Wikipedia
Wikipedia is always the first thing that comes up when you do an Internet search. I find it really annoying that it is even on the Internet because somehow when I am doing an Internet search I ALWAYS end up on some Wikipedia page. I do not think that it is a reliable source and do NOT recommend the information on it's site be considered valid. If I am searching for information on something I want information that I know to be true. I don't want to have to do research on "research information" to make sure it is valid information.
I believe the scanner will make it a better source because people will be less likely to "embellish" if they can no longer change information anonymously. I do not however believe that is should be used as valid information because as the WIRED article said, "editors can go to a coffee shop or Internet cafe and still make changes and protect their IP addresses." So, even if IP addresses are tracked there is still and always will be a way around it. One suggestion would be to make Wikipedia users register and obtain a registry number they will have to use to edit anything on Wikipedia. So, even if someone was to go to a coffee shop and use WIFI they would still have to put their registry number in.
Wikipedia is a great tool to start your search. I usually click on Wikipedia and I can find other "reliable" sources from within that site. The articles can give key ideas to research about a topic. You can then decipher if the information on Wikipedia is valid. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that Wikipedia should be used as a starting point, not a source.
"What I've learned this year, " by Mr. McClung
I found this article to be not only very interesting but to be very helpful in the upcoming semesters and my future endeavors as a teacher. Mr. McClung gave six important points in
order to successfully teach your class. The six keys are: Be flexible, communicate, be reasonable, don't be afraid of technology, listen to your students, and never stop learning. Each one of these makes perfect sense.
A teacher must be flexible. There will be times that things come up and your schedule must be rearranged. School speakers and assemblies will interrupt your daily schedule and you must be flexible in order to fit this into your day and still accomplish a well rounded day of teaching.
Next, a teacher must know how to communicate. Communication is very important in any relationship, not only as a teacher. You have to be able to communicate with people in order to avoid confusion and to resolve any issues that may arise. It is very important to not only communicate with your students but also with fellow teachers. You need to have good rapport with fellow teachers so that you can have help and support.
A teacher should always be flexible. You need to hold expectations for your students, but not too high. The higher the expectations, the more likely your students are to "fail" in reaching those expectations. Teachers should always keep their students in mind when planning lessons and the desired outcome.
Technology can be a powerful tool when teaching. Teachers should embrace technology, not run from it. Not only can technology make teaching easier, but it can also help students become engaged in learning. Students will be able to be part of the lesson instead of sitting there listening to a lecture.
Next, you should listen to your students. Your students thoughts are important because you can find out what interests them and incorporate that into your lessons. If your lessons involve things that interest them then they are more apt to pay more attention. Also, if you listen to your students, they will think you care about them as a person, not just one of your students.
Lastly, teachers should never stop learning. Teachers should be life-long learners. The more you as a teacher learns, the more you have to pass on to your students. There are always new ideas and ways of teaching discovered and a teacher should not be afraid of change. A teacher should strive to learn all they can and pass it on to their students. How can a teacher expect their students to pay attention and learn if they are not willing to do it themselves?
I believe everything in this post is very important to remember. A teacher needs to be willing to learn and change with the new times. Technology is evolving and it can only enhance education, so why not jump on? I believe that these points are key factors in being a successful teacher.
Wikipedia is always the first thing that comes up when you do an Internet search. I find it really annoying that it is even on the Internet because somehow when I am doing an Internet search I ALWAYS end up on some Wikipedia page. I do not think that it is a reliable source and do NOT recommend the information on it's site be considered valid. If I am searching for information on something I want information that I know to be true. I don't want to have to do research on "research information" to make sure it is valid information.
I believe the scanner will make it a better source because people will be less likely to "embellish" if they can no longer change information anonymously. I do not however believe that is should be used as valid information because as the WIRED article said, "editors can go to a coffee shop or Internet cafe and still make changes and protect their IP addresses." So, even if IP addresses are tracked there is still and always will be a way around it. One suggestion would be to make Wikipedia users register and obtain a registry number they will have to use to edit anything on Wikipedia. So, even if someone was to go to a coffee shop and use WIFI they would still have to put their registry number in.
Wikipedia is a great tool to start your search. I usually click on Wikipedia and I can find other "reliable" sources from within that site. The articles can give key ideas to research about a topic. You can then decipher if the information on Wikipedia is valid. So, I guess what I am trying to say is that Wikipedia should be used as a starting point, not a source.
"What I've learned this year, " by Mr. McClung
I found this article to be not only very interesting but to be very helpful in the upcoming semesters and my future endeavors as a teacher. Mr. McClung gave six important points in
order to successfully teach your class. The six keys are: Be flexible, communicate, be reasonable, don't be afraid of technology, listen to your students, and never stop learning. Each one of these makes perfect sense.
A teacher must be flexible. There will be times that things come up and your schedule must be rearranged. School speakers and assemblies will interrupt your daily schedule and you must be flexible in order to fit this into your day and still accomplish a well rounded day of teaching.
Next, a teacher must know how to communicate. Communication is very important in any relationship, not only as a teacher. You have to be able to communicate with people in order to avoid confusion and to resolve any issues that may arise. It is very important to not only communicate with your students but also with fellow teachers. You need to have good rapport with fellow teachers so that you can have help and support.
A teacher should always be flexible. You need to hold expectations for your students, but not too high. The higher the expectations, the more likely your students are to "fail" in reaching those expectations. Teachers should always keep their students in mind when planning lessons and the desired outcome.
Technology can be a powerful tool when teaching. Teachers should embrace technology, not run from it. Not only can technology make teaching easier, but it can also help students become engaged in learning. Students will be able to be part of the lesson instead of sitting there listening to a lecture.
Next, you should listen to your students. Your students thoughts are important because you can find out what interests them and incorporate that into your lessons. If your lessons involve things that interest them then they are more apt to pay more attention. Also, if you listen to your students, they will think you care about them as a person, not just one of your students.
Lastly, teachers should never stop learning. Teachers should be life-long learners. The more you as a teacher learns, the more you have to pass on to your students. There are always new ideas and ways of teaching discovered and a teacher should not be afraid of change. A teacher should strive to learn all they can and pass it on to their students. How can a teacher expect their students to pay attention and learn if they are not willing to do it themselves?
I believe everything in this post is very important to remember. A teacher needs to be willing to learn and change with the new times. Technology is evolving and it can only enhance education, so why not jump on? I believe that these points are key factors in being a successful teacher.
I completely agree with how certain sites come up first when searching the internet. Wikipedia is a good start when looking up information on a subject, but I wouldn’t risk my grade on it.
ReplyDeleteI would never use Wikipedia as a resource because no college professor will accept it. But i use it everytime to start my research papers because its got a lot of areas to pick from to start looking up reliable information.
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