Kim Beckman

521 SLM Summer 2005

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Web Dropins


Dropin 1:

Dewey Decimal System: I would use this Dropin with fifth grade students. The dropin includes a kid friendly web site for the students to use and worksheet for them to complete and turn it. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/beckmank/dropin1.htm



Dropin 2:

I would use this dropin with second graders. My focus here is for the students to learn about fiction and non fiction books. The students can click on Robert Muncsh web site for examples of fiction and they can click on Simon Seymore web site for examples of non fiction. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/student/beckmank/dropin2.htm



Dropin 3:

I would use this dropin with fifth graders. They are required to do a state report every year. This site includes a link to 50states.com. The students will be able to click on their state and gather the information they need to complete their assignment. I need to complete the chart with the information they have been asked to locate. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/dropin3.htm


Dropin 4:

I would use this dropin with fourth and fifth grade students. My goal would be for them to learn to evaluate a good web site. I linked three web sites to the assignment for them to evaluate and they have written work they need to complete.

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/dropin4.htm

  

Dropin 5:

I would use this dropin with fifth graders to show how the internet can be used to gather information and organized. The students are asked to collect information about assigned pets to find the cost of care for the pets. Then they are asked to select a pet and by using the information they collected they are to explain their pet choice. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/dropin5.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Elective Activity

Elective One: Newsletters

I subscribed to two new newsletters. Thinkport and Education Site Reviews. I wrote a brief summary describing the contents of each site. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/beckmank/elect1.htm

 

Elective Two: Search Using Google

I listed five searching techniques that Google suggested to use to search the web. This kid friendly and I plan to print it and use with my students. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/beckmank/elect2.htm

 

Elective Three: Virtual Field Trips

I choose four different web sites for students to go on a virtual field trip. Beginning with a trip to the rain forest, Chesapeake Bay, 50 States, and ending with a trip to the moon. They are to be used with second through fifth graders. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/beckmank/virfield.htm

 

Elective 4: Worksheets for Teachers

I found ten web sites that offer already made worksheets for teachers to use in the classroom. All the teacher needs to do is click and print. The grade level varies for PreK to 12th grade. This is a great resource for teachers. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect4.htm


Elective 5: Shopping

I searched the web for five great shopping sites. I listed the five sites I located and with one click anyone visiting this page will be able to shop with ease. I also includes safe shopping tips for the internet shopper. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect5.htm


Elective 6: Components of a Good School Library Media Site

I created a list of 10 good things to do when making a web page. This is friendly user and can be easily printed and used as a handout for teachers and older students. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect6.htm


Elective 7: eList and Groups

I belonged to our school list server group and then I joined LM_NET for media specialist.

20 points

 


http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect7.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Elective 8: Collaboration Classroom Ideas

I made a list of web sites that teachers can use with their students to do collaborative learning with other schools or organizations. This list will be a great resource for me. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect8.htm

 

Elective 9: Lesson Plans

I listed five web sites for teachers to use to get lesson plans. The grade levels Prek and up. Subject area is very well cover. There are lessons for music, science, technoloy and more.

20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect9.htm

 

 

Elective 10: Clip Art

I found 5 web sites that teachers and students can use to get free clip art to use in their projects. I only picked the web sites that offered a nice variety of free clip art. 20 Points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect9.htm

 

Elective 11: E_Learning

I looked at two online learning programs and tried to evaluate the quality of each program using the MSDE Checklist for Evaluating Online Courses for Middle and High School Students.

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/elect11.htm

 

Link Bibliography:

I am a media specialist s I created a list of author’s web sites. I like to do author studies with the students. I will be able to use this bibliography with all my students, Grades K through 6th.

40 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/webbios.htm

 

Article Critique:

I read an article written by David Pearce Synder. He addresses how distance learning labs and elearning can help students learn. Using technology in the classroom can help with the teacher shortage and offer highly qualified teachers for each subject if students use the internet. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/article.doc

 

Search Engine Activity:

 I listed five types of search engines that I could use with my students and other teachers. This will be a great resource for me and my students. I found ones for shopping, ones for kids to use and so on. 20 points

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/engines.htm

 

 

 

 

 

Copyright Activity:

After visiting Copyright Bay. I was quickly reminded of copyright cans and dos for teachers. I read two of the scenarios from the list. Then I wrote how each teacher was violated the copyright laws.

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/copyrite/htm

 

Course Module: Plan a Vacation Using the Internet

I created an adult technology lesson. My goal is to have adults search the internet for information. I want them to organize the information and make a plan for usage.

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/modone/htm

 

 

Read and Cite Article Log

I cited the article I read for this class along with a brief explanation. NP points

 

Discussion Threads:

I participated in all the discussions posted by Ginny and my group. 100 points

 

Send Instant Message:

I signed up for IM and chatted with Buddy several times. Thanks for all you help. 20 points

 

Final Activity Log

http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/beckmank/finlog/htm

 

 

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