1) Does the content represent the "best and most relevant" material available?
I searched the resources on Scoop.it for content. I tried to abide by the current content specific, but found that by narrowing my search results some of my materials were a few years older than I would have liked.
2) Is the content curated in a way that demonstrates an evaluative process?
I tried to keep my focus to interactive learning, so I searched the following key words
- Interactive Learning Education
- Educational Technology
- Interactive Map
- iPads
- Interactive WhiteBoards
- Interactive Learning Middle School
I read through the material and tried to find a variety of sources and media to add to my collection. I felt that each of the searches connected with what I teach and the materials were things I would like to incorporate or learn more about. I clicked on each of the articles to see beyond the title and keyword to make sure it had value. Some articles were shorter than others, but each had something that could be incorporated in the learning style I was focusing on.
4) Does the content encourage the viewer to think critically or analyze the topic more carefully?
After reading the materials I "scooped" I felt that there was enough information so I could analyze whether or not the information presented would be of value in my classroom. Not every article presented ideas that I would incorporate 100%, but gave me ideas I could use or modify. My sources are credible and most come directly from educational websites or magazines. Others are from educators or those who work in technology.
5) Is the content sorted logically? and 6) Is the content organized in a meaningful way for a specific theme?
Where I feel I need more practice is in the sorting or organization of my curation. I have yet to figure out in the time allotted how to sort my content in a logical way. It is posted based on which article I scooped first. I started to work in the edit area and found because I have two pages worth or material it is not as easy as I had hoped to move materials.
7) Does the content's arrangement provide a context explaining why the resource is important? and 8) Does the content outline order of importance?
I plan on searching in more detail on how to sort my information on my curation page. I do have a specific theme and it is titled at the top of my curation page. The information is placed by detail (i.e. iPads or Interactive White Boards), but the order of the content could be changed to show importance.
9) Is the content editorialize for key points?
Yes, there are key points and I wrote insights to show the main idea.
10) Does the curator include editorialized comments demonstrating source creditability and relevance to theme?
My insights tend to focus more on the relevance to theme, so I continue to curate I can focus on the source.
11) Are the sources credible?
A majority of my sources come from educational websites and articles. I did incorporate some blog and teacher posts for idea because I feel that teachers can be a credible source if after the article you feel that it was well researched.
12) Is the content presented in a clear, yet creative way? and 13) Is the content curated using an interactive platform?
I used Scoop.it, so the creativity for my firs time using it was limited. As I continued to search the editing options I was able to add a little more personality to the page. There is still a lot for me to learn on this platform.
14) Is the content shared in multiple places?
I was able to share my curation on my blog, Facebook, and Twitter, so it was accessible on many social media platforms.
15) Is the curated content accessible to audiences with similar interests?
Yes.
16) Does the selected platform allow viewers to interact with the curated content?
Yes.
17) Does the curated content invite viewers to ask questions, express interest, and/or join the conversation?
As for inviting others to join the conversation, it depends on their interests. Scoop.it allows for shared information to be accessible and commented on.
Link to my PLN Group's Curation Criteria Project
Link to my Curation: Interactive Learning in Education
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