Video Review

This video highlights the need for critical evaluation of the reliability of content presented through the internet.   The video highlights specific questions that teachers need to introduce to their classrooms when evaluating such a resource. Questions such as who is the intended audience, how is the content constructed and what are the values that underlie the content. The video also addresses technology training for teachers

Review of www.kigose.com

Kigose is a terrific and more importantly SAFE website for kids aged 7-15 years of age. Once a topic is entered into the engine, the results delivered are specifically selected for this age group.

Take a look for yourself!!!! 

 

What is new literacy?

My interpretation of this new concept is as follows:

New literacies enable users to share and build knowledge through the participation in new communities which are enabled through technology. These modes includ text (e.g.sms, IM,) visual aides (e.g. youtube) and audio contexts (e.g.mp3 files).