Exit Slip 2/1

I learned ways to determine criteria to decide whether websites are credible or not. Websites, such as .edu and .org, can be fake. Websites ending in .edu can not be a credible source if the site is only students' opinions with a .edu ending. Checking for other sources/websites (at least 3) to verify the questionable website's authenticity is another way to check a website's authenticity.

Jeff introduced us to a new tool to help me keep my students safe while using the Internet. Google CSE (Custom Search Engine) is a form of Google, but it allows the teacher to only allow websites they want their students to visit. This keeps inappropriate, unsafe websites from coming up on their results page. Parents can use this website at home too!

I enjoyed the ch.2 presentation. The discussion questions brought out some very strong opinions that I could identify with and understand. People brought up some interesting points that really made me think and began to change my opinion. I am still keeping an open mind about using technology in my classroom in the future. I think there needs to be a balance between traditional instruction and learning and integrating technology into the classroom. Technology can and should be a supplement to the teaching and learning processes in the classroom, but it should not replace the teacher. If used, it can be a helpful teaching tool.