Internet Explorer:
Favorites
Objective: Students will be able to create a list of favorite sites and organize them according to subjects or interests.
Introduction: The Internet provides a plethora of sites on every imaginable subject. Technology users need to be able to organize often-visited sites in an easy way. Internet Explorer has a “Favorites” tool designed to help you do just that. You can reach your favorite places on the internet with a simple click or two.
Activity: As you do assignments for this course, or as you are just moseying around the internet, you may organize sites of interest. For this activity, you will organize sites into three different folders under the “Favorite” button.
- Select three subjects, interests or categories for which you will create a folder. Suggestions could be student worksheet sites, social studies sites, shopping sites, math sites, or any other places you want to remember.
- Click on the “Favorites” button on your Internet Explorer toolbar
- Click on the “Create a Folder” button, and give the folder a name
- When you find a site you want to keep as a Favorite:
Ø Click on “Favorites”
Ø Click on “Add” A box will be displayed.
Ø On the right hand side of the box there is a button titled “Create in” Click on “Create in”
Ø You will see a list of folders you have created.
Ø Select the folder where to want to find this site by clicking on the folder icon
Ø Then click the “OK” button on the upper right side of the box
Ø Your site is now in that folder!
- When you want to go to that site you simply click on “Favorites”
Ø Click on the folder where the site is located
Ø Click on the name of the site
Assignment: Create three “Favorites” folders. Put at least two sites in each folder.
Submission: Send an email to your instructor. In the email, list the each of the three favorite folders you have created, and give at least two linked sites. Example:
Dear Amazing Instructor,
Please find three of my “Favorites” folders and sites below.
Social Studies
www.42explore2.com/native4html
www.kstrom.net/isk/maps/culturemap.html
Education web links
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/links/index.html
Math Worksheets
Since I have done such a wonderful job on this assignment, I know you will give me extra points.
Your Student
Rubric:
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unacceptable |
developing |
accomplished |
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Favorites Folders |
Two or fewer “Favorites” folders created using the process provided. Link examples are not in appropriate folders. |
Two or fewer “Favorites” folders created using the process provided. Links are appropriately placed. |
At least three “Favorites” folders created using the process provided. Links are appropriately placed. |
ISTE Standards: This course activity addresses the following ISTE Standards:
I. Technology Operations and Concepts
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and
concepts. Teachers:
A. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students)
II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and
experiences supported by technology.
Teachers:
C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
III. Productivity and Professional Practice
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional
practice. Teachers:
A. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
C. apply
technology to increase productivity