I like the way this site provides scaffolding for independent student research. I'm unsure, though, of how effective it can be if 76000 sites are still being displayed...
Josh Edwards's List: Educational websites
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Add Sticky NoteOct 24, 2008 ... The subsequent government was left to deal not only with the public ... years of one South America's most brutal fascist dictatorships, ...www.huffingtonpost.com
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This web site seems to be designed for young students, maybe as young as early elementary. While I feel it would be useful for older students, I am nervous about how it does not filter out some websites I don't feel are appropriate for the target audience.
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Add Sticky NoteDiscover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking!.
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While I think this main site has too many options for a student who is looking for a specific activity, many of the activities that these links lead to are clear, concise, visually stimulating, and well integrated with content and interactivity.
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Add Sticky NoteFrog articles, exhibits and activities.
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This link to material on frogs has a great interdisciplinary lesson, including international myths relating to frogs and why they have certain adaptations.
Most of these links include easy-to-read material for students to access. Would be a nice resource for an internet scavanger hunt.
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Add Sticky Note<form target="_top" style="display: inline;" method="get" action="http://www.hhmi.org/find/search" name="searchform">
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I'm not sure this site meets the "top 10%" rule. I feel that this design pulls the viewer's eye to the center of this section with large graphics and vibrant colors. The graphics in the lower center of this home screen do include the majority of the site's content, but these are not in the top 10% of the viewing area. Does the dramatic pull of the design negate this rule's application?
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These long drop-down lists seem to be exactly what many of the accessibility criteria criticized.
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This site does the best of any site I have critiqued of staying up to date with current news. This site includes a running tab of current science-related news stories from the last two weeks. With some nice graphics to accompany, this is a great way to engage a viewer in the content.
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Add Sticky NoteGeek Films of the Decade
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Seems that thre are many things displayed on this site that would serve as distractions rather than learning tools.
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At first the bright colors on this site bothered me. After a few minutes, though, I'm not as concerned about them. They don't distract as much as I thought they might. I will say that the contrast between bright colors and black background is tiresome for the eyes.
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Thank goodness....
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Accessibility - There are few enough links here that tab controls will allow an easy access of links without a mouse. But, the problem is that the links are ill-designed to describe their destinations. Like the site in general, links seem to lead to circles of confusing pages that hold little consistency in format, layout, or design. This site is jam packed with great resources, but WHO is going to sift through this disorganization to find them!?
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"Online Explorations" leads to a list of interactive acitivites and games for students. After trying several, I've decided that these are less than great. There is one good activity listed under "Galaxies Galore," which includes making your own version of the Mily Way galaxy. This is only activity I found with good explanation of both how to participate and of the content it includes.
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These links take a student to other pages, each with a specific concept to be learned. On each page are several activities, each with a simple explanation of the content to be learned, and a graphic representation of the concept.
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The graphics on these other pages are not phenomenal at all... But their clarity makes them easy to understand, which could lead to more student learning.
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I also like that the site includes material apropriate for a wide range of learners, based on reading abilities. Each of these three periodicals is designed to meet a specific reading level, so a teacher can utilize this site over a wide range of grade-levels. I also like the idea that a more advanced classroom - even a high school classroom - could use this site if English Language Leaners needed resources with a moderated reading level. I'm imagining an animal science project, researching animals and certain roles in ecosystems. A Language Learner could use these diverse materials at his or her own reading level and gain valuable information just like his or her peers.
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The site uses appropriate language, vocabulary, colors, and formats to engage the target audience. Alternative content for adults is easily accessible, with consistent formatting but more concrete design choices. The site loads quickly with few elements that leave room for caution with slow-loading computers.
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10 Educational websites 5 good and 5 bad, although each have been annotated to mark their strengths and weaknesses.
Updated on Jan 18, 10
Created on Jan 18, 10
Category: Schools & Education
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