Part I - Knowledge Quest
Instruction: On a piece of paper, write down the appropriate answers for the following questions. (See 4.2 Answer Key for correct answer / explanation)
#1. Match the description of the EduBlogs (A to G) to the functions of the EduBlog (1 to 7):
A. Description of the process of photosynthesis
B. A page showing photos of class’s field trip to Georgia Aquarium
C. Comments telling parents about a new Reading Program in school
D. A collection of student’s science projects, painting, essays, etc.
E. Teacher’s explanation and instruction for the next geography project.
F. Links to “Ancient Egypt”, “Cradle of Civilization”, “River Nile”, etc.
G. URL links to Nanyang Primary School, GUG Learning Center.
1. Provide online reading for students to read and respond to
2. Gather and organize Internet resources for a specific course, providing links to appropriate sites and annotating the links to highlight their relevance
3. Post instructions for assignment such as prompts for writing
4. Showcase students’ work such as art, poetry, and creative stories
5. Post photos and comments on class activities
6. Communicate with parents
7. Link your class with another class somewhere else in the world
#2. Define Blogging.
#3. What is an EduBlog?
#4. List 5 EduBlog functions.
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________
#5. Classify the following Multimedia tools into 'Video' or 'Picture'.
Multimedia Tools:
A. AVI file
B. MPEG file
C. JPG file
D. WMV file
E. BMP file
F. GIF file
G. QT file
A. Description of the process of photosynthesis
B. A page showing photos of class’s field trip to Georgia Aquarium
C. Comments telling parents about a new Reading Program in school
D. A collection of student’s science projects, painting, essays, etc.
E. Teacher’s explanation and instruction for the next geography project.
F. Links to “Ancient Egypt”, “Cradle of Civilization”, “River Nile”, etc.
G. URL links to Nanyang Primary School, GUG Learning Center.
1. Provide online reading for students to read and respond to
2. Gather and organize Internet resources for a specific course, providing links to appropriate sites and annotating the links to highlight their relevance
3. Post instructions for assignment such as prompts for writing
4. Showcase students’ work such as art, poetry, and creative stories
5. Post photos and comments on class activities
6. Communicate with parents
7. Link your class with another class somewhere else in the world
#2. Define Blogging.
#3. What is an EduBlog?
#4. List 5 EduBlog functions.
a. __________________________
b. __________________________
c. __________________________
d. __________________________
e. __________________________
#5. Classify the following Multimedia tools into 'Video' or 'Picture'.
Multimedia Tools:
A. AVI file
B. MPEG file
C. JPG file
D. WMV file
E. BMP file
F. GIF file
G. QT file
H. REAL file
#6. Circle the functions of Multimedia tools:
A. Using animation to explain concepts
B. Using audio effects to enhance teaching and learning
C. Provides smell to enhance teaching and learning
D. All of the above
#7. Which is the correct URL for the Blogger website? (Right-click on hyperlinks and select "Open in New Window" to view the websites.)
A. www.yahoo.com
B. www.google.com
C. www.blogger.com
D. www.fsu.edu
#6. Circle the functions of Multimedia tools:
A. Using animation to explain concepts
B. Using audio effects to enhance teaching and learning
C. Provides smell to enhance teaching and learning
D. All of the above
#7. Which is the correct URL for the Blogger website? (Right-click on hyperlinks and select "Open in New Window" to view the websites.)
A. www.yahoo.com
B. www.google.com
C. www.blogger.com
D. www.fsu.edu
#8. Which are the following features are essentials of a homepage?
A. Brief Description of EduBlog
B. Purpose of EduBlog
C. Scope
B. Purpose of EduBlog
C. Scope
D. Hyperlinks
E. Discussion Board / Forum
F. Archives
G. Personal Messaging Services
H. Address Book
I. Personal Information
E. Discussion Board / Forum
F. Archives
G. Personal Messaging Services
H. Address Book
I. Personal Information
J. Announcement Board
#9. Is "Grade 6 Science Journal" a relevant topic for EduBlog?
#10. Circle 'YES' if the tool is supported by Blogger Software, and 'NO' if it is not supportable.
YES/NO - Multimedia Tools
YES/NO - AVI file
YES/NO - TIF file
YES/NO - MPEG file
YES/NO - JPG file
YES/NO - WMA/WMV file
YES/NO - PDF file
YES/NO - BMP file
YES/NO - GIF file
YES/NO - PSD file
YES/NO - PNG file
YES/NO - QT file
YES/NO - TIF file
YES/NO - MPEG file
YES/NO - JPG file
YES/NO - WMA/WMV file
YES/NO - PDF file
YES/NO - BMP file
YES/NO - GIF file
YES/NO - PSD file
YES/NO - PNG file
YES/NO - QT file
YES/NO - REAL file
Part II - Application Quest
Instruction: Open a new window on your Internet program and answer the following question. (See 4.2 Answer Key for correct answer / explanation)
Instruction: Open a new window on your Internet program and answer the following question. (See 4.2 Answer Key for correct answer / explanation)
#11. Using the Internet, create and upload your own EduBlog using the Blogger program so that it is suitable for an instructional lesson of your choice. The EduBlog should incorporate picture and video files in your choice of formats.
Progress: 4 --- 4.1 --- 4.2