My e-World

Overview
This episode provides you the opportunity to explore the electronic resources for instructional use.

Intended Learning Outcomes

This episode must enable you to evaluate electronic resources for appropriate instructional use.

Performance Criteria
You will be rated for the following:
 quality of observations and documentation,
 completeness and depth analysis,
 depth and clarity of classroom observation-based reflection,
 completeness, organization, clarity of portfolio, and
 time of submission.

Learning Essentials
The World Wide Web is like an endless network of information, ever expanding and almost limitless.
Electronic resources come in different forms like websites, web quests, blogs, social network sites,
online courses, a wide range of tools, and so many forms of apps.

As a future teacher, one of the skills that will be most useful for you is the ability not only to search for
information but to make decisions, as to which ones you will take and use and which ones you will put
aside. Aim to develop your kills in evaluating internet resources. You will be able to choose.

The best resources that will help you attain your teaching learning objectives. Below is a set of criteria
which you can use to evaluate resources:

 Accuracy. The resource comes from a reliable source and is accurate, free from error and is up-
to-date.
 Appropriateness. The resource of grade/level-appropriate. The content matches what is needed
by the teacher.
 Clarity. The resource clearly addresses the instructional goals is mind.
 Completeness. The content is complete. It has all the information needed to be able to use
them.
 Motivation. The resource is engaging and rewarding to learners. It will encourage active
participation of the learners.
 Organization. The resource is logically sequenced. It clearly indicate what steps should be taken.
The procedures or processes flow smoothly.

(Based on the work of Fitzgerald, Mary Ann, Lovin,Vicki, & Branch, Robert Maribe(2003). A Gateway
toEducational Materials: An Evaluation of an Online Resourcefor Teacher and an Exploration Of User
Behaviors.Journal ofTechnology and Teacher Education. 11(1),21-51).
Map
For this process, explore the world through these steps:

1. Observe a class and take note of the topic being presented

2. Surf the net to find sites that provide support materials and/or interactive programs (Web
quests/ games) on the topic.
3. List and describe at least 5 sites/ interactive programs.
4. Evaluate the Material or Program.
5. Reflect on your FS experience.

Tools
Please use the Classroom Observation Guide Provided for you.

Class Observation Guide

Read the following statements carefully before you observe.

1. What is the lesson all about? What are the teacher’s objectives?

2. Note the important concepts that the teacher is emphasizing.

3. Note the skills that the teacher is developing in the learners.

 Analysis
Using the information you got from observing the class, surf the internet for electronic resources that
will be useful in teaching the same lesson. Evaluate the resources you found. Fill out the form below.

Electronic Resources Evaluation Form

Course/Section

Subject Matter/
Topic
(Based on the class
you observed)

Objectives
Name and Type of Describe the Describe how
Electronic electronic resource Put a check if the resource satisfies the criterion. you can use it
Resource (include author/ if you were to
publisher/ source). Accurate Appropriate Clear Complete Motivating Organized teach in the
class you
observed.
Reflections/Insights
“Effective teachers who are competent in self-refection are able to adjust their plans to match the
changing interests and needs of their learners. As an important part of your own development as a pre-
service teacher, reflection will help you, both in your self-evaluation and self-improvement.”

1. Describe your experience in surfing the internet for appropriate resources for the class? Did you find
it easy or difficult?

2. How did you choose which electronic resources to include here? What did you consider? Explain.

3. Reflect on your technology skills. What skills do you already have and what skills would you continue
to work on to be better at utilizing electronic resources?
Enjoy exploring these

Power of Social Media

Edmodo, Grockit, EduBlogs, Skype, Wikispaces, Pinterest, Schoology, Ning, Quora, Open Study, My Big
Campus.

Make Lesson Fun

Khan Academy, Manga High, Fun Brain, Animoto, Socrative, Knewton, Kerproof, Study Sync, E-turo

Lesson Planning Tools

Teachers Pay Teachers, Plan board, Timetoast, Capzles, Prezi, Wordle, Prezi, QR Codes, Quizlet, Mastery
Connect, Google Docs, Youtube, Teachertube, Ted-Ed, Glogster, Creaza, Mentor Mob.

Useful Tools
Evernote, Twitter, Google, Educreations, Dropbox, Diigo, Aviary, Jing, Popplet, Google Earth, Slideshare,
Live binders, Audio Boo

Learning Portfolio
For your portfolio, do at least one of the three suggested activities.

1. Visit www.teachnology.com or other teacher resource websites. Print, download, or screenshot

useful instructional materials (worksheets, visual aids, flash cards, rubrics, etc.) and include
them here. Indicate how they might be useful considering your major or area of specialization.
2. Visit http://www.pearltrees.com/u/66695467-education-technology-edudemic. Explore and
enjoy the fantastic educational tools. Try them out. Describe what you discovered and share
how these tools can be helpful to you as a teacher.
3. Visit edtechteacher.org. This is a treasure box for you. Explore and share what you learned.