Software Review: Learning.com

Software Review: Learning.com

Web Browsing Grades: 6-8

Web-Browsing Unit Review:
The interactive lessons on web browsing are helpful for students who are not familiar with the internet. I thought that I knew the basics of web browsing but after completing the mini lessons I realized that there were many things that I was overlooking. I never realized that a sites URL was similar to a filing system or that the suffix of a website lets you know what type of information to expect. These lessons are a get tool to use when teaching students how to browse through the internet and they will make looking for information more productive by allowing students to determine if the site is reputable. The only problem that I had with the lesson was that some of the directions were a little confusing. I don’t think there will be any problems when using this program in the classroom since the learning happens through interaction with the software, allowing students to have hands on experience. What may be a problem is keeping all students on task since this is an individual activity.

Browsing Basics: ISTE NETS Student Standards
1) K-12 [5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related
to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

a) K-12 [5.a] advocate and practice safe, legal and responsible use of information and technology
2) K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
a) K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems
b) K-AS [6.b] select and use applications effectively and productively
3) 6-8 [7] select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.

URLs: ISTE NETS Students Standards
1) K-12 [1] Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products ad processes using technology.
a) K-12 [1.a] apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes using technology.
2) K-12 [2] Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a) K-12 [2.a] interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
3) K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.

a) K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems
b) K-12 [6.b] select and use applications effectively and productively.
4) 6-8 [7] Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems

Web Searches: ISTE NETS Students Standards
1) K-12 [3] Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
a) K-12 [3.b] locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
b) K-12 [3.c] evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.
2) K-12 [4] Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
a) K-12 [4.c] collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions
3) K-12 [5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal, issues related to technology and practice legal ethical behavior
a) K -12 [5.a] advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology
4) K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.
a) K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems
b) K-12 [6.b]select and use applications effectively and productively.

Validity and Sourcing: ISTE NETS Students Standards
1) K-12 [1] Students demonstrate creative thinking, construction knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology
a) K-12 [1.a] apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
2) K-12 [2] Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
a) K-12 [2.a] interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts or others employing a variety of digital environments and media
b) K-12 [2.b] communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
3) K-12 [5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
a) K-12 [ 5.a] advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
b) K-12 [ 5.b] exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
4) K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology, concepts, systems and operations.

a) K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems.
b) K-12 [6.b] select and use applications effectively and productively.
5) 6-8 [3] Gather data, examine patterns, and apply information for decisions making using digital tools and resources.
6) 6-8 [4] Participate in a cooperative learning project in an online learning community.
7) 6-8 [7] Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.


Citation:
(2007) Learning.com. Retrieved March 2, 2009, from http://www.learning.com(2007)

ISTE's Educational Technology Standards for Students. Retrieved March 4, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007
Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm