Preventing+Research+Overload+for+Those+with+ADHD

= Preventing Research Overload for Those with ADHD  = Beth Ogle Today many teachers are using Web 2.0 technologies such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts as part of the learning experience in their classrooms. Many times students may need to contribute factual information either directly or indirectly to a classroom wiki or blog. The Internet can be a valuable research tool for such information. However, as many adults know, using the Internet to locate information can be both time saving and time wasting. For a student, especially one with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), locating information on the web for a research project can be overwhelming. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry defines the primary symptoms of ADHD as hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention. With so much information and stimuli on the Internet, locating reliable information can prove to be daunting. The teacher can help by actually using Web 2.0 technology to narrow the scope of student searches. One valuable resource that limits what sites students view is TrackStar. This online tool allows teachers to create a website of actual sites that they want their students to view. The teacher can add annotations to each site that gives directions and/or pertinent information about the site. A useful feature in TrackStar is that a particular site that a student retrieves can be viewed as a “Frame,” which allows the site to be viewed while still in TrackStar. This prevents the user from having to navigate back to Trackstar after viewing a particular site. A useful teacher related feature is that you can search and view “Tracks” created by other teachers to help in the creation of your own list of sites for your students to view. ** Resources: ** American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. (2009). //ADHD – A Guide for// //Families.// Retrieved October 10, 2010 from []

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