http://cindy91.umwblogs.org/2014/02/09/critical-evaluation-of-a-website-survey/

Check out the link above to find a survey for middle schoolers on how to critically evaluate websites. I plan to use this tool with my civics students at the beginning of the school year.  I think it is a great way to get students to critically look at the websites they are using as references.  

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http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=325716625&trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic

Visit my Linkedin profile page for networking groups in Education. 

 

The link below connects you to my Evernote page where you can read some of the ways teachers are using cellphones in classrooms.

https://www.evernote.com/Home.action#st=p&n=f1418582-5681-47bb-bfdd-441143559dbd

I created this Wordle using the United States Constitution. The words that are the largest are the ones used most often.

Wordle: Declaration of Independence

Please visit my Webquest on the Bill of Rights and Freedom of Religion.  This quest is designed for a 7th grade civics class.

www.webcindyhorne.yolasite.com

I believe that using polls in the classroom can be an effective tool because students can get instant feedback on current issues. The poll below is an example of a hot button issue here in the state of Virginia.

Merging technology and lesson plans into a creative display for students is of utmost importance to keeping the class focused and attentive.  Incorporating technology such as talking avatars into the lesson grabs the focus of technology savy students of this generation. Allowing the  students to experiment with the technology is the next step to bridging the material and their own creativity. 

 

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 https://www.google.com/cse/all

This link provides students with a google custom search engine to Information Literacy.  Access to information on how to stay safe online as well as valuable links that teach students how to navigate the web can be found here.