Lesson Plans, Web Quests, and Scavenger Hunts

I really enjoyed this session. I was not familiar with Web Quests or Scavenger Hunts, and they are a great way to direct Internet use in your classroom. I am especially excited about using these in my lower elementary classroom, where students do not necessarily have the skills to just surf the Web on their own. I look forward to creating Web Quests and Scavenger Hunts about all sorts of subjects and lessons.

Creating a Webpage

This session was helpful as I am getting ready to start the Web site project, and I know it will be helpful in creating webpages for my future classrooms. I had no idea that I could make a Google calendar that was separate from my personal calendar. This is great, because it allows me to make a calendar for my classroom that doesn't have my personal events on it. I can also make the calendar accessible to parents and students alike.

Website Evaluation

This session introduced me to criteria for evaluating websites. This would be a great thing to pass on to my students when they are completing research projects, as they will need to assess the reliability of their sources.

These criteria will also help me when I am making my own classroom website, which is a great way to keep in touch with parents and families, as well as to allow students to access homework, calendars, and links at home.