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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 $185        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 Online Course

  • Assignment #1: Teacher Autobiographies
  • Introduction to the Internet
  • Citing Internet Sources

Unit Two

  • Effective Search Strategies for Educational Resources

  • Assignment #2: Conduct a Basic Content Search 
  • Saving Internet Resources
  • Using Bookmarks

Unit Three

  • Beyond the Basics: Boolean Search Strategies
  • Assignment #3: Conduct a Boolean Content Search and Report Results
  • E-Mail Projects

Unit Four

  • Developing a Search Strategy
  • Teaching Search Strategies to Students
  • Internet Security
  • Assignment #4: Develop a lesson plan to teach search strategies

Unit Five

  • Evaluating a Website
  • Recommended Websites that Support Your Curriculum
  • Assignment #5: Evaluate websites

Unit Six

  • Designing an Online Scavenger Hunt
  • Finding Current News/Weather/Information
  • Fun Internet Quiz
  • Assignment #6: Create an online scavenger hunt

 

 

 

Chapman Course Number: 9365A

Three Graduate Level Credits

PDI Course Number: 33A22

 

  Registration Fee $185

 

 

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