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Introduction to Using Websites
Examined a variety of websites on SmartBoard with students. Discussed domain name, purpose of site, definition of a link, where to find the date site was created, and who made the site. Did formative assessment slips during lesson. Asked students to complete Who's Who on the World Wide Web Activity Sheet to access understanding. (Lesson Plan #1 from ToolKit) -
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Evaluting Websites Unit
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Web Site Evaluation Whole Group
Reviewed information from last week. Used web site evaluation form to evaluate Dog Island Free Forever website whole group; revealed that web site was bogus at end of lesson -
Finding the Author of a Website
Students work in pairs. Assignment: choose a sport or hobby, search on it using google, and go to two different websites that google suggests. For both websites, determine the website address, the name of the person or company who authored the website, and how to contact that person or company. -
Evaluating Websites Pre-survey and Domain Name Review
Ask students to take Evaluating Websites Pre-Survey. Here are the results.
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Web Site Evaluation of Ugg Site
Students use C.R.A.P. web site evaluation form to evaluate Ugg Site. Ask students to determine if this site looks like a reputable site from which to order UGGs. Students share findings at end. Tell students my UGG Christmas story. -
Evaluating Websites Post-Survey and Discussion
Students complete Evaluating Websites Post-Survey. Discuss whether their thoughts about using the Internet have changed at all after their experiences with Dog Island and the UGG site. How can you avoid these kinds of bogus sites? Students fill out exit slips at end of discussion.
