Using JogTheWeb in the Classroom
This is a basic tutorial on some simple ideas of how JogTheWeb can be applied in a classroom setting.
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Using JogTheWeb in the Classroom
This is a basic tutorial of how to use JogTheWeb, specifically as it relates to a classroom setting.
It will cover the simple set up of a new "Jog" as well as some ideas for classroom application.
I have created this tutorial for one of my college classes, however I hope that it can also be helpful to other educators.
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2Navigating and Creating a FREE JogTheWeb account!
Navigation of a "Jog" is a simple process. The black arrows to the left are the forward and back arrows to change through each page. Also, the double blue arrow in this text expands and compacts the text in this comment section. So what is JogTheWeb?? JogTheWeb is an online tool that allows the user to present a series of websites through a synchronous guide that is quick and easy. It provides a nice way to create short learning tasks in a Web 2.0 scavenger hunt style. The simple and free registration process allows you to create your own "Jogs" to use in the classroom or workplace.
http://www.jogtheweb.com/register
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3How JogTheWeb can be used in your classroom
JogTheWeb is a framing tool.
This means that it can literally take the entire internet and put it in a nice tidy box on your computer. However, much more practical would be to select a handful of websites that you would like to apply to your classroom.
Ideas for things you can do with JogTheWeb to enrich your classroom:
- Researching and Defining a word list or vocabulary terms.
- Answering guided questions provided by the teacher.
- Playing educational games or taking quizes created on a website.
- Allowing students options in what websites they access, while still having a safe control over what content they are browsing.
- Researching and Defining a word list or vocabulary terms.
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4An Example of Applied "Jogs"
The following are examples of pages I would include in a Jog for a classroom.
They all use different types of material which would engage different students and different learning styles.
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5Example of Online Quiz
This is a good example of a quiz which could be used to support a learning goal for a classroom.
http://earthguide.ucsd.edu/earthguide/diagrams/watercycle/watercycleq.html
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6Example of Focused Questions
Here is a good example of a interesting and fun website which could also be used to test student's ability to research as well as their general knowledge of materials. This could also be a good introductory lesson and pre-test to introduce new materials. Examples of questions: 1) How many moons does Jupiter have? 2) What is the temperature on Pluto? 3) What is the temperature on the Sun? 4) Name an interesting fact about Venus 5) What is something you didn't know about Earth?
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
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7Example of an Open-Ended Question
For some websites or content, it may be acceptable for students to be faced with an open-ended question, providing the opportunity for each student to find something which interests them or to explore. This engages their mind significantly more. Example question for an open-ended website: Find a word which intrigues you and provide a short written response about it's meaning and why you find it interesting.
http://dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/
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8Example of Alternative Uses for JogTheWeb
Some people are concerned that the movement towards further integration of technology into the classroom will create a bigger problem with obesity and stagnation. However, by integrating different types of activities into your "Jog" you can have students participating in exercise, music, art and any other activity you want to bring into your classroom.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/video/2011/jan/06/health-and-wellbeing-fitness
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9A Fun Reward After All Their Hard Work
Giving your students a fun reward after their hard work will reinforce them, encourage them to continue to try hard and support their efforts.
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/JustForFunBrain/JustForFunBrain.html