Seventh Post

An interesting software tool that I might use for teacher tasks is a time management tool. These tools are basically a calendar software. They can be used to schedule your appointments or you may want to take advantage of more complex features. Some tools can be viewed online making it an easier access for students. I can make a note of due dates for assignments so all my students can see. Most of these tools allow the option to put some information in private mode and in public mode so as the administrator I can choose which calendars can be seen by everyone. Most of these also include a feature allowing teachers to arrange meetings and groups. an example of a time manager software is Time Management-Mind Tools. I would also use a software grade book which will provide valuable statistical information regarding grades, tests and performance. When I was in high school we used this grade book called Engrade which made it easier for us as students to know what we needed to improve in, if we were missing any assignments and our parents were also able to check on our progress.

From our last assignment I learned the importance of evaluating websites before I use them. I really enjoyed creating my own evaluation form because it gave me practice on understanding how useful and important it is to teach students how worthwhile it is to know how good of a website really is. I wish I would have focused more on the currency section just so students can know how current their resources are.

Check out my comments for Kirby's and Daniel's blogs!

Website URL:                                                                                    

Name:

Currency: How current is the information? Write an “X” in the appropriate box.	Yes	No
Is the copyright date within the last 3 years?
Was it updated within the last year?
Accuracy: Does the information seem true? Write an “X” in the appropriate box.	Yes	No
Are there any other relatable websites?
Does the website site their facts?
Is the information free of bias?
Position: Where was the information founded? Write an X in the appropriate box.	Yes	No
Are sources for text and/or graphics cited or credited?
Are some of the sites links "dead" or inactive?
Who: Are you able to identify the author? Write an X in the appropriate box.	Yes	No
Is the author or publisher name provided?
Is the author or publisher background provided?
Is there a way to contact the author or publisher?
Is this a personal page hosted on a larger site?