Required Activities
An overview of some well-known search engines, as
well as some that are targeted to kids and school library media sites. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/bestsrch.htm)
A bibliography of excellent websites compiled for
use with students, lesson planning or technology. This list will continue to be updated. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/webbib.htm)
Historical
Fiction with Deborah Hopkinson (Web Drop #1)
A media lesson where students will learn what makes
a fiction story historical and how to distinguish historical fiction from
nonfiction. They will meet an author of historical fiction and learn about her
research. In addition, they will be introduced to recommended historical fiction
books. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/dropone.htm)
Black-Eyed
Susan Books (Web
Drop #2)
A media activity in connection with classroom
teacher in which students are introduced to the current Black-eyed Susan
nominated books for middle grades.
Students have the opportunity to explore the author websites of selected
books. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/droptwo.htm)
Chinese
Cinderella (Web
Drop #3)
A media lesson about the fairytale , Yeh-Shen. The lesson includes discussion of China,
elements of fairytales and differences in this Cinderella tale. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/dropthre.htm)
Evaluating
Websites (Web
Drop #4)
This includes a media lesson in which students will
learn to evaluate websites for accuracy and validity. Students will learn what to look for to
determine if a website is trustworthy and will explore a number of websites and
complete an activity. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/dropfour.htm)
Poetry
Lesson (Web
Drop #5)
A media lesson on poetry including an introduction
to several forms, cinquain, haiku and shape. This lesson could be tailored to
grades 2 -5 and includes use of online graphic organizers. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/dropfive.htm)
Authors
as Inspiration (Course Module)
A course module designed for students in future SLM
521 classes. This assignment involves
learning about the various authors by visiting their web pages and how teachers
can use this information to help inspire students in their own writing. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/module.htm
Other Required Assignments
Journal Article Review
Copyright Quiz
Discussion Board Postings
Elective Activities
Distribution Lists (posted
to discussion)
Citing Internet Sources (posted to discussion)
Urban Legends (posted
to discussion)
Suggestions on how individuals can protect their
computers from viruses. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/virus.htm)
A handout developed for student use with suggestions
on how to determine if the information on a website is accurate and
trustworthy. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/website.htm)
This assignment includes both a lesson for 4/5
grades on good environmental practices as well as a review of quality online
news sources for students. (http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/elecfive.htm)
A review of various online shopping sites. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/elecsev.htm
A review of online reading sites and the Kindle.http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/eleceght.htm
A collection of online games for pre-k and
kindergarten students. Could be used as
a start page in the Computer center or lab.
http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/elecnine.htm
A list of tips for protecting privacy online. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/electten.htm
A list of good sources for free clip art and
graphics on the web. http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/elecelev.htm
A presentation on the elements of fairytales,
created in Power Point and saved as a web page.
(Does not open properly in Mozilla) http://www2.mcdaniel.edu/slm/student/clementk/fairytal.htm