Effective Internet Search Strategies (Grades K-12)

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      Registration Fee $124        Tell a Friend About PDI Online Courses

Topical Outline/Three Units    Click here to request a copy of the syllabus

Unit One Introduction to the Course Introduction to the Internet Test #1 Post an autobiography (what you teach, grade level, etc.) 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 Test #3

Unit Four Teaching Search Strategies to Students  Finding Current Information Creating a Search Strategy Test #4 Unit Five Evaluating a Website Recommended Websites that Support Your Curriculum Test #5 Unit Six Fun Internet Quiz Creating an Online Scavenger Hunt Written Assignment: Create an Online Scavenger Hunt for Students