I get a lot of questions from readers about what tech ed resources I use in my classroom so I’m going to take time this summer to review them with you. The exception is BrainPOP - there are no ads, but it requires a hefty annual fee: It’s notable that most are free, but include advertising. I have a list of six research sites designed by their developers with an eye toward enticing students in and keeping their interest.
So when it comes to research, are you still directing kids toward your grandmother’s resources - encyclopedias, reference books, and museums? No doubt, these are excellent sources, but if students aren’t motivated by them, they won’t get a lot out of them. They prefer blogs, Twitter, and Facebook. That’s newspapers, evening news, and anything considered ‘mainstream media’. This stat may explain it: 60% of people don’t trust traditional news sources. Really? Isn’t SM where you share personal information, stay in touch with friends and families, post pictures of weddings and birthdays, and gossip? So why do students turn to it for news? Pew Research recently reported that about half of Americans regularly get their news from social media. Websites–for teachers to build websites.
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