Many teachers use checklists for students to evaluate web re…
Many teachers use checklists for students to evaluate web resources. Since websites are becoming more slick, another approach is suggested in which students scan the website of interest and attempt to identify its author or sponsoring organization. Then, they open other tabs in their browser to investigate what other resources, such as reputable news or research articles, might reveal about the originators of the target website. They also suggest using advanced search skills such as searching for the author or organization name in quotes with the words “funding” or “bias”. Importantly, students need to engage in and explain their reasoning. What is this more contemporary approach called?
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A teacher adopted an educational game for her students but then noticed the following: • The rules of the game, especially how to win, were not connected to achieving learning objectives. • The game did not involve the player in cognitive processes (such as interpreting information or applying developed knowledge) similar to what the teacher wanted the learners to develop and apply. What challenge would these two issues contribute to creating if the teacher continued to use the game?
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A teacher assumes that all her students have ample access to the Internet and digital devices at home, so she assigns work that students must do online at home to be prepared for the next day’s assignments. What inequity or injustice is this teacher creating through her faulty assumption?
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