Web Browsing: Research and Citing Sources Grades 6-8
Review Throughout the tutorials, I often felt that some of the information was simply a refresher course on things I already knew. However, the tutorials really helped to fill in the blanks about things I never really thought about. For example, I knew to type the name of the website in order to bring it up, but I was unaware of what the term "URL" actually stood for. In addition, I did not know what each part of the URL meant. These pieces of information did not necessarily help me navigate through the internet better, but I do feel more informed about the internet in general.
There may be some issues with kids searching for information on the internet, as keywords sometimes don't bring up the information we are looking for. Perhaps I can offer some suggestions to help them make each search as efficient as possible. In addition, it would be nice if I could offer some examples to assist them in their research. This will save time and make the time we do have more worthwhile.
The only problem I had was when I forgot to save the picture of my quiz the first time around, and was forced to take it again in order to get a snapshot. This really didn't have anything to do with the software though, which I thought was very self explanatory and fun. They did a great job using pictures in the lessons for visual learners like myself.
ISTE NETS Standards for Students
Browsing Basics| 5. | Digital Citizenship |
| Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: |
| | a. | advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. | |
| 6. | Technology Operations and Concepts |
| Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: |
| | a. | understand and use technology systems. | | b. | select and use applications effectively and productively. | |
URLs| 1. | Creativity and Innovation |
| Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: |
| | a. | apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. | |
| 2. | Communication and Collaboration |
| Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: |
| | a. | interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. | |
| 6. | Technology Operations and Concepts |
| Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: |
| | a. | understand and use technology systems. | | b. | select and use applications effectively and productively. | |
Web Search| 3. | Research and Information Fluency |
| Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: |
b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the
appropriateness to specific tasks.
| 4. | Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making |
| Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: |
c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.
| 5. | Digital Citizenship |
| Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: |
| | a. | advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. |
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| 6. | Technology Operations and Concepts |
| Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: |
| | a. | understand and use technology systems. | | b. | select and use applications effectively and productively. | |
Validity and Sourcing | 1. | Creativity and Innovation |
| Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: |
| | a. | apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. | |
| 2. | Communication and Collaboration |
| Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: |
| | a. | interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. | | b. | communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.
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| 5. | Digital Citizenship |
| Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: |
| | a. | advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. | | b. | exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.
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| 6. | Technology Operations and Concepts |
| Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: |
| | a. | understand and use technology systems. | | b. | select and use applications effectively and productively. | |
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