EDU 649 Week 4 - Discussion 2

  

Ashford 5: - Week 4 - Discussion 2

Sources of Instructional Material

  

   The easiest way to incorporate technology is to use existing materials.   Locating and selecting instructional materials involves determining your   needs, checking a variety of sources, previewing and trying the materials and   finally making your selection.
 

  Consider the “Education Websites with Instructional Materials” chart (Figure   8-3 in Chapter 8 of our text) and the websites below:

• 4Teachers 
• abcteach 
• A to Z Teacher        Stuff 
• Discovery        Education Free Teacher Resources 
• Education World 
• PBS Teachers 
• Scholastic Teacher        
• Teachers.net 
• teAchnology 

Identify a variety of   instructional materials that could be used to teach a specific content   lesson. Once you have made your selections, evaluate them using the   evaluation forms provided within Appendix D of our text. In your discussion   post, share the evaluation results and discuss which criteria you think is   the most important to consider when selecting instructional materials. Why?   Make sure to identify the specific content lesson.
 

  Finally, locate a website not previously explored that contains instructional   materials for teaching and learning and post the link in the “Webliography”   tool. In addition, include the link in your discussion post with the   following information about availability and information:

• Site Name
• Printable Items
• Lesson Plans
• Online Activities
• Professional Development
• Tools 

   Your initial response is due by Thursday, Day 3. Respond to at least two of   your classmates’ posts by Monday, Day 7. In your response, make sure you explore   the links provided by your classmates and provide feedback.