Validating Web information can be very difficult but is a very critical for students and teachers to develop. Understanding what makes a valid site as well as learning effective search techniques can be a preventive against coming up with misleading and inappropriate websites.
1st - Search with Extensions
Extensions are the last bit of the url address. These can help keep your search in a specific category and with credible sites. They are bits of information found in the domain name and they refer to groups or categories. Extensions are used to help find specific categories.
2nd - Creating a Virtual Index
Finding information from a large website can be extremely overwhelming and frustrating. Creating a virtual index or a quick list of web pages with the same root domain name.
Learning how to use all the search techniques and understanding the grammar of the internet can help with creative and critical thinking and research. Not only will it make sure the information is validated but it's about finding quality resources that are safe for your students.
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Country codes are important. Teaching extensions to our kids early is very important.
ReplyDeleteTeaching extensions is a lesson that we should start off with at the beginning of every year. I would bet that most students don't know the true meanings of these.
ReplyDeleteI agree teaching students how to validate information is very important. Teaching extensions is good, but I think that we need to go beyond that.
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