Chapter+4+-+Look+at+the+Links

= __Chapter 4 - Look at the Links__ = Pages 49 - 59

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 * 1. Run a search on the links coming in to your school site. Are there any patterns in those links?**


 * I noticed that a lot of the links are from students and school sports events. There are also social links such as Face Book and links from alumni. I read some of the reviews from parents and students and found them very interesting.


 * There were some patterns in sports links, real estate links, facebook etc.. - Sheila


 * 2. Did you find student sites, real estate, or university sites?**


 * I found mostly student sites.
 * Actually quite a few real estate links. - Sheila
 * I found a lot of student sites. Charla


 * 3. How would you respond to the student who pretended to be an online lawyer?**


 * His technological capabilities need to be channeled in the right direction so that he isn't the next con man on the national news.
 * That is pretty creative and gutsy for a 14 year old. I think the idea to write a code of ethics was a good one. Isn't it scary to think that if a kid of 14 is doing this, how many others are doing it as well and scamming people. - Sheila
 * It is amazing what can be done on the computer by teenagers and people of all ages. This is one reason I feel it is of most importance to channel interest along with ethics. Charla


 * 4. How would you integrate these skills across the curriculum?**
 * First graders do not typically need to validate info. on the web, but it will be useful to me for analyzing questionable material as a web source.
 * I teach using critical thinking in research. I love the example of the tree octopus. When you click most of the links, they link right back to the main site. This is an EXCELLENT teaching tool for students. I am excited to have this particular site and a teaching example for my students. It is amusing, but it certainly gets the point across -- don't believe everything you read on the Internet (even if it looks official) and check out the source. -- Cerise
 * Do not believe I will be using the web much in Physical Education. Charla