Challenge+Based+Learning

= Critical evaluation of websites and modelling the use of Google Docs to complete an activity. = media type="custom" key="20624711"

Workshop Description
====How do you teach a student to critically evaluate the validity of websites? In this session we will be collaborating together in small groups to work through 4 activities. The activities look at false websites and use 4 steps to determine their validity. During the workshop I will model the use of Google Docs as a tool to enable multiple people to collaborate on the same document at the same time. This is a workshop you don't want to miss. It can go straight into your classroom. It is suitable for years 3-12, university and staff PD. A must for all people interested in understanding more about webpages, people responsible for eLearning and teacher librarians.====

This workshop incorporates the following skills:

 * ====**Critical Thinking -** How do you determine the validity of a website using URL, Content, Author and Links.====
 * ====**Extension of web skills** - What pages link to a page? How do you find the owner of a domain? Advanced searching using Google Tags.====
 * ====**Collaborative Learning** - Using Google Docs as a tool we will work in small groups to investigate the validity of false websites. The website looks good but is it valid? How do you know if it is valid.====
 * ====**Google Docs** - What is it? Why use it? I will model how to use it in your classes.====

You wil need

 * **Headphones** - would be handy for this workshop as you are asked to watch some short videos.
 * Your own **laptop** or **Nexus** tablet. Not all tablets (particularly iPads) work well with Google.
 * I have asked for some desktops or laptops be available.

Things to do before the workshop
Create a Google Docs account. This will take 5mins. Use a password you will remember.
 * 1) Go to www.google.com.au
 * 2) Click on sign in.
 * 3) Click on sign up. (if you don't have an account)
 * 4) Complete the form.

Watch these videos if you would like some background knowledge.
[|What is Google Docs?] 2:50 mins [|What is a secure password?] 3:30mins

Workshop Activities
You will receive a copy of all workshop activities in the workshop. For a primary level classroom this will translate into a term program. For highschool it would be 4+ 1 hour lessons depending on skill level of students. You can contact me on twitter if you have any questions. Links to activities CU there!! media type="custom" key="20624711"

On moving to the mid-north coast I returned to teaching. While at my current school I have taught as a classroom teacher, and as a K-6 specialist teacher I am now the eLearning facilitator.
====This year we have migrated our K-12 school to a secure cloud and we have a Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) policy for all students from year 5-12. My role is now as an eLearning facilitator where I work with teachers in our school to modify the pedagogy into their classrooms to be inclusive of 21st century thinking skills, problem solving and technology. This is a rewarding and exciting role that combines my love of technology with teaching both adults and students. A dream job where I love going to work!====