Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

Name of FS Student: _Mary Kates Palamine________________ Date : _Sept. 13, 2013________ Course: __BEED4____ Major:__SPED____________________ FS 3 (Section):__EDD_________

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

Important Reminders: 1. Extend due courtesy to the Administrators, Teachers, and Staff Members of the school. 2. Follow the rules and regulations of the school and the centers you are visiting. 3. Always ask permission from the person when you can conduct this interview. 4. After you have completed your interview, express your gratitude for the time and assistance they gave you for this FS episode Aim of this activity: The aim of this activity is for you to analyze and upraise websites, interactive games or online quiz and video related to your course and major/area of concentration or the topics in your observed classes. Try to determine if these websites, interactive games, online quiz and video, support the needs for online learning for you and your learners. Get ready to share this during the processing session. PART 1. WEBSITES Instructions: 1) Select two websites related to the topics discussed in a class you have observed. 2) Create a Screen Capture of its Home Page and place it in the box below replacing the sample image. Size your image to approximately 5 inches wide. 3) Type all your answers in the space opposite to each question. 4) Print out your completed document and pass this to your FS Teacher. Do not forget to include your name. 5) Since there are two websites, produce two copies of pages 2 to 5

WEBSITE 1
Your Name: Mary Kates P. Palamine Web Site Title: Counting and Number Recognition Worksheets URL: www.kidzone.ws/prek_wrksht/math-readiness/counting.htm Place Your Screen Capture here:

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

Accuracy of the Website

What is the purpose of the website and why was it designed? (inform, facts, data, persuade, explain, sell, entice, share/disclose, other)

Response

This website is designed for teachers and also parents for them to be able to have printable math worksheets in evaluating their childs learning in preschool math.

What audience is the website designed for? (grade level, age, interest group)

Teachers and parents who want to evaluate their childs learning in preschool math.

What does the site tell you about the authors qualification to author the site?

The site shows that the author is providing accessible and printable worksheets for evaluation.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 Authority of the Website
What is the domain of the website?

Response

Educational media.

Look up the author in Google or other search engines. What do you find?

The website has no author.

Objectivity of the Website

Describe the goals and/or objectives of this website (as you perceive them)

Response

As I perceive the objectives of this website, it shows that its main goal is to provide printable worksheets for teacher and parents (busy parents) in evaluating childs learning in math. The worksheet can be use as activity or tutorial activity or even exam in a class or with a student.

What opinions (if any) are expressed by the author (s) of the website? List any evident biases.

Currency of the Website

When was the website created? (If known) When was the website last updated? (if known) How up-to-date are the links? Do all the links function?

Response
It was not shown in the site.

It functions anytime you search the link.

Response

Coverage of the Web Documents

Describe the links and discuss whether or not they complement the website

The links linked to the website have same goals, a printable worksheets in evaluating preschool math.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

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What is the ratio of text to images?

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If I were to rate the ratio, it is 90:10. 90 percent for texts and 10 percent for images because it doesnt contain lots of images, its more on texts expect from the images on the worksheets and its more on black and white and no color so that when printed, the child can color the worksheet. It doesnt have references or bibliography really, because it is just basic lessons.

Describe whether or not the information offered on by the site is properly cited. (Does the website list references or a bibliography?)

Navigation Structure within the Website

Describe the local and major navigation controls and their placement in the website.

Response

The site is very easy to use and very accessible if you have the access on the internet and the link of this site.

Specify if a Search function is provided and identify its location

Yes you can search the site on any search engines.

Design Elements of the Website

Describe the color palette of the websites interface, including the banner, background, graphics and typeface

Response

The site is not attractive but when printed, it is very useful as a worksheet for children, they can make a lot of activities with it, identify, know and color the images on the sheet. The stability and continuity of the pages within the site is constant. Its goal is to provide evaluation and activity worksheet.
Response

Describe the design continuity of the pages within the website.

Summary

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

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Provide a succinct summary of your overall impression of the website highlighting the seven criteria. Explain how you would (or would not) use the website as an educator/learner. To whom would you recommend this website and why?

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

This website can be very useful when it comes to providing activity for preschool children. The website may look simple but the printable worksheets can be very useful when printed. Children can make a lot of activities out of it, including coloring.

WEBSITE 2
Your Name: Mary Kates P. Palamine Web Site Title: Counting to 10 10 Little Numbers Song URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUZaPCLJA3c

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 Place Your Screen Capture here:

Accuracy of the Website

What is the purpose of the website and why was it designed? (inform, facts, data, persuade, explain, sell, entice, share/disclose, other)

Response

The purpose of this site to attract preschool students with numbers so that they will be able to familiarized and know how to count numbers from 1-10.

What audience is the website designed for? (grade level, age, interest group)

Preschool and mainstreamed students with intellectual disability.

Who authored the website and does the site provide contact information?

Busy Beavers.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

What does the site tell you about the authors qualification to author the site?

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

The site shows that the author is very interested in dealing with kids who is still in their first stage of educational learning.

Authority of the Website

Who published the website and is it other than the Web Master?

Response

I think it is being published by a group of people.

What is the domain of the website?

Educational media.

Look up the author in Google or other search engines. What do you find?

The author makes educational media for school and learning purposes.

Objectivity of the Website

Describe the goals and/or objectives of this website (as you perceive them)

Response

The objective of this website is to teach kids in their first milestone in educational learning which knowing how to count from 1-10.

What opinions (if any) are expressed by the author (s) of the website? List any evident biases.

Kids love colorful, attractive and moving things and images.

Currency of the Website

When was the website created? (If known) When was the website last updated? (if known)

Response
It was not shown in the site.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

How up-to-date are the links? Do all the links function? List major links found within the website.

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

It functions anytime you search the domain and the author and the link. I cant remember the links but they also have educational media for alphabets.

Coverage of the Web Documents

Describe the links and discuss whether or not they complement the website

Response

The links linked to the website have same goals, it is an educational learning media for kids.

What is the ratio of text to images?

If I were to rate the ratio, it is 50:50. %0 for text and 50 for images because both text and images were combined to make the site attractive for kids in learning. It doesnt have references or bibliography really, because it is just basic lessons.

Describe whether or not the information offered on by the site is properly cited. (Does the website list references or a bibliography?)

Navigation Structure within the Website

Response

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

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Describe the local and major navigation controls and their placement in the website.

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

The site is very easy to use and very accessible if you have the access on the internet. But you can also download the video and make it as an educational media file.

Specify if a Search function is provided and identify its location

Yes you can search the site when you access the YouTube site.
Response

Design Elements of the Website

Describe the color palette of the websites interface, including the banner, background, graphics and typeface

The site is very attractive and very suitable for children who are still on their first milestone in learning. It will really catch kids attention.

Describe the design continuity of the pages within the website.

The stability and continuity of the pages within the site is constant. Some images and characteristics may change but its goal is the same.
Response

Summary
Provide a succinct summary of your overall impression of the website highlighting the seven criteria. Explain how you would (or would not) use the website as an educator/learner. To whom would you recommend this website and why?

This website is very helpful in introducing with numbers with kids, if I would be teaching preschool, I will really use this in introducing numbers to my students because, it is very educational and at the same time enjoyable with all of its graphics and sounds, Im very sure that my students would really be encouraged and motivated in learning how to count numbers from 1-10.

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

PART II. INTERACTIVE GAMES/ ONLINE QUIZ AND VIDEO Instructions: 1) Select one interactive game/online quiz and a video related to your topics discussed in a class you have observed. 2) Create a Screen Capture of its Home Page and place it in the box below replacing the sample image. Size your image to approximately 5 inches wide. 3) Type all your answers in the space provided after each question. 4) Print out your completed document and pass this to your FS Teacher. Interactive Game/Online Quiz Title: Thumble Dots URL: http://www.fun4thebrain.com/preschool.html Place Your Screen Capture here:

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

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A. Describe briefly this interactive game/ online quiz, benefits a class. ______This interactive game can benefit the preschool students during their evaluation

because this game is interactive and is very pleasing to the eyes. Surely, the students will not have a hard time on their quiz and can easily remember what they have___________ learned._______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________ B. How will this be integrated in class?

_______With the use of technology, a computer and an internet, students can easily access with this activity. _

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011 Video Title: Thumble Dots. Counting Game. URL: http://www.fun4thebrain.com/preschool/thumbledots.html Place Your Screen Capture here:

A. What is the message of this video? ________This is the actual game. Students will watch and count the dots on Thumbles belly and have fun.__________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

B. What are the benefits of showing this video to the class? _______The class will be able to know how to count numbers from 1-10 while enjoying

the activity game. ______________________________________________________

C. How will this be integrated in class?

_______With the use of technology, a computer and an internet, students can easily access with this activity. _

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph

Field Study 3: Technology in the Learning Environment

School of Education, Xavier University First Semester, School Year 2010-2011

This evaluation form has been adapted from Web Page Evaluation Checklist by Joe Barker, The Teaching Library, University of California, Berkeley The Best Stuff on the Web. http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker. pdf Trinidad (2010) elearn.xu.edu.ph