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Group 4-Using Website in The Classroom
This paper is prepared for the course assignment of Computer Based Media in Language
Learning
Lecturer :
Group 2 :
2023
PREFACE
Alhamdulillah, all praises to Allah SWT, God Almighty, for all blessings and mercies
so Group 2 were able to complete this work and discussion about " USING WEBSITES IN
THE CLASSROOM ”. Sholawat and greetings are always appropriate for our Prophet
Muhammad SAW, who has taught us all the way in the form of faultless Islamic teachings
and has become the universe's greatest gift.
We are appreciative of the opportunity to complete the paper that was part of the
Computer based media in language learning assignment. With that, we'd like to express our
gratitude to the following individuals and organizations :
Despite all that, we are fully aware that there are still shortcomings both in terms of
sentence structure and grammar. Therefore, with open hearts, we welcome all suggestions
and criticisms from readers so that we can improve this paper to be better. Finally, we hope
that this paper can be useful and can provide inspiration to readers.
Writers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAPER..................................................................................................................................................I
Lecturer :..............................................................................................................................................I
PREFACE............................................................................................................................................ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS...................................................................................................................iii
CHAPTER I.........................................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................1
A. Background of Paper...............................................................................................................4
B. Problem Formulation..............................................................................................................4
C. Purpose of Writing..................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER II.......................................................................................................................................6
DISCUSSION.......................................................................................................................................6
A. How to Use Websites in the Classroom..................................................................................6
B. ELT Websites and Authentic Websites..................................................................................7
C. How to Find Useful Websites..................................................................................................7
D. How to Evaluate Websites.......................................................................................................9
E. Planning lesson Using the Internet........................................................................................11
F. Working with lower levels language proficiency ……………………..
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CHAPTER III....................................................................................................................................13
CLOSING..........................................................................................................................................13
A. Conclusion..............................................................................................................................13
References..........................................................................................................................................14
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
A. Background of Paper
The World Wide Web (WWW) was created in 1989 by the British CERN
computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee.[1][2] On 30 April 1993, CERN announced that the
World Wide Web would be free to use for anyone, contributing to the immense
growth of the Web.[3] Before the introduction of the Hypertext Transfer
Protocol (HTTP), other protocols such as File Transfer Protocol and the gopher
protocol were used to retrieve individual files from a server. These protocols offer a
simple directory structure in which the user navigates and where they choose files to
download. Documents were most often presented as plain text files without formatting
or were encoded in word processor formats.
A website (also written as a web site) is a collection of web pages and related
content that is identified by a common domain name and published on at least one
web server. Websites are typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose, such as
news, education, commerce, entertainment or social networking. Hyperlinking
between web pages guides the navigation of the site, which often starts with a home
page. As of December 2022, the top 5 most visited websites are Google Search,
YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
All publicly accessible websites collectively constitute the World Wide Web.
There are also private websites that can only be accessed on a private network, such
as a company's internal website for its employees. Users can access websites on a
range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The app used
on these devices is called a web browser.
B. Problem Formulation
C. Purpose of Writing
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applications mentioned above will help ensure, if needed, that each student has the
ability to complete the assignment.
Search engines make this very easy. In fact, most web browsers (like
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.) have a search box built in so that all you have to
do is enter information about the website to find the site in question.
To try that, visit the navigation bar at the top of your browser and enter
something about the site. Here's an example, where we're looking for Apple's
website by typing apple iphone:
You can enter anything into this box: the website name if you know it,
something about the site, or content you know is included on it. Any of those
approaches will help.
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Using a search engine's website to find other sites is really easy, too. Open
any popular search engine, like Google, and use the text box on that page to
run your search.
Some search engines are even built to find similar websites. Say you
really enjoy eBay, so you want to locate some of the other best auction sites on
the web. One way to do that is by plugging eBay's site into a tool
like SimilarSites. Doing that might yield results like Amazon, Wish, and Etsy.
Search engines might seem extremely simple at first glance, but most are
actually capable of really advanced searches. You might need to employ
some advanced search options if your initial query wasn't enough to find the
site you're looking for.
For example, maybe you want to search only for websites that end in
EDU, GOV, or some other top-level domain . You can do that on search
engines like Google by using the site search command (e.g., site:edu).
Similarly, to search any website for a specific web page, you can run
something like site:lifewire.com games, which would search lifewire.com for
anything about games.
If you need help finding a website because you don't know its name, or if
you're trying to find the best content on any given subject, try a web
directory.
These are websites that list other websites for you. They're similar to a
search engine, but the results are hand-picked by real people and might offer
an easier way for you to browse for a website.
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If a search engine isn't helping, a web directory is your next best option.
Most of them let you click through category headings to help you find useful
websites that fall under any topic.
For example, maybe you're looking for gaming sites, news sites, software
sites, or websites that cover mathematics, computers systems, physics, cars,
food, etc.
D. How to Evaluate a Website
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1) Go to the site
The first thing students need to do is open the site.
When browsing Google search results, you might want to teach students to open a
site in a new tab, leaving their search results in the tab so they can be easily accessed
later.
2) Skim read
Next, skim through the site and see if you can read and understand the text. If
it's too complicated or difficult to understand, find another website. Decide whether
this is the type of site that might provide the information you are looking for. If a
site is difficult to navigate, full of ads, or has other red flags like bad spelling or
inappropriate content, you may want to leave it right away.
Skimming and scanning is the default way most people now consume new
content so they now play an important role in literacy education. A regularly cited
study from Nielsen Norman tells us that 79% of users always scan any new page
they come across. Only 16% read word for word. Scanning or skimming can be
useful for practice in class. For example. give students one minute to look at a text
and then share what they think of it. This is something that can be tried with new
readers all the way up to higher level students.
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If the information is there, you need to consider the credibility of the author or
website. Can you rely on the information?
Here are some things you can look for on the website:
- Domain — sometimes domains that include .gov or .edu come from more trustworthy
education or government sources.
- Author information — look at at the author bio or About page. How qualified is this
person?
- Design — we can’t judge a book (or website!) by its cover but sites that are cluttered,
difficult to navigate, or look amateurish may be worth avoiding.
- Sources — trustworthy articles usually link to other sources or cite where their facts
come from.
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As the flowchart shows, if in doubt, just go back to search results and try again.
Maybe we want to change the search term based on the results provided. Sometimes
we need to change keywords or be more specific.
7) Crosscheck
When you overcome all these hurdles and find some information that looks
useful and reliable, it's a good idea to double-check the information. So, look at
some of the other websites to see if they corroborate the information you find. It's
important to remember that you can't believe everything you read and it's important
to consider multiple perspectives.
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resources and materials to enhance their learning experience.
Look for websites that use simple language, short sentences and common
vocabulary. Avoid websites that use jargon or technical terms your students may
not be familiar with.
If students are not familiar with the language, they can use a translation tool such
as Google Translate to translate content into their native language. This can help
them understand the content better and make it easier for them to learn.
Use websites that include multimedia content, such as images, videos and audio.
This can help learners to understand the content better and make it more interesting
for them.
Many websites offer interactive exercises such as quizzes, games and puzzles.
This can help learners practice their language skills in a fun and engaging way.
Use websites that focus on specific language skills such as grammar, vocabulary or
listening comprehension. This can help learners to improve their skills in a
targeted way and make it easier for them to progress to higher levels of language
proficiency.
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CHAPTER III
CLOSING
A. Conclusion
The World Wide Web was created in 1989 by the British CERN computer
scientist Tim Berners-Lee. On 30 April 1993, CERN announced that the World Wide
Web would be free to use for anyone, contributing to the immense growth of the Web.
Before the introduction of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol , other protocols such as
File Transfer Protocol and the gopher protocol were used to retrieve individual files
from a server. These protocols offer a simple directory structure in which the user
navigates and where they choose files to download. Documents were most often
presented as plain text files without formatting or were encoded in word processor
formats.
A website is a collection of web pages and related content that is identified by a
common domain name and published on at least one web server. Websites are
typically dedicated to a particular topic or purpose, such as news, education,
commerce, entertainment or social networking. Hyperlinking between web pages
guides the navigation of the site, which often starts with a home page. As of
December 2022, the top 5 most visited websites are Google Search, YouTube,
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. All publicly accessible websites collectively
constitute the World Wide Web. There are also private websites that can only be
accessed on a private network, such as a company's internal website for its employees.
Users can access websites on a range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets,
and smartphones. The app used on these devices is called a web browser.
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References
Alkhalify, M. (2002). The role of the Internet in the scientific communication among Arab
researchers in libraries and information. Journal of Information, Libraries and
Publishing, 3(24), 13-35.
Cailliau, Robert. "A Little History of the World Wide Web". Archived from the original on 6
May 2013. Retrieved 16 February2007.
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