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 * Using the Internet for Research - Middle Level Learners **

//** Sample Skills **//

 * I can use a variety of search engines when collecting information from online sources.
 * I can use advanced searching techniques (e.g. Boolean search techniques) when collecting information from online sources.
 * I can locate information from online databases (e.g. Infotrac).
 * I can evalute a website to ensure the source and information is accurate and believable.
 * I can use online bookmarking sites to collect information that I gather.
 * I can skim and scan online information to identify main ideas.
 * I can analyse the text features of online sources of information.
 * I can present my information using a varity of different types of software.

// Resources and Lessons //
Common Sense Media lesson ideas for students in all grades
 * [[file:supportingtechnology/Evaluating and Citing Internet Sites from Pearson Social 6.docx|Evaluating and Citing Internet Sources ]]- adapted from Pearson's Grade 6 Social Studies Resource**


 * [[file:supportingtechnology/Internet Detective Agency.docx|Internet Detective Agency ]]- Learning How Web Pages are Set Up**


 * Using Excel to Present Information Tutorial** Excel Tutorial


 * Evaluating Wikipedia Worksheet - Wikipedia Reliability Worksheet shared by Jeff Kingwell (Elrose)**

**Wading Through the Web: Internet Research vs Traditional Research from Read/Write/Think** - In this lesson, students hold a class discussion about Internet research, including the differences between this type of research and traditional research and how to cite sources found on the Internet. Students view an interactive PowerPoint presentation that covers Internet search strategies, features of several search engines, and citation of Internet sources. As students watch, they conduct activities related to the topics introduced in the presentation.

Netiquette and Safety - Middle Level Learners - //Teaching students to use technology appropriately, ethically and responsibly is a huge challenge for educators in the age of instant messaging and social media. For too long, the world wide web has been more like the wild, wild, west where few rules and regulations have existed. These are critical skills if our students are going to effectively navigate the world beyond the classroom.//

===//**21st Century Information Fluency** is an online tool for students to use when evaluating websites://=== //Students enter the web address and type in their notes about author, publisher, accuracy, etc. Their notes are then printed as a report on the authenticity of the websit////e.// //This allows students to dig deeper into the online source to ensure the information is believable.// //Click on the icon to access the page.//

//**Video Supports for this Topic:**// [] [] [] (this one is about 7 minutes long – a little more “lecture” but still quite informative – higher grades probably) Have students take some jot notes about the key points to get an idea about the criteria about webpage evaluation. You will have to pause from time to time to get it all down!

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