Reflection 2

NETS-T Standard 2(c)

I created a virtual field trip on my website about Pythagoras and the Pythagorean Theorem. The field trip allows students to explore the Internet to find out about the history of the mathematician and his works. The field trip is geared more towards high school students studying geometry. Because of the amount of work that is attached to this assignment, it is not expected to be completed in one day. Students are able to use a wide range of their abilities to complete this assignment, including skills required for math, history, English, art, and others. Videos and graphics are included for students who are visual learners. Students must also use Internet searching skills to complete an image search, use Google Maps, and search websites themselves to research and answer questions.  

Reflection 1

NETS-T Standard 3(c)

I created a website on Google Sites the purpose of which was to communicate Internet rules, copyright and plagiarism laws, tips for effective searching, and useful links for my content area to future students and parents.  This project meets the NETS standard because of how it uses a technological format (a website) to communicate rules and ideas to others.  The web project itself is very organized and easy to read.  The site provides good background information and gives a complete overview of my rules and expectations.  This was my first experience creating a website, so I learned a lot about manipulating text and graphics on the Internet.  I'm excited to extend my skills to other web-based projects and continue to develop my personal website.