Return-Path: <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id f7GJrsf13927; Thu, 16 Aug 2001 15:53:54 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 15:53:54 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <B28BD16DA07FD4119BF80030482121780F01B1@aguirre04.aiweb.com> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Heide Wrigley <hwrigley@aiweb.com> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1988] Re: searching lesson help X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Status: O Content-Length: 4529 Lines: 128 Helaine, Jim Powrie and I developed a web site for farmworker kids (most of whom are English speaking) in California, Oregon and Washington that targets the same age group. The kids participate in an afterschool program and we wanted them to get a chance to do things that are fun but also tie in with their academic work. We tried to provide immediate access to interactive sites and get them started with an easy web search - the site is not yet complete but here it is Check it out at www.farmworkeryouth.org Heide Spruck Wrigley Aguirre International -----Original Message----- From: Helaine Bader [mailto:hbader@hdwebworks.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 6:46 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1973] Re: searching lesson help While we're on this topic, does anyone know of any successful after-school computer programs for middle school/high school kids? We're looking to start one for 8th-9th graders in a public city school in Philadelphia where many of the kids have not had access to computers before. I'm interested in seeing a curriculum or specific activities that would teach the kids and also be fun for that age group. Thanks - Helaine Bader, MPH, CHES HD WebWorks, Inc. -----Original Message----- From: nifl-technology@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-technology@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Eric Appleton Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 9:33 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1972] Re: searching lesson help Tommy, Here's a lesson that has worked well for me, especially for students who know some of the basics: ********* We brainstorm about all the kinds of things we want to be able to find on the Internet. (Write down each of the students' questions on a blacboard or something. Draw out about ten different questions.) We will talk about the ways you can find information on the Internet. (This is where you want to ask students what resources they have to find information on the Internet. Most people will be able to come up with a search engine or two. I also ask my students what kinds of resources they would have at the library to answer questions, and how can we find those resources through the Internet, e.g. dictionary, encylopedia, atlas. Take notes on what they say.) We will form teams and play a game show to see who can find the best information. Does anyone want to be the host of the show? What does the host do? (Either choose teams or let students choose teams. Once the host has volunteered, ask that person and the rest of the class what the host should be doing. Hopefully, the host will take over at this point and will figure out how the rest of the class will work. They will have to negotiate with the class on how much time each question will need, how to split up the questions, and how to document what they find. Play the game. The host will ask questions of the teams and document the results. ********** Ideally, this lesson is part of a larger section on Internet research and community resources. Students should learn how evaluate internet resources and the information they find there. Good luck, Eric Appleton The Fortune Society >From: "Tommy B. McDonell" <tbr202@nyu.edu> >Reply-To: nifl-technology@nifl.gov >To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-technology@literacy.nifl.gov> >Subject: [NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:1968] searching lesson help >Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2001 20:23:47 -0400 (EDT) > >Hi. As most of you know, besides my ESL work, I teach at the public library >in NYC as part of the issue to end the digital divide. Normally I have very >very beginning students. But I now have a class that knows all the >beginning >stuff and I would like to give them a searching exercise that takes about >an >hour or hour and a half and helps to reinforce what they know. These are >not >ESL students but their reading level is probably about 9th grade, though >they are adults with a good grasp of other worldly stuff. > >Would any of you have any lesson ideas that I might use or convert? All of >the stuff I've used in other programs is too long, i.e. they take a week or >more! > >Thanks for any help. > >Tommy > >Ms. Tommy B. McDonell >Adjunct, Marymount Manhattan College >La Guardia Community College and >Online Developer for Pace University. >Click On @ the Library Instructor >Tommy.McDonell@nyu.edu >h:212-358-1233 before 9:30 PM >f:212-358-1230 > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp
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