Internet Resources: Wikipedia Conversation

I really liked the activities that we completed this week. The Google Alerts and Noodle Page provided me with a lot of personal and professional opportunities. I know my students have been using Noodle Tools for a while and I never quite figured out why, but now that I know the vast areas that the website covers I can see why.

The best part of the week I thought was reading the article about Wikipedia. I think that this conversation will be one that will continue for years to come. I believe the website does a good job providing oversight over the topics, so users should believe the information that is on there. I like to take the process one step farther and look at other websites for information. If the two or three websites align on the research, all will be legit, reputable sources.

Internet Learning Resources Week 1

Internet Resources is going to be a great class to have under my belt. I believe there are a variety of powerful resources that will be able to help my classroom including collaborative activities and a activities for students to complete.

One of the main points that I want to receive more information about is limiting access for our students. When I am in class, there are numerous students that are using the internet for things other than the intended purpose. Being able to monitor these websites and provide limited access to the students are very important to me. By limiting access to these game, movie, and music websites, I believe we can keep students more intrigued with learning instead of outside distractions that deter learning.