Curriculum 285 Application of Instructional Media and Technology Strauss Computer Lab 153 Spring Semester 2005 Your Topic for this Course Credibility of a Website Handout for Activity Coming: Plagiarism, Research Tools, Mutual Introductions, Backups, Grading Kiosk

Your Course Topic Specify: Choose a topic for this course. This should be a topic that would be covered in 1, 2, or 3 instructional sessions only. Your intended grade level. Your intended subject area. Your specific topic. In a curriculum, the topic would NOT be covered in more than 3 classes. Use your topic throughout the course.

CURR 285-??, FirstName LastName, Spring 2005 Which Of These Websites are Credible? Why or Why Not? 1. The Burmese Mountain Dog 2. Little Rock, AK 3. Velcro Crop (Adapted from an activity created by Jennifer Harris.) Why or why not do you think that this Website is credible or not? You can be brief. Type your reasons inside of this “text box”. Even though this assignment is not graded, use the spell check feature. Work in groups of 2. Each person saves the file on his/her USB device and hands in a printout of this assignment for class participation credit. Modify the “footer” accordingly. Directions: Click on the arrow to view each Web page. Then, type your answer inside of the yellow text boxes. Make sure you edit the footer.. Why or why not do you think that this Website is credible or not? You can be brief. Type your reasons inside of this “text box”. Even though this assignment is not graded, use the spell check feature. Work in groups of 2. Each person saves the file on his/her USB device and hands in a printout of this assignment for class participation credit. Modify the “footer” accordingly. Why or why not do you think that this Website is credible or not? You can be brief. Type your reasons inside of this “text box”. Even though this assignment is not graded, use the spell check feature. Work in groups of 2. Each person saves the file on his/her USB device and hands in a printout of this assignment for class participation credit. Modify the “footer” accordingly.

Michael Beutner, Associate Professor, Instructional Technology Office:Strauss Hall 206 (203) When you send , please type in Subject area: CURR285-?? FirstName LastName YourTopic Class Support Site: Office Hours are listed on the site. Contact me regarding any concerns! Notes Evaluating Credibility of Websites 1.Can you search and access Websites? 2.What’s a “URL”? 3.How do you copy a “URL”? 4.What are the keyboard “shortcuts” for copying and pasting? 5.Do you know your Tribe login and password? 6.Do you know your Pass-port login and password? 7.Can you access “Webmail”? 8.Can you use “Webmail”? 9.Terms: currency, credibility, authority 10.How do you evaluate the credibility of a Website? 11.Can you create a handout to accompany an Internet activity? 12.Can you modify and create the example for your own Internet activity? 13.Can you print out a Powerpoint slide as a 1-page handout? 14.Discussion: Are Internet activities welcomed in a class? 15.Discussion: What type of dynamics are involved in this activity? 16.Discussion: Is this a “HOTS” activity? Why? 17.Discussion: Could an Internet-based activity be adapted for any topic? 18.Discussion: Could any teacher create a similar Internet activity? 19.What is a “kiosk” Powerpoint presentation? 20.How do you create an “object” like an square, circle or arrow? 21.How do you link an object to another slide in Powerpoint? 22.How do you link an object to a Website? Finished? Ask to help someone in class. Name: ______________________ Section: ___ Date: _______

Coming You will create a plagiarism policy suitable for the class you will teach. This is what’s coming: You will become familiar with doing research using the Internet. Expect to do mutual introductions. Expect to organize and backup files. You will get a grading template.