Kaamil Ali ETEC 524 Blog

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It is definitely interesting. I found this very informative as well. I honestly was not aware of some of the information presented.   My way of validating the legitimacy of a website definitely takes a different approach. I am glad to know and understand the extensions of a web address. Typically, I use search engines for personal information more than academic unless it is for thorough and easy to understand explanations of a topic discussed in class. I rely more on academic journals for information that I use for assignments. I have not had to do a significant amount of research so far as a part of my career path. I do see the necessity/importance of teach students these skills in grade school.   I know so many college students that will use any website for a reference in an assignment. Many of them do not understand why the professors request that academic and peer reviewed articles be used.   Teaching a grade-school student these skills earlier will definitely aid...

Reflection #4 The tenant that most related to me was assessment for learning develops learners’ capacity for self-assessment so that they can become reflective and self-managing .   This tenet stuck out to me the most because the article repeatedly gave different references of the importance of knowing one’s self to help with the learning process and teaching process as well. To help with the teaching process, it is important to know the audience you are teaching for so that the information can be prepared in the best manner in relation to what exactly is being taught . Helping students become self-motivated starts with helping the children believe in themselves.   Developing a portfolio of work throughout the year is a tangible way of showing students all the areas they have explored, developed and enhanced throughout the semester. Saving an assignment to your portfolio allows people to reflect back on the work they have done over the past semester and throughout their gra...