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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Detailed Description: NoodleBib is a site that assists students, educators and librarians throughout the entire research process. The site is commonly used for its citation creator for MLA/APA formats and the note-taking program. Versions of Noodle Tools: NoodleBib MLA Starter (free) - this a free version created for elementary students who are novices in creating bibliographies. It introduces them to correctly citing citations that they would commonly encounter. It includes examples of how to cite magazines, books, newspapers, interviews, webpage’s, etc. NoodleBib Express (free) - this is another free version that is useful to students who are in need of a few quick citations. Both MLA and APA format are available. NoodleBib MLA and APA Advanced (subscription) - this is the full version of NoodleBib that includes a note-taking component as well as full coverage of the MLA Handbook and APA Publication Manual. Platform and System Requirements: NoodleBib is utilized via the World Wide Web (WWW) however the following system requirements are recommended: Microsoft Internet Explorer: Versions 6.x and higher (5.x on Mac) Mozilla Firefox: Version 1.0 and higher Netscape Browser: Versions 7.x and higher Opera: Versions 8.x and higher Safari: Version 1.3 and higher Browser requirements for the note cards feature: If you are using the note cards feature , the browser requirements are more stricter because the feature depends on cutting edge DHTML and AJAX technologies that are only supported well in the browsers noted here: If you are using the note cards feature in NoodleBib, the browser requirements are stricter, since that feature depends on cutting-edge DHTML and AJAX technologies that are only supported well in the browsers noted here: Microsoft Internet Explorer: Versions 6.x and higher (not supported on Mac) Mozilla Firefox: Version 1.5 and higher (PC and Mac) Netscape Browser: Version 8.1 and higher Browser settings: You must have both cookies and JavaScript (also called active scripting) enabled in your browser. If one of these features is disabled, you will not be able use NoodleBib. For instructions on how to enable JavaScript and cookies in your particular browser, refer to: http://www.noodletools.com/kb/index.php?article=115 Official Website: www.noodletools.com Individuals Cost The registration form for individual users can be found at: http://www.noodletools.com/subscriber/signup.php You are eligible for the individual subscription rates if you and your family members will be the only ones using the existing account. Noodle Tools

subscriptions for individual/family accounts must be purchased through one of their online credit card payment services. Individual subscription rates: $4.00 for 3 months, $6.00 for 6 months (25% discount) or $8.00 for one year (50% discount). Teachers, schools, districts, consortia, and public libraries Cost Subscription information and pricing for group subscriptions (classrooms, school, districts, libraries, etc) can be found at: http://www.noodletools.com/tools/subscriptions.php The registration form for a group subscription can be found at: http://www.noodletools.com/tools/subscribe.php Use in Educational Setting Teaching tool: Teaches evaluation and analysis Extensive help for each citation element at the point of need. Guides learner through difficult decisions about the source material. Fast, personal responses to individual citation questions. Generates parenthetical reference for each citation, with additional advanced help. Checks for mistakes in punctuation, abbreviations, and more Promotes ethical research: Ease of use and expert advice gives students confidence to cite even the most difficult sources. Online note cards capture author's words, images, graphs, and original formatting. Software guides student through paraphrasing and prompts for original thinking. Built-in editor enables annotation of notes, improving comprehension, analysis and reflection. Note cards linked to citations to ensure proper attribution Assessment for learning: Students share working bibliographies and note cards with teachers for feedback. While viewing a student's citation form, teacher can insert comments and ask questions. Statistical graphs analyze quantity, variety and currency of sources Convenient and up-to-date Web-based, saved work can be accessed from any computer, no software to install. Bibliographies and note cards can be exported directly to Word. Prompt software changes to conform to current MLA and APA rules Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages Students learn to properly cite complicated sources Students are able to compile a listing of sources within the website and import into a word processing program Students can access the website anytime day or night (24/7) Teachers/librarians can have a site to reference to ensure they are properly citing sources too! Disadvantages If the website is down, than it could pose a problem for students who are facing deadlines Teachers, educators, librarians may not want to seek the training needed to be able to properly use the tool

Lack of monies to continue paying for the subscription (i.e. grant monies depleted) Students may become too dependent on the website Experience Using the Tool: During my time as a student I have utilized NoodleBib quite extensively. I have continuously been using the site for at least the last 3 years. Once I discovered the site I instantly added the link to my favorites. The website has been a lifesaver for me many times when facing deadlines. The site is very beneficial because you can get help anytime of the day or night. There is no waiting for a professor to return your e-mail or voicemail. The site has saved me from hours of searching through the APA manual and MLA Handbook. It simplifies how to properly cite pretty much any source you can think of. Trends and Future in Education: Effective teaching with technology is a forum much needed in educating those for the future. More importantly the technology/tool utilized must coincide with the teacher's goals and the learner's characteristics and needs, thus that tool/technology should enhance understanding. Most schools have computer labs and many have computers in every classroom and a vast majority of schools are connected to the Internet. By allowing students to have experience with technology early on prepares them to utilize later on in life.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Helpful Links Articles/Documents about Using the Tool in Education: How to Assess a Bibliography: http:www.noodletools.com/debbie/ethical/assessment.html NoodleBib at the University of Texas: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/noodlebib/ NoodleBib Tips: http:www.rlc.dcccd.edu/library/noodle/noodletips.pdf NoodleBib at Ithaca University: http://www.ithaca.edu/library/research/noodlebib.php A Guide to NoodleBib: http://www.nvnet.org/nvhs/lmc/NoodleA.html NoodleBib Blog: http://www.noodletools.com/blog/index.php none Optional: a note about this edit for the page history log Cancel Note that the content you create on http://course08.wikispaces.com is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 3.0 License. Please only submit content that you write yourself or that is in the public domain. Learn more about our open content policy.