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Have you ever searched for hours on the Internet and still not found exactly what you need? In this course, you will learn how to quickly and effectively search the Internet. You will explore the search engines available and determine which is best for your needs. You will also practice narrowing topics and using Boolean search terms to get the best possible results from a search.

"The content and resources were first rate. I learned so much about the Internet. This course met its educational objectives for me. I am able to do so much more for myself and hopefully now my students." - Robert Spiers

Three Enrollment Options

Course Registration Only $124

Course plus graduate level credit from USD ($124 plus $200)

Course plus continuing education units from USC ($124 plus $200)

 

Topical Outline:

Unit One Introduction to the Internet Assignment #1: Write an autobiography Assignment #2: Article reflection Test #1 Unit Two Citing Internet Sources Effective Search Strategies for Educational Resources Saving Internet Resources Test #2 Unit Three Using Bookmarks Boolean Search Strategies E-Mail Projects Assignment #3: Respond to a classmate Test #3

Unit Four  Creating an environment for learning  Managing the differentiated instruction classroom  Adjusting and grouping instruction  Test #4 Unit Five  Strategies for differentiating your curriculum  Guidelines for tiered assignment  Test #5 Unit Six  Differentiated instruction lesson plans and tips  Differentiated instruction and technology  Resources for incorporating differentiated instruction  Assignment #4:  Create a three-tiered lesson plan

 

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