Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Missed Class and Questions

Hey girls, sorry I missed class. My car broke down back home and I did not get back to Kalamazoo till today. Anyway, I looked over the instructions for Assignment 3, but I'm not sure I understand exactly what I am supposed to do. I know I have to choose three websites to review, but what am I looking for and do I have to write something out? If 0ne of you could get back to me and let me know what I missed and what I have to do, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

web evaluation sites.

Here are the three websites I chose for my evaluations:
www.weatherwizkids.com
www.theweatherchannelkids.com
www.lessonplancentral.com/lessons/weather/

Monday, September 27, 2010

Epalsdoc

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Qv1eb6DLpiid5J9p7RbO6YSfG6Q3cbMBzPqbVuQ9HPc

weather eval/ google document

Name: Tabby Reynolds Date: 09/27

Instructor: Course:

Evaluating Internet Resources

URL of Web site: http://www.wxdude.com

Name of Web site: Weather Dude

Primary use: students teachers others: (mark all that apply)

What is the purpose or goal of this Web site? To learn songs and dances about weather

What organization created this site? Jen Kitchen

Do they have a built-in bias towards the information? No

What other references are cited for the information presented? The Weather Channel, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia

What other types of organizations link to this site? (Using the Google search engine, type link: and the Web site address (example: link:www.website.com)www.suelebeau.com/weather.htm

http://scienceoutreach.ab.ca/children/meteorology/met-grades1-6.php

http://blogs.aibs.org/copus/

Who is the author of the page and does that person have valid credentials to present this information? Nick Walker, his credentials are valid as he has Meteorology degrees from Mississippi State University and University of North Texas.

Is there a way to provide feedback on the Web site and create an exchange with the author or Web site manager? Not directly on this site, but Nick does have a facebook and Twitter linked to the site.

How old is the material on the Web site? Is it current or outdated? The info is current and copyright date is 2010

Describe how this Web site might be used in your Unit- The information is presented through songs and poems to help students apply weather terms.

Reviewing your answers above, is this a good site to use for your Unit? yes no

This questionnaire used by permission from INTEL Teach to the Future.


Name: Date:

Instructor: Course:

Evaluating Internet Resources

URL of Web site:

Name of Web site:

Primary use: students teachers others: (mark all that apply)

What is the purpose or goal of this Web site?

What organization created this site?

Do they have a built-in bias towards the information?

What other references are cited for the information presented?

What other types of organizations link to this site? (Using the Google search engine, type link: and the Web site address (example: link:www.website.com)

Who is the author of the page and does that person have valid credentials to present this information?

Is there a way to provide feedback on the Web site and create an exchange with the author or Web site manager?

How old is the material on the Web site? Is it current or outdated?

Describe how this Web site might be used in your Unit

Reviewing your answers above, is this a good site to use for your Unit? yes no

This questionnaire used by permission from INTEL Teach to the Future.


Name: Date:

Instructor: Course:

Evaluating Internet Resources

URL of Web site:

Name of Web site:

Primary use: students teachers others: (mark all that apply)

What is the purpose or goal of this Web site?

What organization created this site?

Do they have a built-in bias towards the information?

What other references are cited for the information presented?

What other types of organizations link to this site? (Using the Google search engine, type link: and the Web site address (example: link:www.website.com)

Who is the author of the page and does that person have valid credentials to present this information?

Is there a way to provide feedback on the Web site and create an exchange with the author or Web site manager?

How old is the material on the Web site? Is it current or outdated?

Describe how this Web site might be used in your Unit

Reviewing your answers above, is this a good site to use for your Unit? yes no

This questionnaire used by permission from INTEL Teach to the Future.





Krisiti, we set up a weather folder that was e-mailed to your gmail account, make sure you accept it! Thanks!