Comments on: How do your students assess website credibility?

By: cam

cam — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:52:01 +0000

I find that many students can overreact to these lessons, and that this may terrify many students to a ridiculous point. Many students may believe this is true, and from then on be terrified of this for the rest of their life. I think this is a cruel lesson plan, and that a different website like, for example, the inquirer would be a good example.

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By: Neil Stephenson

Neil Stephenson — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:49:06 +0000

Chris – thank you for your comments. I agree with your sentiments. Normally I don’t make a habit of tricking students – but do think it has a place – if it is carefully and thoughfully done. Like you, I make it very clear after the fact that my goal was not to embarrass or intentional hurt – and that I apologize for any feelings. Also like you – I move to the question “what can we learn from this.” I think those emotional events (if carefully done) can then be a powerful touchstone to return to throughout the year.

By: Chris Champion

Chris Champion — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:34:22 +0000

This is a great lesson, with excellent follow-ups. I do want to stress that “sheepish” can be an understatement for some kids. I had one student so utterly embarrassed that he was duped that he told his (overprotective) parents who promptly contacted my Principal to complain about my making a fool out of their son (at no time did I single out ANY student). I think that this lesson is still very important and I teach it every cycle, but now I talk about how I may have hurt feelings and I apologize if I made someone feel uncomfortable, but part of the discussion is “what can we learn from this?”