I have yet to read the article that has caused so much buzz in the blogging world this week. Every time I try to open the Pulpit magazine article on Home, Private or Public School, it freezes up my browser. So I can’t directly comment on the article, but here is a link to a great biblical response to the article.
Update: I’ve now read the article, and even more believe the above article should be read. I’ve also posted more on it at my ‘from me’ blog,.
As I said last week, I love “real” books. Holding them in my hands, flipping the pages, scanning, skimming, and reading closely the printed page. But – I also find online research helps – well, helpful. This week I’m sharing 2 weblinks, because they are related – both research tools I use.
When I’m writing at the computer, it is so much easier to look a word up and copy and paste the definition into into my “paper” (computer document) than to write it all out by hand. My favorite dictionary is Webster’s 1828, the original American dictionary. I found a search box on someone’s blog for it the other day. I’ll have to get the code and add it to my webpages too.
The other research tools I love to use online are Bible reference tools. Like the 1828, I have hardcopies of them too, and I do use them and teach the children to use them also. But when you want the convenience of not having to drag them all out and be surrounded by a pile of open books, and want to save time, searching online tools is helpful. And again you can cut and paste what you need into your “papers”. Blueletter Bible is my favorite online Bible reference site.
These 2 tools will help both you and your students complete your research, and insert it, much quicker. I hope you find them as helpful as I do. To read more Weblinks Wednesday posts (hosted by SoCalVal) click the duck graphic above.
