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10083 m sysop 3
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hi frieda
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hi rhonda
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Hi, George. Glad someone's here with me.
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6616 i Deborah
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Hi, Deborah.
7583 m farmour
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Hi, glade someone else has joined.
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hello seekers i'll be in snocaps for my discussion
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Did you get my email on what we did.
7683 m Deborah
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Hi, everyone!
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in class last week?
21116 i Becky
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5416 m RMcMahon
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Hi, Becky.
3216 m Becky
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Hi
9116 m Becky
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are we chatting now
3433 m Deborah
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Hi, Becky!
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OK ... time to start up your disussion
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Our group has been researching WebQuests.
26616 m RMcMahon
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I'm very interested in them because I often wonder if I am using technology well in my class.
15016 m Becky
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I wonder about the same thing
7533 m farmour
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Yes, quite an interesting interactive teaching strategy
733 m RMcMahon
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Or like you said in the other chat room Becky, how do I know if the kids are learning?
25550 m Becky
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WebQuests seem an easy way to begin using technology
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you said my webquest resource sight has moved?George where is the stuff from this summer
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19050 m Becky
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Research seems to say that the students are more attentive with multimedia
13333 m RMcMahon
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I read an article in Tech Trend by Jennifer Summerville and she has been using WebQuest with Preservice teac
3566 m RMcMahon
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hers.
10100 m Becky
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but the same study said that ther grades didn't improve
5450 m Deborah
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I think Webquests can be helpful in that they can allow you to set parameters for "information searches."
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6733 m Becky
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I like that aspect
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My Gifted students certainly are. And it allows for independent learning.
18200 m Becky
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I find myself that there is so much information it is overwhelming
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What do you like becky?
7166 m RMcMahon
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I agree Becky.
12266 m Becky
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I like limiting searches for the kids
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spring smemester someone did research on blocking anbd filtersit was said then that webquests were an excellent alternative to filters
12783 m RMcMahon
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I began toying with making my own WebQuest this week.
2433 m chippa4
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independent learning.
2333 m Becky
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we are essentially setting our own filters
3450 m chippa4
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what a concept!
8916 m RMcMahon
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It's not easy. You REALLY have to know your topic to do it well.
5066 m Becky
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is it an oxymoron?
6750 m JulieBergeron 3
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you could make your own but there are websites with webquests already done for you
8816 m Becky
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I know, but maybe if we start small
8200 m RMcMahon
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Yes, I know. But they are not specific to my students.
10966 i Connie
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750 m Deborah
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perhaps so, Becky
7683 m RMcMahon
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I can use someone else's site but that's like using someone else's lesson plans--hard to do.
25583 m Becky
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I believe in "standing on the shoulders of giants", but I agree Rhonda, I need specifics
8133 m Deborah
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Julie, Do you have a particluar website in mind for webquests?
12483 m JulieBergeron 3
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my website has links to ovefr 100
8933 m Connie
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Becky, that's what Sir Issac Newton said...
6966 m Becky
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Who?
3633 m JulieBergeron 3
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i did it this summer as my final preoject
8716 i RaeNell
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I'm really excited about the concept, h owever, and want to share it with other teachers. I know, though if it intimidates me (and I'm comfortable with technology) then it will really intimidate teachers who are not.
6350 m Connie
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One of the greatest minds in science..you know Newton.
550 m Becky
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Juile, how many of those have you used?
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i didn't write the webquests, but i reviewed gthem for content befofre i chose to put them on my site
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It goes back to teacher training.
2583 m farmour
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I've reviewed some of the Treasure Hunt strategies for assisting students in building solid knowledge and I thing that this process will be beneficial to student learning
4416 m JulieBergeron 3
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they are divided into k-3 4-6 7-8
5050 m Becky
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Oh yeah, I heard about him in Longstreet's class
12666 m RMcMahon
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I agree, Frieda.
4800 m JulieBergeron 3
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none yet internet not up and running in my lab yegt
22816 m Connie
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Becky...so I agree learn from those who know more than you and you will progress for sure.
10400 m JulieBergeron 3
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but i intend to use as many as possible coordinating with teachers about subjects and topics studentgs are currentgly engaged in and following thru in the lab
5666 m Deborah
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Julie, care to share your website url?
6350 m chippa4
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you need a real tech coordinator
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The "official" website for webQuests is edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
7950 m JulieBergeron 3
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george?? someone said they tried to link to summer authors and couldn't find it
5500 m Becky
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Thanks, Rhonda
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3933 m JulieBergeron 3
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thanks rae
4216 m farmour
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I believe this is an excellent tool for motivating students.
10883 m JulieBergeron 3
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i'll have gto look that one up
21916 m RMcMahon
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I think so too, Frieda, that site gives a lot of information about creating your own. Takes a lot of time though.
750 m Becky
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I think that the students would be very motivated, but are they learning more than with ordinary means?
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11733 m RMcMahon
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That might depend on the students. I know the more technology I use, the more my students learn.
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For instance, we can read about the Age of Exploration and answer questions.
16600 m Becky
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Please, don't misunderstand me, I am a firm believer in the use of technology, I just want to be sure that I am giving the students the best experience
7966 m JulieBergeron 3
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many compugters?
7083 m Connie
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My students seems to benefit most when work on multi-media project together. We incorporte this type of learning in both science and social studies in 5th grade at my school. The kids love it and learn.
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2550 m JulieBergeron 3
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do you have prfojector? how many compouters? how do you incorporate into lesson
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Or we can read about it and create magazines or newspapers set during that time frame. My gifted kids love that stuff and it stays with them--which is my judge of true learning.
15816 m Becky
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Do you find their grades are improving?
23316 m farmour
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Yes. If they are allow to take part in any authentic learning experience, it can only enhance their learning.
29516 m Deborah
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Becky, how are you presently using technology in your classroom?
2250 m Becky
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I am afraid that we will need to prove to the administration that the students are improving, and unfortunaely this means standardized test scores
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1766 m RMcMahon
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Yes, when they do multi-media stuff they retain the knowledge longer and do much better on their nine weeks exams
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when we don't have projects they don't do as well.
6866 m JulieBergeron 3
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becky i'm afraid youre rightr?!
3200 m Connie
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RaeNell..you are absolutely correct!
12683 m farmour
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I agree.
14133 m Becky
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My students create powerpoint presentations, use Excel worksheets, and complete Internet assignements
1850 m lblakley
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ditto Frieda.
12900 m RMcMahon
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It's a shame it always comes down to standardized test scores isn't it.
2050 m FredW
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I'm jealous
6116 m Connie
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Becky, who teaches the kids to use this media..you?
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bottom line
6450 m JulieBergeron 3
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that's awesome and they're learning what they need for a real job too
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And I bet they love your class, Becky.
5900 m Becky
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Some, i have to model it the first time
16166 m RMcMahon
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Do they also teach each other? Mine do.
23366 m Becky
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Maybe, we tend to try too much sometimes, thanks Rhonda, you will have to ask Emily
5833 m farmour
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Teachers must spend a lot of time prepaing for this interactive exercise.
1416 m Connie
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Does that take away time from you teaching your curriculum? We are all on a time line.
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How many students? Computers?
22550 m RMcMahon
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Emily already Instant Messaged me about you. She really loves your class.
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Becky, do you see improvement in grades for those subjects that you have incorporated the use of computers?
12366 m Becky
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I have 25-30 students, I can sign out 6 laptops and connect them to the Internet
2766 m Deborah
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Becky, I believe this is one of the functions of technology in the classroom - to use it as a "tool" to accomplish a goal - not as an end in itself
5900 m FredW
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WOW!
12016 m Becky
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grade improvements, not yet
3700 m sysop 3
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OK ... take a 4 minute break ... catch your breath (rest your hands) ... SnoCaps is next, Seekers continue on ...
4300 m RMcMahon
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I sometimes feel like I'm playing catch up Connie. Like I have to cover all of the book and do the multimedia stuff.
3033 m FredW
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How much skill do they possess--on average?
1316 m Becky
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Fred, how many computers do you have access to
20166 m FredW
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A lab of 15--one in my room
3166 m lblakley
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I agree Deborah. It is a tool to assist students in learning a particular subject.
5900 m Connie
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Becky, so what is the solution? Teach the tech. and shorten the curriculum?
5966 m Becky
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pretty skilled, mostly middle class kids with a computer at home
7133 m RMcMahon
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Problem is the kids don't think they're doing anything if they're not taking notes and answering questions from the book.
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I am in a different enviorment.
5333 m Becky
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Connie, a real problem, I think we are going to have to pare down our curriculum
8233 m farmour
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So am I.
5116 m JulieBergeron 3
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fred my lab will ahve 15 but my kindegarten class is 25
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Curriculum compacting, Connie. That's what we do in Gifted. Only works though on the bright ones.
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I have to share that lab with all of the other teachers.
2683 m Connie
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That is my opinion too. Teach less content and incorporte tech. and hands on learning labs in science.
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RMcMahon, We teachers need to change that attitude.
116 m Deborah
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I am not sure as to whether I am still connected to the Seekers group discussion. Someone, please confirm me if you see this message see
8566 m RMcMahon
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Yes, you are.
2066 m JulieBergeron 3
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yes isee yiou deb
1033 m Becky
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sorry deborah
21983 m Becky
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I talk too much, even in chats!
4366 m RMcMahon
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This is much more tiring than regular class, George.
9500 m FredW
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What if you introduce the technology and only see blank stares in the room of 33 kids?
6916 m farmour
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I use curriculum compacting with my regular ed students and its working.
18666 m Becky
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I think that the students have to buy into my enthusiasm
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like you've never seen that before Freddy
4816 m RMcMahon
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I think many teachers are scared. They, too, suffer from wondering if the kids are learning.
4283 m Connie
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Fred...what is curriculum compacting?>
1800 m Becky
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for instance, i told them all about this class tonight
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I have, thus the question.
4716 m Becky
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they want to know how it workd
6433 m sysop 3
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SnoCaps is next, Seekers continue on, pick one
9666 m RMcMahon
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I've used it with regular ed too Frieda but it's harder. You must work really hard. Good for you.
9750 m Becky
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I would love to do this, maybe for an hour the night before the test to answer questions
44600 m Becky
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But, I am sure it is me, the frenetic pace of this is making me crazy
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It would be great for your population, Becky, because like mine I'm sure they;re chatting every night anyway.
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guided chat
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19833 m RMcMahon
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Guided is right. Definitely better than what they're doing now, I bet.
500 m Becky
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are we supposed to go to snocaps now?
12416 m RMcMahon
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I think so. Besides my fingers are tire.
3750 m RMcMahon
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tired.
9183 m Becky
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freudian slip
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Seekers should continue their chat
7950 m Becky
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thanks big brother
6566 m Deborah
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Big
10800 m RMcMahon
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Oh, sure. Thanks George.
2750 m Deborah
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Sorry
11433 m Becky
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Deborah, you are so bad
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3116 m Becky
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at least the time is going fast
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True.
18883 m Deborah
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Becky, what did I do?
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rhonda where did you find the information about the 11 tasks?
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I have open house tomorrow and I want to share some oft his webQuest stuff with parents.
2950 m Becky
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Nothing, I am just picking on you
13350 m RMcMahon
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On the "official" WebQuest page.
4400 m Becky
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are you going to set up a powerpoint
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to show them
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edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
3283 m Deborah
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Well, at least I know that I am still on the "radar."
24533 m Becky
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of course
18683 m Becky
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I think we missed a break, my butt is asleep
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I'm going to connect them straight to the Internet and hook it up to our television. I don't have an Overhead.
14750 m Becky
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that's a great idea
9500 m Connie
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That what we do at Newman
11533 m RMcMahon
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I also use this web-based Calendar, called JointPlanning, to email deadlines and assignments to them so they know what's going on.
20733 m Becky
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the "To Kill A Mockingbird" example is a good one
7183 m RMcMahon
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Since the kids know more than most of the parents, I have a lot of demonstrating to do.
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Great, thanks. I'll use it.
3033 m Connie
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RaeNell..our school has an on-line homework site for kids. It seems to be working well so far. This is its first year.
2483 m Becky
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the parents are so impressed
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1250 m RMcMahon
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My daughter has that at McGehee. The problem is, I forget to check it. With JointPlanning it emails me so as long as I check my email every day, I know what's going on.
6916 m Connie
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Becky..help me out here...What is the topic in this chat room.
8166 m RMcMahon
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WebQuests.
13116 m RMcMahon
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It somehow got on to all multimedia.
11133 m Becky
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sorry, i had to go stir the stwe
9850 m Becky
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stew
12033 m RMcMahon
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Sure, you were just giving your butt a break.
2050 m Becky
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what is the topic for SnoCaps
4216 m Becky
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that too
14333 m RMcMahon
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I don't remember.
16333 m Becky
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Connie, what is your topic
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11800 m Deborah
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The topic in SnoCaps is Instructional Design Models
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1433 m Becky
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George, this is really tiring, thanks Deb
15633 m Becky
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any snocaps here?
2083 m RMcMahon
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If there was any doubt in my mind that WebQuests did not require Higher order thinking skills, it was erased when I tried to create my own.
10216 m chippa4
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seekers, don't forget your attendance and journals.
11166 m RMcMahon
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Thanks, Chip.
650 m Becky
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it is harder than i thought too
11866 m Deborah
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Thanks, Chip!!!!!!!!!
3500 m Becky
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thanks, chip
26483 m RMcMahon
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Once you have several done, though, imagine what would happen!
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24483 m Becky
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once you have several done, send them to me!!!
14083 m RMcMahon
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:)
20933 m RMcMahon
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Isn't our group finished now? I'd rather be lurking. It's easier.
9233 m Becky
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Yes, let's go lurk
34083 m RMcMahon
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Alright, George, we're done then?
15150 m RMcMahon
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I have Carpal Tunnel now.
5116 m chippa4
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"E" are you lurking?
26516 i farmour
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47183 m sysop 3
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OK ... take a 4 minute break ... since all groups have had a chance to chat
7666 m sysop 3
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... it will be OK to chat about your chatting experience ... what works, what doesn't.
7750 m sysop 3
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Edtechs is next, SnoCaps continue on ...
245016 m sysop 3
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visit SnoCaps - Instructional Design Models
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No chat?
19233 m RMcMahon
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We're tired, Fred. And everyone deserted me.
24016 m FredW
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I know what it is like to have people flee.
49400 m RMcMahon
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Apparently, my misspellings bored them.
24833 m FredW
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How do you think this is going?
24583 m RMcMahon
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I find this chatting much more tiring than class chatting. At this rate, I'm never going to get Alzheimer's because my brain is definitely learning something new.
30916 m FredW
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Are you clear on which table you are supposed to vist when your group chats?
9550 m RMcMahon
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I'm not much at talking in class, though, and I think I "talk" more here.
25216 m RMcMahon
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I've got three windows open. Visiting is not tiring. Having your own chat is.
18000 m RMcMahon
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I figure if I visit most of them I can't go wrong.
6266 m FredW
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Does the group whose name leads that part on the syllabus have the chat area where the chat takes plae?
17916 m RMcMahon
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Yes. I think so.
28350 m FredW
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Hurray! I figured something out. I would never have beeenvoted off of the island!
6233 m RMcMahon
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Right now edtechs and snocaps should be having two separate chats on each of their topics.
23716 m FredW
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"I am slow of study"
6066 m RMcMahon
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I'll give you a cool virtual million right now for that insight.
7916 m RMcMahon
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$$$$$$$$$$
3166 m FredW
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Line from Will's MDND
14816 m RMcMahon
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MDND?
10683 m FredW
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MSND
15850 m FredW
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This is tiring
12716 m RMcMahon
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Yep. I am slow of typing.
20183 m FredW
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I am not deserting you, but I am too nosy to click still.
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18116 m RMcMahon
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The seekers are seeking some Dragon Speak right about now.
94600 i Dana Chaplow 2
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17450 i Jeff Oescher
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4716 m Dana Chaplow 2
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to seek, to find, never to yield
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Welcome, Dana.
8416 m Dana Chaplow 2
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thanks
2950 i Deborah
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Yeah, I know. I'm all alone. My group has deserted me. Oops. There's Deborah.
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Hey, Chip.
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howdy
1683 m Deborah
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Yes, Im here. Why? I'm not sure.
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It's home for some of us
4633 m RMcMahon
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We're supposed to be talking about WebQuests agan.
11416 i sysop 2
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2933 m RMcMahon
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I'm all chatted out I believe.
16083 m sysop 2
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The Seekers - Are webquests the answer to "safe surfing?"
1983 m RMcMahon
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And I'd hate to monopolize you know, so feel free to take over.
2016 m Deborah
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Ditto, Raenell
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you better believe it
233 m RMcMahon
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Yes.
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they are the hook
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Do I get an A, George?
12566 m chippa3
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that depends on your self eval
533 i farmour
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2000 m RMcMahon
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I think WebQuests are part of an answer.
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31216 m RMcMahon
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I don't think there is ever going to be a perfectly safe search. But then again you can search
9616 m RMcMahon
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inappropriate topics in books too.
9300 m pat obrien-murphy
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rhonda, where did you find that information about the 11 tasks for webquests?
7683 m RMcMahon
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The "Joy of Sex" was quite popular inmy high school.
12116 m Dana Chaplow 2
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a popular site?
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5166 m RMcMahon
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edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html I believe.
11666 m pat obrien-murphy
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thanks
2383 m JulieBergeron 3
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webquests are safe surfing without ther filter because the eteache ris directly responsible for setting up the links
10933 m RMcMahon
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No, popular book. I meant when I was in high school.
12933 m Dana Chaplow 2
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yes. . but the kids can go beyond those links julies
9700 i Jeff Oescher
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1050 m RMcMahon
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They are SAFER surfing. Nothing is safe. Not even if you are sitting right there with the kid.
11850 m Dana Chaplow 2
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I have a question.
4833 m pat obrien-murphy
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how true
11200 i farmour
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4250 m JulieBergeron 3
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yes but the teacher is still to keep the children on task
9116 m RMcMahon
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I had a kid at Sparkle this summer who searched for anmial pictures and up popped 15 porn sites. We were right there.
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if you walk around you can
1066 m JulieBergeron 3
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and if the teacher wrote tnhe webquest then she knows whaat links they should bew on
4316 m Dana Chaplow 2
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Say I create a webquest that sends a student to a site, which then links ot pornography. I didn't send them to the porn, but in a way guided them Then what!
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most times
5566 m RMcMahon
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Many children stay on task. It's the accidents that happen TO them.
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ouch
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do you check out the links first?
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it is impossible to do that
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I would. But if a kid is searching that's not always possible.
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are we still talking about webquesta?
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AOL
School is helping us lock down Internet access.
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When creating a webquest it is not possible to chek every link - - if would be infinite
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At home once we went to a site we had been to before and a new pornographic banner popped up.
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wow
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5083 m JulieBergeron 3
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mark i still don;t understand the underlying filter of aol at school
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But, Mark, do they screen out the good stuff as well?
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all sites are approved by teachers
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thats true dana and rae
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like Moby Dick?
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does it work better than the commercial software packages?
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what "good stuff?"
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If I looked for coins exchange would it lock me out?
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bye
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I believe you will find what you are looking for.
13116 m Connie
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What type of internet filtration devices do you all see in the future.
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The filters I've seen lock out combinations of letters like coinS EXchange.
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hi Pat
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hi again
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No,
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each site is reviewed.
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Generic filters are not used
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i went back to our site but it was vacant
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Is there a cost for this aol filter?
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How does it work? Pretty well?
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We love it.
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are you happy with it?
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The problem of the Web is too much stuff.
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agreed
2716 m Dana Chaplow 2
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It sounds like censorship to me -- the library media specialist talking
2200 m Connie
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agree
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Some students hate it
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because they were used
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to playing around with the Web
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I agree. That's what I like about webquests. It narrows down the information for the students.
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where they were not supposed to be.
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can you modulate the censorship?
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WebQuests are vital
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Pat---yes
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you may submit Web sites for additions
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Teachers may have total access
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I'm very fortunate, I guess. My kids don't (I shouldn't say that cuz now they will) go to those places during class.
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Have you guys made webquests? Perhaps we can post our urls for each other next week?!
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how deep do the link filters go?
9550 m Connie
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dana..that would be helpful
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It blocks banner ads!
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I'm working on one Dana but it's harder than I thought it would be.
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wow
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That's pretty powerful
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I hate banner ads.
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Search engines are blocked
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i made a really good one this summer that I want to share
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Yahoo can get very nasty
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how do you search then?
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AOLFind
6116 m pat obrien-murphy
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oh
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Please do. Looking at other webquests helps me format my own.
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the search engine is tied to the content available.
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So it's very fast.
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I am just suspicious of AOL -- kinda like geoge with microsoft
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I like the product (it's free)
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It works with the proxy server too
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Dana, do you have the url for your webquest?
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free no attachments?
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www.tec.uno.edu/AuthorsSummer2000/DChaplow/night
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that's right Pat...unreal
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I've seen some great ones. It's very intimidating when you're trying to make your own.
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Thanks.
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each student can get his or her own username
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or you can do generic users
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and the filter is specified for them?
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that's right
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you can filter by group or individual
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wow
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sites are selected by grade level too
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you can have elementary school filters
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Who is the great selection god here?
416 m Connie
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Mark..that's helpful
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I like to try making a Web Quest. Is there a guide out there?
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Dana, did you use the "official" webquest site when you were designing yours? And did y ou find it hellpful
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what does aol get out of it?
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for the fourth grade and middle school filters for fifth grade
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Barbara, Filamentality from our Links page is good.
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barbara, check out the bernie dodge sie
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enlarging its 25,000,000 user base
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site
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Webquest -- i used it as a basic guide, but did not follow it very much at all
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Mark- makes sense
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So is Dodge's site. edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
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maybe you can see it in action in November
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filamentality.com foolproof webquests
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i'm counting on it
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That's what I was feeling like--a fool.
5483 m Dana Chaplow 2
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Back to AOL -- who selects these sites?
1516 i Deborah
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Mark, What's happening in November?
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Amer. Lib. Assn. and a teachers' group
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The problem with so many of these things is the time it takes to learn and implement them.
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Very good job ... on our first attempt. Our discussion tables usually were equal in number of chatters ... this is good.
10200 m Dana Chaplow 2
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Ohhh. . . now i may be interested
1666 m sysop 2
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Everone is welcome at the Group Chat Table to wind down ... chit chat ... and say goodbyes.
2283 m JulieBergeron 3
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i'm tryin g to add to jkournal but i keep getting ewrror messages
9700 m Mark Lasserre
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If ALA is behind it...I am for it.
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Does that mean Seekers is done? I'm tired.
2383 m sysop 2
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Remember to Journal tonight.
10050 m Mark Lasserre
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SnoCaps now George?
3516 m Barbara Saleem
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George, I had to switch from explorer to netscape to logon.
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ALA is a powerful group
15083 m sysop 2
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Remember where class is next week. Most of my Tuesday night class will join us on this field trip.
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..but I believe they have the agenda in order
9500 m Dana Chaplow 2
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certainly
7266 m Dana Chaplow 2
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I am a member.
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kewl
4800 m sysop 2
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It occurs to me that everyone should post a message in their own Group's disscussion area about what was learned tonight ... about the group's topic and/or about chatting as a media to using is education.
7650 i Deborah
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George---will you post a transcript of the chats?
583 m Dana Chaplow 2
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so are you folks ready ot head to the swamp next week/
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What's the address in Destrahan anybody?
9266 m Dana Chaplow 2
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#00231 Wildcat Lane
9483 m Dana Chaplow 2
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George posted detailed directions
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thanks
26633 m Dana Chaplow 2
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see you all then. bye for now.
9050 m sysop 2
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Great job folks, Thanks so much
4816 m sysop 2
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Who is sysop
9116 m Mark Lasserre
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Cyclops?
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thanks
15250 m Deborah
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From our discussion on Webquests, I will survey some of the webquest sites for possible use in the class. I have received good information as to "where to look" for "viable" godd websites
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I've learned how difficult keeping one of these chats on topic is.
816 m Deborah
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From our discussion on Webquests, I will survey some of the webquest sites for possible use in the class. I have received good information as to "where to look" for "viable" websites
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16850 m RMcMahon
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Of course, I guess that can happen in all conversations.
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Druing the brief time that I was in this chat area, I learned where to find a guide to making a WEb Quest.
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