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Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide
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Use the 5 W's to determine if the websites are Real or Fake

Who?
What?
Where?
Why?
When?

Evaluating Web Sites

Dec. 22

1. Go to http://library.acadiau.ca/tutorials/webevaluation/

2. Take notes on “what makes a website credible?”

3. Go to http://wizard.imsa.edu/tools/evaluate/



4. Complete the evaluation wizard for each of the following sites
Print the report when complete and determine the accuracy of each site (is it real or a hoax?)

The Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus
http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/

Aluminum Foil Deflector Beanie
http://zapatopi.net/afdb/

Dihydrogen Monoxide Research
http://www.dhmo.org/

Strawberry Poptart Blow-Torch
http://www.pmichaud.com/toast/

Social Bookmarking

1. Research online: What is social bookmarking? What are tags? Write in notebook

Use head phones on bottom of my cart

1. If possible watch short video on social bookmarking http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=21531&title=Social_Bookmarking
2. If possible watch http://www.time.com/time/video/player/0,32068,35042201001_1918215,00.html
3. Set up a social bookmarking account at either http://delicious.com/ or
4. http://www.diigo.com/
5. Add your favorite 5 sites and tags to those sites

Homework/Classwork: Complete any past due work

Cybercitizens

Learning about becoming a responsible cybercitizen.

1. go to http://www.quia.com/rr/216485.html
2. http://www.quia.com/rr/207900.html
3. play games to get familiar with terms related to computer ethics and security

4. Go to http://www.cybercrime.gov/rules/cybercitizen.htm
5. Read the materials at each link to become a responsible cybercitizen

6. . Research:
Ways to be safe on line.
What to should every cybercitizen be aware of while working online? What is phishing?

7. Write a blog post that explains to your readers how to be safe online and makes your readers aware of the many scams to be aware of online.
a. Be sure to give specific advise
b. Include links to at least 3 websites that give information to help your reader
i. example: Don’t fall victim to phishing. Things are not always as they seem on a page. http://antivirus.about.com/od/emailscams/ss/phishing.htm
Make sure you…..

8. Send me a link to the post.

Homework: Complete the blog post if not completed in class

Video Podcast

What is a podcast? Watch Common Craft Podcasting in Plain English to find the answer.

A video podcast otherwise known as a VODCAST is a useful way to get news and information out to a large audience of viewers. When making a vodcast for this assignment make sure you address the following:

• Does your podcast contain news related to business?
• Is the audio clear?
• Do the visual images enhance the audio message?
• Is the podcast the appropriate length for the message?
• Does the podcast keep the audiences attention? Does it convey enthusiasm and personality regarding the topic?
• Does the podcast flow smoothly?

Steps to completing your vodcast

1. Research a news story related to business Need ideas - check out this news site http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/
2. COMMENT to this blog- include the topic that you use to create your vodcast
   
3. Storyboard a news video podcast story
4. Gather assets - photos or music necessary for b roll
5. Remember to cite all sources
6. Plan for filming - props, location, materials
7. Film - keep in mind sound is the most important element
8. Edit
9. Distribute

Blogs

Blogs are a great way to communicate things that are important to you. Check out what Web 2.0 tools that your fellow classmates like.

1. Explore the sites and comment on at least 3 posts. No negative or flaming comments!

Student Blogs

2. Watch video to learn about readers and RSS

3. Sign up for a reader

4. Subscribe to my blog

5. Write a blog post about RSS and subscribing to blogs

Voki

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Create a Voki

Get your message across with a voki. Create an avatar to deliver your message. You can even record your own voice! Then email or embed your voki in a blog or website. It's a lot of fun and another cool web 2.0 way to communicate!

Cool Sites

The web is like a sea of information and it can be so much fun to swim around exploring Web 2.0 sites. Here are my favorite 5 sites with descriptions. Go check them out!

Wordle.net
Create a picture with words. Type in a bunch of words, maybe a brainstorm or a list of words to describe a topic. The words will be generated into a beautiful collection of words in colors and sizes. Get for a report cover or a poster.

dupr.net
Fun with photos! Upload a picture and add an effect.

toondoo.com
Create your own cartoon.

sumopaint.com
Paint and draw your own images. Saves files as .jpg and .png format.

quizlet.com
Create flashcards to help study vocabulary and quiz yourself.