Search engines are computer programs that locate webpages that are
linked to its database (Maloy, 329). What is so interesting about a search
engine is its speed and how fast it can receive so many different webpages. People
are all over the internet using search engines to locate information. Google is the most popular search engine, but
what I liked is that teachers and students can benefit from the search tools. They
are able to go on search sites that are more academic than going on a regular
search engine. Table 5.1 in the book lists different search researches that
teachers can use. One that I was interested in was Artcyclopedia; work of arts
and famous artist from history and the present (Maloy, 105). I liked the fact
that teachers are given these specialized search engines because it makes it
easier to focus more on the academic side.
E-books are books that are
digitally read on devices called e-reader. Anyone who has an e-reader can
download magazines, newspapers, and any other printed materials (Maloy, 102). The
Barnes and Noble Nook is a popular e-reader, and instead of going to buy
paperbacks you can download them digitally to your nook. I like the idea of
e-books because they are both effective in school and at home. Now they’ve
started to make e-books for colleges. I thought that was a good idea because a
lot of students are taking more than one course, and using more than one
textbook. It makes it easier for us to hold on to our readings, than having to
carry multiple textbooks. I created a map showing the different e-readers that
we have and reading apps that are available for tablets and smart phones.
Electronic-note taking is when you take
notes using computer technologies or apps. I think that electronic-note taking
is way more effective and easier than hand-written note taking. I came across
Evernote, a web-based program used to access your materials from any device. I liked
this website because you’re able to look up any of your saved notes on any device
you use. I also found it helpful for students who are working with multiple
materials. They are able to use Evernote to store all of their materials and go
back to them later. OneNote was a cool
one that I was interested in. it’s a commercial software program and app for
mac and PC computers (Maloy, 106). With OneNote you can use word document to
take notes and also record lectures. As you take notes, you can record what the
teacher says. I found that helpful because while you’re taking notes you could
have forgotten what was said. Using OneNote you’re able to go back and listen
to your recordings.
References:
Maloy, R. W. (2014). Transforming learning with new technologies (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson.
References:
Maloy, R. W. (2014). Transforming learning with new technologies (2nd ed.). Boston: Pearson.
I like your mindmap to represent your understanding of the content - there are all sorts of ways we can help students make those learning connections with the visual creations showing patterns and organizational lines in a mindmap. Gliffy is one of many tools out there that provide an opportunity to do so with technology. Glad you tried it! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat hyperlink with Artcyclopedia - it is helpful to narrow our searches within a confined database when we can do so. It definitely cuts down on distractions. The downside is that one always wonders what we might be missing, so I would use as one of a few search engines and that way there is a more thorough search.