Copyright Discussions and Evaluating Websites Lesson
Today the MS and I discussed Copyright issues- most of which are as clear as 'mud' to me. I find Copyright a difficult issue to master and feel that in order to be well-versed in the laws of Copyright, one would require a degree in law. I also taught two classes of 6th graders how to evaluate websites using a modified version of the C.A.R.S method by Robert Harris and Andrew Spinks. I created a Prezi for the lesson, as well as a checklist. Upon reflection, I feel the lesson was a few levels too difficult for 6th graders. If I were to teach this lesson to 6th graders again, I would show the Prezi -perhaps shortening it somewhat. I would leave out the evaluation checklist for 6th graders, but keep it for 7th or possibly 8th graders; therefore, scaffolding the lessons. I perceive this lesson as a learning experience and now understand better the meaning of flexibility and self-evaluation in terms of planning.r
