A paragraph on other ways you might use web-based resources to support student learning. Share a few resources that are of interest to you. Use your book and online resources.
A paragraph on your concerns about being a teacher who supervises students in a technology environment. Be sure to mention the age/grade level of your students.
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The internet can be useful for backing student research when they use legitimate websites and information to support their already formed ideas. But, a website should not be used as the basis for a student's work. It should support it. Sometimes, though, students have a tendency to be naive and a little mischievous and they might find themselves in trouble doing things on the internet that they aren't supposed to.
Sparknotes.com can be useful for helping students understand underlying themes within stories. Granted a student should be able to discover the themes for themselves, but, if a student is struggling or just needs a little help, this website can be a great resource. But, use should be monitored. Also, dictionary.com and thesaurus.com are two great, quick, and reliable resources that students can use.
My biggest worry applies to generally all grade levels. Children, even at young ages are much more computer-savvy nowadays than they were when I was in grade school. I worry that students will take advantage of all the wonderful resources on the internet. I'm afraid they'll read summaries or reports of books without actually reading the books.
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