Q3 Web Site Evaluation Introduction
Introduction
You have learned how to be a better researcher and even learned some fun facts about the U.S. Constitution. Now we are going to make sure that, as you are doing your research, the resources you find are accurate, up-to-date, and are credible.
I Can Statements
- find the most reliable resources to use when I do research
- use an online database (like those in mel.org)
- use a search engine
- search safely
- evaluate web sites
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
b. Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process
2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property
3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solving authentic problems
Websites and Documents
Websites
- Evaluating Sources: The CRAAP Test
- Fact Monster.com
- Michigan eLibrary
- Research Guides
- Pacific North Tree Octopus
Videos from Outside Sources
21t4s Videos
21t4s Documents & Quizzes