Module 6 - E-Learning for Educators

Thoughts on Building a Customized Search Engine.........
Although we only needed to post a revised bio for this week's reflection, I still wanted to jot down some thoughts I had regarding the customized search engine assignment. 

One of the biggest struggles for an educator in the information age is instilling critical thinking in students.  A large portion of my job is to teach students to be credible writers and speakers.  This is not an easy task! 

As an instructor, it seems students only want to search the Internet for information because this method of research “seems” easy.  Yet, in reality, searching the Internet is much harder than searching an online database or perusing through books because then you need to sift through mountains of online un-credible information.  I want students to learn how to effectively mine data.  If I give them only credible sources in a customized search engine, how will they learn to know the difference between accurate and inaccurate information?  Students need to have practice viewing and sifting through both sources of data.  I need to teach them the tools to quickly filter out the junk and find the diamonds in the rough.  Although, I think the search engine would not work well for my instructional purposes, I do believe that creating a customized search engine would work well in an elementary classroom setting.

I really enjoyed creating a customized search engine.  The CSE was easy to create and fun!  Now, if only I could think of a way to include it in my courses…..Hmmmm……

My e-folio biography 2nd draft.....


Welcome to my electronic portfolio!

I am currently an enthusiastic instructor who strives to use industry experiences to reinforce communication theories in both the face to face and online classroom environments.  I have had the privilege to work with over 1,000 students and watch them develop as proficient orators and writers. To aid in the students’ progression, I incorporate innovative technology to assess student academic achievement and deliver interactive curriculum.

Furthermore, I have had the opportunity to teach diverse student populations in various instructional formats. I continue to instruct first generation students, non-traditional adult learners, students with learning disabilities, and students from across the globe for which, English is a second language.

I have created this portfolio to allow potential employers the ability to review my career goals, view past course syllabi, and to experience the educational technological tools utilized in my classroom.


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