Week+8

Basic Dreamweaver
 * //Here is my attempt at creating a web page with dreamweaver.//**







1. **//What are some of the critical factors about the usefulness of websites for learning and teaching?//** Both readings point out important factors that educators must be aware of before incorporating the use of websites. As Selin points out it is important for educators to investigate how the technology can be integrated and utalized in order to improve and enhance their students learning. I believe that it is important that the website is checked by the teacher for ease of use and it usefulness. It will also need to be checked to see if it is age appropriate. Narciss, S., Proske, A., & Koendle, H. (2007) also points out that learners might be distracted from their learning objectives or lose their way in hyperspace; they may work on too much irrelevant information or only consume important information cursorily (e.g., Salomon & Almog, 1998 ). Some may not even start the learning activities as taking even the first step onto this ‘‘mountain of information’’ can be perceived as an insurmountable task. It is then important that students are constantly supervised. Other factors that may also intervene are teacher being inadequate and the fact that technology is constantly changing.

One main factor that highlights the usefulness of websites is that fact that students are living in a high tech world and students are more engaged. It also allows flexability, it constantly has new forms of educational support and students are able to become independent. With the introduction of inquiry-based learning being at the main focus of the new curriculum. The use of websites allows students the easy and an abundance of sources for information and interactive games to enhance their learning.
 * //2.//** **//What are some of the factors that may influence the usefulness of websites for learning and teaching?//**

From just looking at my classroom and listening to the students it is easy to see the engagement during lesson. Students are wanting more hands-on learning and with inquiry-based approaches to learning, the MM allows students not only read information but hear and watch it as well. If a website is colourful and has a selection of video or game students are more willing to stay on that site and explore.
 * //3.//** **//How does MM content contribute to a website’s appeal?//**

[|Teaching and Learning with the Net Generation] Kassandra Barnes, Raymond C. Marateo, and S. Pixy Ferris

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