Social Bookmarking NETS-T (I, III, IV, V)

National Archives:

I looked at the exihibit, A People at War. It was a very interesting exhibit that dealt with the United States during War II. It showed many pictures, letters, and descriptions from many important events during the war. I can see how using a resource such as this can be very beneficial for students. It shows first hand accounts of many historic events during this war, and would provide a fantastic resource for students writing reports or who are just interested in learning more.

NEA:

There are many student groups that are facing achievement gaps. Some of these are racial and ethnic minorities, English Language Learners, sudents with disabilites, boys/girls, and students from low income families.

1) Engage school staff in discussions and activities that offer an opportunity to explore attitudes, beliefs, and values related to cultural diversity and cultural competence.

-I chose this area because I feel that the best way to learn is to talk about and discuss those issues. One can learn a lot just by talking and listening to what others have to say.

2) Build and use a network of "natural helpers" at school and in the community as well as "experts" who have knowledge of the culturally, linguistically, racially, and ethnically diverse groups served by your school.
-This is a great way to be exposed to other cultures. It goes hand in hand with the first area that I chose. It is easier to learn about other cultures by listening and talking with members of those groups. Being able to use the resources available to you, students, parents, other faculty members, makes it easier to learn and appreciate what those groups have to offer.

3) Network with other schools that are developing and implementing culturally competent systems. Adapt the processes and information that are consistent with your school's needs and interests.
- I picked this one because being able to network with others is a great way to be exposed to different lines of thought and ideas. It is a great way to see what your shortcomings are and also what your strengths are as well.

Stop Cyber Bullying:

I took the quiz and I ended up as Cyber Risky. I learned a lot from taking the quiz as I realized what constitutes cyber bullying, and the things I used to do that were risky or rude. I never realized how easy it is to fall into the category of being a cyber bully. I can imagine how many kids today do things that they think is funny, but in reality are harmful or mean to others.

Before looking at this site, I had never heard of the Teenangels. I think that this group would be very beneficial to students and parents as it would show them how to be responsible on the internet and how to be safe. I like how the advanced training they have enables them to predict and identify new risks as they come about.

Kathy Schrock:

Subject Access: I chose to look at History and Social Studies. In this area, I chose to look at Eyewitness to History. I think that this site could be really useful in teaching history. It would help to make the information more real for the students because it would enable them to see the information from the perspective of someone that was there, and not just what they would see in a book.

Teacher Helpers: I chose to look at Kathy Schrock's blog. I found a lot of interesting information there as well as numerous sites to look at. It is interesting to see what she finds interesting and to look at the topics that interest her.

Multiple Intelligences:

Verbal-Linguistic = 75%

Logical-Mathematical = 69%

Bodily-Kinesthetic = 67%

Video:

I watched the video, Kids and Adults Design New Tech Tools. I learned how kids have great ideas in designing technological tools for other kids to use. They are able to streamline things and make them much easier to use. Its interesting how many large corporations use this group to help them design new tools or to create better websites.

Teaching Tolerance:

Grade: Middle Grades

Subject: Social Studies

Topic: Social Activism and Change

The lesson I chose was "Our Faith Seems to Be Vindicated." This lesson plan has to do with the legacy of Rosa Parks and the role Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. played. The lesson basically says to hand out to the class a copy of Dr. King's statement and to discuss it with them. The students are to choose a topic they feel strongly about and to write a paragragh about it using persuasive language. I would use this lesson plan to have the students learn about the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement and to reflect upon something that they feel strongly about. They are to attempt to persuade their fellow students to see their point of view and to change their minds about it.

Equity Awareness Quiz:

I found it interesting to find that the United States and the United Kingdom, two of the most advanced and wealthiest of countries have the lowest scores for the treatment of children. This is shocking, as they are lower than countries that historically treat daughters poorly and generally dont have great reputations for treatment of citizens.

Another question that I found interesting was concerning the possession amount of the different types of cocaine needed in order to be convicted to a 5 year prison sentence. It is shocking that powder and crack cocaine contain roughly the same amount of the drug per gram, but the conviction amount of powder cocaine, used by the wealthy, is so much higher than that of crack cocaine, which is used by the poor. It shows how things are skewed to favor the wealthy.

Netiquette:

90% on the Netiquette quiz.
Students should be taught the proper Netiquette before they are allowed to use the internet for many reasons. First of all, it will teach them the proper way to interact and participate in conversations and forums. It will also show them that you still need to be courteous even though you do not have any face to face interactions. It will create people that are able to be a part of various groups in different areas, regions, interests, etc... 8-D