Software Review: Learning.com

Web Browsing: Research and Citing Sources Grades 6-8
learning.com
Tutorial Lessons and Nets Standards

• Browsing Basics
  
• K-12 [5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal issuses related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• K-12 [5.a] advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
• K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations
• K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems.
• K-12 [6.b] select and use applications effectively and productively.
  
• 6-8 [7] Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.
  
• URLs
• K-12 [1] Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
  
• K-12 [1.a] apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
• K-12 [2] Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
• K-12 [2.a] interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
• K-12 [6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations
• K-12 [6.a] understand and use technology systems.
• K-12 [6.b] select and use applications effectively and productively.
• 6-8 [7] Select and use the appropriate tools and digital resources to accomplish a variety of tasks and to solve problems.
  
• Web Searches
• K-12[3] Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
• K-12[3.b] locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
• K-12[3.c] evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness from a variety of sources and media.
• K-12[4] Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
• K-12[4.c.] collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
• K-12[5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• K-12[5.a.] advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
• K-12[6] Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
• K-12[6.a.]understand and use technology systems.
• K-12[6.b.] select and use applications effectively and productively.
• Validity and Sourcing
• K-12[1]Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
• K-12[1.a.] apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.
• K-12[2] Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
• K-12[2.a.] interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.
• K-12[2.b.]communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
• K-12[5] Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
• K-12[5.a.]advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology.
• K-12[5.b.] exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
• K-12[6]Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.
• K-12[6.a.] understand and use technology systems.
• K-12[6.b.] select and use applications effectively and productively.

Mini Review:
I learned the most from the web searches tutorial. I did not know that you can quote words and put a * after them to get more specific and valid searches, this information is really valuable and greatly aids you in your web searches. Some problems with using this product in a classroom would be coordinating a large group of young students without getting students lost and backtracked. It would be best to do this is with a small number of students so that you can have more one-on-one time if they need assistance. Other than human error this product is problem free and very easy to use once someone introduces it to you.

Citation:
(2007) Learning.com - Technology Integration, Tech Literacy Assessment Web Core Curriculum. Retrieved March 30, 2009, from http://www.learning.com
(2007) ISTE | Nets for Students 2007. Retrieved March 30, 2009, from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm