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Easy steps for using HyperFolio: 1. Collecting. Make sure “Show collection icon on startup” and in Preferences are selected Drag what you want to the HF icon. If the icon doesn’t dance, it didn’t collect
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Easy steps for using HyperFolio:1. Collecting • Make sure “Show collection icon on startup” and in Preferences are selected • Drag what you want to the HF icon. If the icon doesn’t dance, it didn’t collect • Make notes on the Note card (and change the title) so you remember what you just collected. You can always evaluate and create the bibliography later. • Save often!
Easy steps for using HyperFolio:2. Organizing on Worksheets • Select a template or create your own • Save your work as a worksheet! • Fill out the evaluation as you organize your resources on the worksheet (if you haven’t evaluated it already) • Save often!
What are kids (9-12) doing on the Web? • Playing/downloading games (62%) • Playing/downloading music, e-mail, surfing (42-47%) • Getting info, homework (30-40%) • IM, chat (19-27%) • Kids as young as grade 2 (7 years of age) have e-mail accounts through schools
Resources for Kids • Yahooligans • Kid version of Yahoo • Similar format, structure • Different content • Lycos Zone • Kid version of Lycos • Much smaller more constrained site
Moderated vs Unmoderated Chat • Reputable providers have paid, moderated chat available only at certain times • Government legislation? • Schools often provide chat available only to their school • IM lists are more popular • Unmoderated chats abound • Unmoderated chat requires “registration”
Age Appropriate? • KidsPsych by Magination Press • Web activities ages 6 - 9 • Flying text • Backwards text • Complex instructions • CBC for Kids • Games and t.v. promo • Scholastic • Kids discouraged from visiting parent info site