It has been my experience that the more the kids use the Internet only for
assignments the more likely they are to cut and paste directly. They
alsmost can't help it unless a teacher requires actual note cards (as one of
our teachers does for everything regardless of source). They ignore that
fact that they still have toe READ the material to verify its relevance even
if it comes from an approved or provided web site. It's not unlike the
photocopy and then highlight sydrome that abounds in places where they don't
have to pay for copies. They think a highlight page constitutes "taking
notes." In neither case are many brain cells being engaged, prior knowledge
used or new knowledge constructed for those students. :-(
Maureen S. Irwin
Library Director
Rye Country Day School
Rye, NY 10580
msirwin@optonline.net
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