The Week 2 presenters informed the tutorial group about using the internet. The task we were given was to design our own webpage using the information that was provided. Before doing this activity I was unaware of any programs that would allow you to do this, so it was helpful that we were introduced to ‘NVU’ which is a free downloadable website creating software. I found it really easy to use as the options to create the page were displayed clearly and it was similar to creating any other digital document. The group also showed a brief lesson sequence which detailed how we can set up a small unit of work around getting students to create their own website in the classroom.

Another element of the presentation I liked was that the group modelled an example of what they wanted us to do. As a teacher I believe this is a simple yet crucial strategy that should always be adopted because it makes it clear to the students what you want them to achieve as well as setting the standard of work.

Lastly I learnt about child centred search engines, such as Yahooligans,  which are protected search engines that lets students use the internet safely by only allowing appropriate material to be seen. I did not know that these existed and think they will be helpful when the teacher has to moniter children using the computers.