Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Week 2 - Early Reflections

I've been weaving...


Every single stitch will make a big difference! 

The point in the web searching discussion is to try different things rather than Google. So, for lyrics search, I strongly recommend Leo's lyrics. You can search by song or artist and you can also search within song lyrics! Really helpful! 

I've been applying some search strategies by using the bolean operators, +, - and  ~ . Something I didn't know was the possibility of searching within a certain site and avoiding certain sites. I didn't know about the chances of getting spams when we go to advertised sites. I'll copy the link and paste it into a new window. That way, I'm less likely to get spam. 

I finally got the authorization to implement the idea with the Writing 2 students. This week they are answering the needs analysis questions so that I can know more about them and their needs. I think I'm done with Project Task 1. 

I managed to use the ABCD model when planning a class this week. The reflection upon the objective of the lesson made me realize the importance of setting goals and their relevance when selecting instructional media and evaluation. Now I see clearly that objectives provide a "link between expectations, teaching and grading", as stated in "How to write Clear Objectives"

Helô

3 comments:

  1. Hello Helo,

    I read your reflections about the variety of search engines we were presented these week and somehow I share the same idea with you on lyrics page.

    It seems that there is something for everyone!

    Marsi

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  2. Hi Helo
    I have never heard about the bolean operators. Well I am not good at technology so I am learning from my students, from others teachers in this course. I like the picture and the quote about weaving.

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  3. Hi Heloisa

    I guess that using bolean operators is a good way to use search engines. I have applied it and I got good results.
    When i look for lyrics, I always use the YOUTUBE serchear because it is a good interactive way to listen and read the lyrics songs.

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