Monday, June 15, 2009
Thing 17: ELM
What a massive database. I was overwhelmed even trying to figure out where to start! It looks as though there are some good "kid filters" that you could use, and that I would probably need to use, if I were to use this database with kids. It seems like the amount of information could be it's strength and the challenge. It would require some lessons on narrowing topics and filtering content. It looks as though we've got a few of these sub-trees on the HL Media site as well. I'm thinking specifically of InfoTrac. Seems like possibilities for research, current events, explorations?
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Totally agree Mark. So much stuff can be stifeling to kids. When we have limited time in the comp lab, we need to make sure that they are using their time in the wisest way. SOmetimes that means not doing too much "looking" for information.
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