hen direct contact with students in a traditional face-to-face classroom is not feasible, instructors must be innovative in content delivery and provide for students a sense of instructor presence. It has been suggested that the online instructor is the critical factor for a successful learning experience
This article is credible because it contains good information, it was published in a professional journal, and it contains good references and citations.
This article explains how web-based tools can improve education for the online learner. It suggests that faculty plays a large role in educating online learners about the tools available, the tools they will be using, and how the tools are used. Examples of web-based tools are blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, video and photo sharing, avatars, microblogging, social bookmarking, and social media.
Information literacy is a global phenomenon today and the critical importance of the role of information literacy is gaining increased recognition Information literacy means knowing information about information
This is a creditable article. It is published in a research journal, it contains well organized information which is easy to read, and it contains good references.
This article defines information literacy and concludes that in order to teach information literacy to students the faculty must be fluent in information literacy.
Results indicated that students failed to use critical appraisal criteria, and that while knowledge of and self-reported use of these criteria were related to each other, they were not related to behaviour. This research demonstrates the need for alternative strategies for critical appraisal instruction and assessment. (Contains 3 figures.)
This is a credible article. It is printed in a professional journal. It is peer reviewed. It has good references and well identified authors. It is written as a research paper.
The purpose of this work is to explore distance learning related tools to determine if they can provide an enhanced learning environment for nuclear education. In this work, a set of tools are examined that can be used to augment or replace the traditional lecture method. These tools are Mediasite, Adobe Connect, Elluminate, and Camtasia. All four tools have recording capabilities that allow the students to experience the exchange of information in different ways.
This article is credible because it was published in a professional journal, it was written by faculty members who are identified appropriately, it has good use of citations and references, and it has good supporting charts and graphics.
This article explains the use of web-based tools for online eduction of nuclear engineers, but the information is relevant to Full Sail students as well. In the article they evaluate several web based tools but the interesting thing is that in order for the students to use the tools effectively the teachers must be comfortable with the use of these tools.
The purpose of this work is to explore distance learning related tools to determine if they can provide an enhanced learning environment for nuclear education. In this work, a set of tools are examined that can be used to augment or replace the traditional lecture method. These tools are Mediasite, Adobe Connect, Elluminate, and Camtasia. All four tools have recording capabilities that allow the students to experience the exchange of information in different ways.
This article is designed to help college students who are anxious about participating in an online learning community or do not know how to build one effectively.
Information literacy means knowing information about information. It refers to a constellation of skills revolving around information research and use. Dissemination of information alone is not sufficient instead the user of information should be taught to make the best use of the options provided to enhance their knowledge to perform a particular task.
This article is very credible. It is written as a research paper and published in a scholarly journal. Information included is based on second hand literature review which is sited in the article.
This article defines information literacy and concludes that in order to teach information literacy to students the faculty must be fluent in information literacy.
In this article, the author discusses the school-based social network that Southwest Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, uses which lets teachers integrate social networking into their curricula while teaching students appropriate online etiquette
This article is credible because it is published in a professional journal and it is a first hand account from the creator of the school-based social network.
This article is a credible source. It is published in a professional journal which is peer reviewed. It includes good information and uses good sources. It also contains a glossary.
This article explains how web-based tools can improve education for the online learner. It suggests that faculty plays a large role in educating online learners about the tools available, the tools they will be using, and how the tools are used. Examples of web-based tools are blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, video and photo sharing, avatars, microblogging, social bookmarking, and social media.
general, the tools were found to be useful for mature students on the condition that the lecturer was comfortable with the tools and in some cases, adequate support from IT groups was provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
This article is credible. While I am not interested in learning about nuclear education the fact that it is a distance education program featuring on line tools is relevant. This is a well written article from a professional journal. It is authored by professors and includes cited references.
This article explains the use of web-based tools for online eduction of nuclear engineers, but the information is relevant to Full Sail students as well. In the article they evaluate several web based tools but the interesting thing is that in order for the students to use the tools effectively the teachers must be comfortable with the use of these tools.
Results indicated that students failed to use critical appraisal criteria, and that while knowledge of and self-reported use of these criteria were related to each other, they were not related to behaviour. This research demonstrates the need for alternative strategies for critical appraisal instruction and assessment. (Contains 3 figures.)
This article is credible. It is a research paper measuring how students actually use their information literacy skills. It contains many scholarly references and conclusions seem to be well supported. The authors are identified and the article is from a professional journal.
This article describes a practical analysis of how students actually use information literacy. It argues that students may know what they are supposed to do to evaluate information but they do not often do it. An argument is made that students can be taught information literacy in universities.
This article posits that by introducing the meta-language for discussing media and providing a protocol for exploring the mode, audience, purpose, and situation of media messages, teachers are preparing students to autonomously read media through a critical lens.
The paper concludes that in order to unlock the power of online collaboration it is necessary to change focus from current solutions aimed at symptoms such as 'rules and guidelines' towards solutions addressing the underlying conceptual causes which result from the Internet's virtual nature. Addressing these issues has the potential to profoundly change our thinking and will be beneficial to organizations and communities. [
This article provides good insights into some of the problems and issue in internet collaboration. It is well cited and includes a lot of research. It is published in a professional journal. A downside is that the conclusion is weak.
10 Currency-Not current, no updates, can be used in classroom setting
7 Content is credible. the story can be useful to students to educate. The information is valid.
8 Authority- Authors' names are at the top of article, no links to contact author, Authors' Occupation is visible
7 Navigation-No links relevant to topic. everything clear and readable,
10 Experience-Fulfills it's intended purpose. very engaging to me.
0 Multimedia-no multimedia
7 Treatment- Bias toward Democrats,
6 Access-Easy to access page, no relevant links to help further investigate,
7 Miscellaneous-no per-use cost, no inquiring of private info, can be printed with no issues
WiTricity Corporation make devices that allows wireless charging.
WiTricity is also developing technology for wireless charging of electric vehicles and, later, for use in implanted medical devices like heart pumps, said Katie Hall, its chief technology officer.
The technology is based on magnetic induction -- the process used to recharge electric toothbrushes. In the toothbrush, the base has a magnetic coil that generates a magnetic field. A second coil in the toothbrush captures some of that field, inducing an electric current.But electric toothbrushes transfer power only from the primary coil to the secondary one at very close range. Move the brush a short distance from the base, and it won't charge.
WiTricity has signed a technology transfer and licensing agreement with MediaTek, a semiconductor company in Taiwan, to collaborate on systems for wireless charging of mobile handsets, tablet computers, game controllers and other devices, Mr. Giler said.
1) Content and Credibility
a. Is the article accurate & thorough
i. Yes, very much so. It paints a positive image on the tragedy.
b. Does it answer your questions about the topic
i. Yes, it focuses on information about the plane and the information surrounding its disappearance.
2) Currency
a. What is the date or timestamp of the article? Has it been revised?
i. This Article was updated 03/16/2014. There is no record of it being altered or revised since upload.
b. Is there information that could be updated?
i. No. Because this article was uploaded and published today the information is current.
3) Authority and Credibility
a. Is the author identified?
i. Yes, Larry McShane
b. Can we see their job title or description?
i. No. But it is assumed that he is a reporter for the New York Daily News
c. Can you see where the article originates?
i. Yes. New York Daily News, Page 5
4) Continuity and Comparability
a. Will the internet site be maintained and updated?
i. Yes. This site is updated often to maintain the most accurate information.
b. Can you rely on this source over time to provide up-to-date information?
i. Yes. It may not be bleeding edge down to the second up to date, but it is at best only a few hours old.
c. Does the internet site contain complete information as found in the comparable article?
i. No. Not in the article itself. It does provide options to search for additional articles and provides a way to narrow your search
5) Biases and Censorship
a. Does that article seem biased in any way in its point of view?
i. Yes, but not in a bad way. It was about how hope hasn't been lost in the search for the plane.
b. Is there information included or not included that is found in the comparable article?
i. Not currently. Because of how new the article is there isn't really any more information on it. If it included all the information available it would be come hard to read.
1) Content and Credibility
a. Is the article accurate & thorough
i. This article seems to be accurate and thorough. It's well written.
b. Does it answer your questions about the topic
i. This article answered basic questions on my topic but to the exact information I was looking for.
2) Currency
a. What is the date or timestamp of the article? Has it been revised?
i. September 26th, 2013
b. Is there information that could be updated?
i. Yes there was, this article focused on more on Russian oil running low and how the Kremlin was looking towards Siberian shale to replenish it and not at all about the interactions of the US in that regard.
3) Authority and Credibility
a. Is the author identified?
i. Yes. His name is Guy Chazan.
b. Can we see their job title or description?
i. No.
c. Can you see where the article originates?
i. Yes. It originated in the Financial Times (London, England)
4) Continuity and Comparability
a. Will the internet site be maintained and updated?
i. For the most part yes. It seems that it is often update but not current.
b. Can you rely on this source over time to provide up-to-date information?
i. No. It does update but not often enough to provide up-to-date information.
c. Does the internet site contain complete information as found in the comparable article?
i. Yes it does at least about the value of Russian oil. It doesn't contain anything about how people are reacting to the current foreign policy from President Obama.
5) Biases and Censorship
a. Does that article seem biased in any way in its point of view?
i. No. It seems unbiased and direct in its point of view. It doesn't take either side, but still relates all the information properly.
b. Is there information included or not included that is found in the comparable article?
i. It didn't have any information on the actions or reaction of the US or the world.
1) Content and Credibility
a. Is the article accurate & thorough
i. Yes, very much so. It paints a positive image on the tragedy.
b. Does it answer your questions about the topic
i. Yes, it focuses on information about the plane and the information surrounding its disappearance.
2) Currency
a. What is the date or timestamp of the article? Has it been revised?
i. This Article was updated 03/16/2014. There is no record of it being altered or revised since upload.
b. Is there information that could be updated?
i. No. Because this article was uploaded and published today the information is current.
3) Authority and Credibility
a. Is the author identified?
i. Yes, Larry McShane
b. Can we see their job title or description?
i. No. But it is assumed that he is a reporter for the New York Daily News
c. Can you see where the article originates?
i. Yes. New York Daily News, Page 5
4) Continuity and Comparability
a. Will the internet site be maintained and updated?
i. Yes. This site is updated often to maintain the most accurate information.
b. Can you rely on this source over time to provide up-to-date information?
i. Yes. It may not be bleeding edge down to the second up to date, but it is at best only a few hours old.
c. Does the internet site contain complete information as found in the comparable article?
i. No. Not in the article itself. It does provide options to search for additional articles and provides a way to narrow your search
5) Biases and Censorship
a. Does that article seem biased in any way in its point of view?
i. Yes, but not in a bad way. It was about how hope hasn't been lost in the search for the plane.
b. Is there information included or not included that is found in the comparable article?
i. Not currently. Because of how new the article is there isn't really any more information on it. If it included all the information available it would be come hard to read.
AFP - RELAXNEWS (English International Version)
Two film stars, Michael Douglas and Paul Rudd, are to share the title role in the next film from "The World's End" director Edgar Wright, due 2015.
After Robert Redford's stint in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Marvel has recruited another legendary actor for an upcoming blockbuster in Michael Douglas.
The 69-year-old will become the face of Henry Pym and hand over the Ant-Man moniker to Scott Lang, the new hero played by Paul Rudd.
Ant-Man first appeared in print in 1962 and has become the alter ego for a number of Marvel characters; the film sees Lang succeed Pym as the electronics whizz in charge of wearing the Ant-Man mantle, able to shrink, grow, and communicate with insects.
Dated for July 31, 2015, "Ant-Man" should also result in the character's addition to the supporting cast of the next Avengers film, set for mid-2018.