Online Learning

Part 2

More tips

Finally, look beyond the articles for more clues.

·         Read the websites home page and the About Us page. Look for a mission statement to learn more about the site, its purpose and the organization sponsoring it.

·         If there is an author listed, look for a biography that discusses the author’s education, profession and other relevant background. If there is no bio on the site, search for one elsewhere on the web.

·         Check the date. Facts can change over time, so see if the site shows when it was last updated.

·         Presentation counts; A clean, well-organized site shows a certain degree of professionalism. Avoid sites that are pornographic, vulgar, inappropriate, below par, suggestive, and falsifying.
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Student success statement

“Gold medals don’t make champions…

Hard work does.”

--Anon

Reflection

The quote by anon is similar to many that say the … doesn't make… What this is basically addressing is a misconception. For example in the one above people may believe that medals make a person a champion. What Anon what use to see is the reality that it is the other way around medals are made for champions. Other common misconceptions are things like being recognized word wide makes someone intelligent but you have to look at it the other way, you will be recognized worldwide because you are intelligent. 

Student Success Statement

“The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.”

-Margaret Chase Smith

Reflection

I completely agree with this statement. Right will always be right even if others think it is not. For example, if everyone at your school was to be using drugs that would not make it any less wrong. If someone chose the right and continue to live without the use of illegal drugs that would show that that person has good character. If everyone at your school is bulling someone don’t join in, instead do what’s right and find a way to help the bullied student. If others don’t agree with what you are doing, it won’t matter because you will feel it in your conscience that you are doing what is right. 

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It’s online but is it on target?

Part 3

Dot-What?

Look at the sites address. What follows the dot?

·         Dot-com is not only for businesses; anyone can use it. Dot-coms include well-known and respected companies, but also private individuals.

·         Dot-org usually indicates a non-profit organization. Many dot-orgs present unbiased information, but others have political agendas, focused in a debatable issue instead of facts, and might not present all sides of the argument.

·         Dot-gov indicates a government website at the federal, state or local level. The federal government is a good source of statistics, and its sites are widely considered among the most reliable.

·         Dot-mil is used by sites that are part of the military.

·         Dot-edu usually indicates a university website. While its published research is generally very trust worthy, anyone associated with the university, whether a world renowned scholar or a freshmen, can be given space in its server. Professors sometimes put student course work up on the Web, but that doesn't mean that they’re vouching for the information’s accuracy.

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Student Success Statement

“Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our true potential.”

-Liane Cordes

This statement touches in the subject of effort. For example you could be a natural born genius but if you don’t put any effort into your work, if you don’t try and do well in school chances are you won’t far. On the other hand you could be a person with an average IQ, but if you put the effort into your work, you will be much more likely to be successful. 

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Part 2

Research with attitude

Conduct your research with the attitude of a skeptic. As you examine websites for clues that they’re trustworthy, ask these questions:

·        Who wrote the web page? If you can’t identify the individual or organization responsible for the information, don’t use it.

·        What are the author’s qualifications for writing on the subject?

·        Has the article passed through and editorial process designed to ensure quality and accuracy?

·        What is the websites purpose> look for motives

·        -like selling products or winning votes—that could result in bias or incomplete information.

·        Is the information accurate? Is it up to date?

·        Where did the author get this information? 

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It’s online, but is it on Target?

Part 1

www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/boost-your-skills/10995.html

Using the web wisely

Thanks to the web, information is easy to find. However, it is also easy to post something online. Anyone can do it.

You have probably used the internet to do research for a paper, to help you decide which product to buy, or to form an opinion about current events. Looking up information online is fast and convenient. But when you do online research, it is important to find sites that you can trust. Many websites claim to have the facts, but are full of errors. Others present information in a bias way – they only give on side of the argument. How can you tell an unreliable source from a reliable source? Also, it is critical that you post online only that which is decent and appropriate, never anything pornographic, vulgar, indecent out of taste, untruthful, or obscene. Post those things that will make a good name for you and your organization, that which will promote goodwill and be benefit to the world

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Student Success Statement

“When an archer misses the mark, he turns and looks at the fault within himself. Failure to hit the bulls-eye is never the fault of the target. To improve your aim, improve yourself.”

-Gilbert Arland

Reflection

I believe that the main message in this statement is, take responsibility for your actions. For example if you do badly on a test, don’t make excuses and blame the teacher because you've only to blame yourself. If you didn't know the material well it was your job to ask for the extra help. Don’t blame others and accept that your choices have consequences. Choose the right and always do what is right.

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