because it is the correct thing to do. In the beginning of the school year, we will do copyright exercises in an effort for them to know whats considered plagiarism and whats considered an original piece.