1. I searched dementia as my aunt is thought to have dementia and a close family friend has been diagnosed with it. I wanted to learn more facts instead of just a broad search on a search engine. I like the face that I could scan through the article titles and check the box to the left when I came across an article that piqued my interest. Then I could view only the list of articles that I checked. Very useful and practice when researching. Articles could also be saved too.
On the right hand side it was also very useful to have a list of other articles that may aid in my research.
In one article I found it very interesting that many brain functions are affected long before an official diagnosis is ever made.
1a. I often look through everyone's blogs to see if I've missed anything that someone else may have found. It seems like we are all realizing that these are very good resources. They would be very useful for students and that we should spread the word.
2. I searched for preschool in the publications link. It came up with Turtle Magazine for Preschool kids. I liked that I could change from text to PDF. Being a Preschool Teacher, I'm more visual. I wanted to click through each page of the publication, but had to first select all of the pages and then in the upper right side, I could click next to view the next page in the publication. I had to check them all first. I wish I would have seen that earlier...I was getting a bit frustrated. I didn't feel like my search had netted enough results, so I searched Early Childhood instead. 5 publications came up. I loved it that one of them was one that I used to pay for a subscription!! No more subscription for me!!
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
SIRS Knowledge Source
Upon first opening this link, I noticed that it is geared more at older learners. There is more text and not as many "kiddy" icons.
1. I chose Adoption as my leading issue. I'm a headline reader first time through a site. I noticed the Pro & Con Issues section first. I found these very straight forward and would be excellent for those on a debate team! On the left hand side, I was still able to sort my results in a drop down box. I also clicked on matching subjects which helped narrow down my search. It brought up adoption of pets, agencies, and different countries. An AMAZING amount of articles to read and delve deeper into a topic!
2. Curriculum Pathfinders - I chose Fine Arts Opera. I found 3sites listed here. I absolutely love Opera and have never heard of us opera.com. I opened the link and it was a HUGE listing of composers and more links to discover even further! There were recording of some of the operas, which would boost a lesson beyond any other!
On a side note...under quick and Advanced search, there is a link called student tools. This link brought me to a step by step tutorial on how to do a research project. Very useful for those students that don't ask questions or for those that need to figure it out a little on their own.
1. I chose Adoption as my leading issue. I'm a headline reader first time through a site. I noticed the Pro & Con Issues section first. I found these very straight forward and would be excellent for those on a debate team! On the left hand side, I was still able to sort my results in a drop down box. I also clicked on matching subjects which helped narrow down my search. It brought up adoption of pets, agencies, and different countries. An AMAZING amount of articles to read and delve deeper into a topic!
2. Curriculum Pathfinders - I chose Fine Arts Opera. I found 3sites listed here. I absolutely love Opera and have never heard of us opera.com. I opened the link and it was a HUGE listing of composers and more links to discover even further! There were recording of some of the operas, which would boost a lesson beyond any other!
On a side note...under quick and Advanced search, there is a link called student tools. This link brought me to a step by step tutorial on how to do a research project. Very useful for those students that don't ask questions or for those that need to figure it out a little on their own.
SIRS Discoverer
1. Very useful research tool for elementary aged on up classrooms. I liked the fact that you could sort the articles by date, relevance, and lexile. These adjustments would be very helpful for those learners that get overwhelmed by too many choices. The color coded books for reading level would also benefit those students that struggle with reading. A teacher could add to the rubric that they needed the amount of articles from each category needed (general, easy, moderate, challenging). Also a wonderful tool to check students resources.
2. I found it very user friendly when clicking on a country. It had all the facts listed, photo of the flag, and a map. Then I clicked on Learn More about Hungary. It brought me to the page we previously visited with all the articles and photos. There was also an Additional Resources section on the bottom left when I scrolled down. It took me to more sites with very useful information on Hungary as well. In my eyes....1 search and all the information just a click away. There is no need to check for authenticity at all!
The Maps of the World link would be perfect for a Smart Board Lesson or if each student has their own iPad or Chrome Book, they could study it, discuss as a class, or even explore the rest of the links attached. In little print there always a link called "show all articles related to this picture". I found that interesting as well for those that are always wanting more information.
I chose Educators Resources for the 3rd exploration. I then clicked Lexile Reading Levels. This would be useful to show parents if you were sending this site home to use as a research tool. It would explain to the parents what each section meant and how to navigate easier. It would also be beneficial to show older students when training them how to properly use the site.
2. I found it very user friendly when clicking on a country. It had all the facts listed, photo of the flag, and a map. Then I clicked on Learn More about Hungary. It brought me to the page we previously visited with all the articles and photos. There was also an Additional Resources section on the bottom left when I scrolled down. It took me to more sites with very useful information on Hungary as well. In my eyes....1 search and all the information just a click away. There is no need to check for authenticity at all!
The Maps of the World link would be perfect for a Smart Board Lesson or if each student has their own iPad or Chrome Book, they could study it, discuss as a class, or even explore the rest of the links attached. In little print there always a link called "show all articles related to this picture". I found that interesting as well for those that are always wanting more information.
I chose Educators Resources for the 3rd exploration. I then clicked Lexile Reading Levels. This would be useful to show parents if you were sending this site home to use as a research tool. It would explain to the parents what each section meant and how to navigate easier. It would also be beneficial to show older students when training them how to properly use the site.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Learning Express
I was very excited to check out this section. I purchased lots of materials to prep for my GRE exam years ago. This would have been less time consuming and helped me note which areas I struggled on.
Exam practice - After scoring and reviewing the results, it was easy to navigate and see what the correct answers were. Very practical both for time and money spent.
Career Resources - it's been years since I made a resume, so I found this section interesting. It wasn't a lot of reading, but more key points. Very useful when you have to create a resume quickly.
EBooks - very nice to use for extra work for students or when tutoring. Personally I still like using books, but eBooks was useful too. Less space on a shelf.
Exam practice - After scoring and reviewing the results, it was easy to navigate and see what the correct answers were. Very practical both for time and money spent.
Career Resources - it's been years since I made a resume, so I found this section interesting. It wasn't a lot of reading, but more key points. Very useful when you have to create a resume quickly.
EBooks - very nice to use for extra work for students or when tutoring. Personally I still like using books, but eBooks was useful too. Less space on a shelf.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Mango Languages
This site is great!
1. I especially liked where you could type in a word or phrase in English and translate it into a different language. Hearing how things are to be pronounced was also useful.
2. She could use the above method and type in the word or phrase in Vietnamese and translate into English. The lessons are very methodical and easy to follow.
1. I especially liked where you could type in a word or phrase in English and translate it into a different language. Hearing how things are to be pronounced was also useful.
2. She could use the above method and type in the word or phrase in Vietnamese and translate into English. The lessons are very methodical and easy to follow.
TumbleBooks
What an amazing resource!
1. I would love to out this in a listening or library center. I could also out it in the smart board for a story thru different media.
2. Videos...my daughter loved watching the animal videos. They would also be a good resources for older students doing school projects. Games...they were a little delayed for young kids. There interest and attention is immediate or done.
3. promote? Everyone! I LOVE this resource! I can't wait to send it to my preschool families!
1. I would love to out this in a listening or library center. I could also out it in the smart board for a story thru different media.
2. Videos...my daughter loved watching the animal videos. They would also be a good resources for older students doing school projects. Games...they were a little delayed for young kids. There interest and attention is immediate or done.
3. promote? Everyone! I LOVE this resource! I can't wait to send it to my preschool families!
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Chiton Library
At first I wasn't sure exactly how to use this site as I'm not a car nut...so I went to the help section at the top right. It was very helpful.
1. For our car we need to s/I manual transaxle oil, exhaust system, and ignition cables. I'm still not sure what S/I means but that's what was listed.
2. The most recent recap for the car was issued 12/5/2015. Not sure how it can be issued in 12/2015 when it is only Feb. 2015. It is for an air conditioning odor. Which the car actually has. So this will be helpful when taking the car in for our next maintenance appointment.
3. When looking at the brakes section, it contains all information and more than he car manual! This would be very useful when getting brakes replaced so you know that the repair shop is using the correct parts. Not saying that they wouldn't, but it is always better to get something repaired by having some extra knowledge on the subject yourself.
Overall, I believe this site is very useful for those that want to research car repairs, recalls, repair their own cars, or learn more!
1. For our car we need to s/I manual transaxle oil, exhaust system, and ignition cables. I'm still not sure what S/I means but that's what was listed.
2. The most recent recap for the car was issued 12/5/2015. Not sure how it can be issued in 12/2015 when it is only Feb. 2015. It is for an air conditioning odor. Which the car actually has. So this will be helpful when taking the car in for our next maintenance appointment.
3. When looking at the brakes section, it contains all information and more than he car manual! This would be very useful when getting brakes replaced so you know that the repair shop is using the correct parts. Not saying that they wouldn't, but it is always better to get something repaired by having some extra knowledge on the subject yourself.
Overall, I believe this site is very useful for those that want to research car repairs, recalls, repair their own cars, or learn more!
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