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Marie Bénéat Conklin FNES 637 Technology Sources

**1** **Source:** //Journal of Family & Consumer Sciences Education, 29(1), Spring/Summer 2011// **Title:** Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher Use of Technology to Teach Higher Order Thinking Skills by: Beth Hirose (Round Lake High School) **Link:** [] Synopsis: This study surveys FCS teachers about their training and confidence in using technology in the classroom. It also looks at the level of support given from schools in which they work. The study showed that in general FCS teachers are confident and forward thinking when incorporating technology into the classroom.

**2** **Source:** “Good Eats” (Food Network TV program) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** Good Eats is a tv cooking program that often incorporates the scientific aspect of food and cooking into each episode and uses an educational approach. I think these clips would make great hooks in a Food and Nutrition Class because they are informative and filled with fun facts.

**3** **Source:** Baking 911 (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This website has answers to “all questions baking”. It offers explains the scientific aspect of the baking process (gluten formation, yeast breads, leavening agents etc). It is a nice reference for teaching a baking focused foods class and would also be useful to the students as a guide. Most of the information on the website is available for free.

**4** **Source:** Science of cooking (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This website is a helpful classroom resource for food science. The website has articles about proper cooking techniques and highlights the science behind each technique. There is also plenty of information on nutrition, food safety, food news, and the site also has a food encyclopedia. The downside: The website has ads on side of page. **5** **Source:** Homestyler (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This website has a free online interior design planner. You can choose a layout or floor plan. From that point you can add windows, furniture, color schemes etc. This would be a helpful tool in an interior design class. Downside: Requires Adobe Flash, Some school’s may filter the site, and students will need guidance learning to use the program.

**6** **Source:** Good Character (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This website outlines lesson plan ideas on the topic of character education including: self-esteem, peer pressure, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. There are links to videos on each subject as well as classroom activities, student assignments, self-evaluations, and important questions to ask students to go along with each video.

**7** **Source:** Spatulatta: Cooking 4 Kids Online (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This website has a large catalog of “video recipe” for visual learners, lessons in cooking basics, information about cooking supplies/utensils, and information about basic weights and measures in the kitchen. The website is a great tool for motivating kids to eat healthy. Students can share recipes on the site and enter recipe contests. Another fun feature is that hosts of the educational videos are often kids themselves! Requirements: Quicktime

**8** **Source:** Kidnetic (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** This is an interactive website for educators, parents, and students that teaches about the body, food, and nutrition. There are recipes, games, quizzes and fun facts about physical, activity, healthy eating, and self-esteem. There is a special section just for parents that encourages communication and provides tips for getting the whole family exercising and eating right. There is also a “Leader’s Guide” for educators that contains lesson ideas. Requirements: Adobe Flash

**9** **Source:** “Sew-lutions Guidelines” (website) **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** An online collection of educational articles that cover many aspects of learning to sew. Topics include everything from choosing the right fabric to sewing in a zipper. The step-by-step instructions and diagrams are very useful for an apparel/fashion class.

**10** **Source:** It All Adds Up **Link:** [] **Synopsis:** An interactive program designed to help high school teachers and students understand responsible personal finance management skills and the proper care and use of credit. Topics include: Buying a Car, Getting & Using a Credit Card, Saving, Budgeting, & Going to College. Requirements: Shockwave Plug-in