Module 3: search with a purpose
Students will learn methods for making the most of Google search options, as well as how to perform basic Boolean searches. Students will understand how the semantic web is evolving, and how to make use of it. Students will learn tips for how to spot invalid or non-scholarly websites through a set of criteria and thinking strategies. Students will understand skills they need to be digitally literate so that they can use the internet, and the internet does not use them.
Module 3: ISTE Standards
3a. Students will plan strategies to guide inquiry
3b. Students will locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
3c. Students will evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4b. Students will plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
4c. Students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
Module 3: ISTE Standards
3a. Students will plan strategies to guide inquiry
3b. Students will locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media
3c. Students will evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
4b. Students will plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project
4c. Students will collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
Module 3 learning resources
Go through each of the 6 resources below to learn more about performing good search, and critiquing your results to make sure the information you are finding is valid.
#1 Web search strategies in plain english video
#2 Using Boolean Operators video
#3 valid websites lesson
valid_websites_lesson.pdf | |
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#4 online link - "free forever: dog island"
Click the link to go to the website "Free Forever: Dog Island". Look for some clues as to whether this website is valid or not.
#5 test before you trust - guiding questions
test_before_you_trust.pdf | |
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#6 online link - "all about explorers"
Click the link to go to the website called "All About Explorers". Look for clues as to whether this website is valid or not.
#7 Module 3 Assignment
module_3_assignment.pdf | |
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CHECKLIST FOR MODULE 3:
1. I have watched the video "Web Search Strategies in Plain English"
2. I have watched the video "Using Boolean Operators"
3. I have downloaded and read the "Valid Websites" lesson
4. I have linked to and reviewed through the site "Free Forever: Dog Island"
5. I have downloaded and read the "Test Before You Trust - Guiding Questions" document
6. I have linked to and reviewed through the site "All About Explorers"
7. I have completed "MODULE 3 ASSIGNMENT" above according to the instructions
8. I have submitted my Module 3 Assignment to my teacher
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THESE 8 THINGS, YOU ARE READY FOR MODULE 4!
1. I have watched the video "Web Search Strategies in Plain English"
2. I have watched the video "Using Boolean Operators"
3. I have downloaded and read the "Valid Websites" lesson
4. I have linked to and reviewed through the site "Free Forever: Dog Island"
5. I have downloaded and read the "Test Before You Trust - Guiding Questions" document
6. I have linked to and reviewed through the site "All About Explorers"
7. I have completed "MODULE 3 ASSIGNMENT" above according to the instructions
8. I have submitted my Module 3 Assignment to my teacher
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE THESE 8 THINGS, YOU ARE READY FOR MODULE 4!