Carolina Ramirez LSSL 5391 Internet for School Librarians
Teach About Online Information Searching Assignment
For this assignment I decided to target the parents and teach them how to evaluate three websites to check their reliability and accuracy. My topic for this assignment was 3 Dimensional Figures. This is normally a difficult math concept for the students to grasp and parents are always in search of more information to review with their child.
I was also able to review some of the Bare Bones Lessons on evaluating web pages. This allowed me to accurately teach parents on what to look for when browsing a web page in the internet.
Teach Someone Something Assignment
This past week we covered 3-Dimensional shapes in math. Parents wanted to find more information on this math concept on the internet to show their child.
This tutorial is intended for parents to find websites on 3-Dimensional shapes.
When you start searching and you want to search for a specific topic, use the google browser or if you are browsing to see what is available for a particular subject, use the Yahoo browser. For this particular tutorial we are searching for a specific topic (3-Dimensional Shapes) so will use the Google browser.
When you get to the Google browser, use the search engine and type 3 dimensional shapes in the search engine. We will be looking at 3 websites on this topic. Let’s take a look at the first URL shown. Pay attention to the ending of the URL (it’s domain). I noticed that it ends with .com which means it's a commercial business site. This is one of the 5 top level domains. Which can mean that it might be reliable. However, we must look at some important characteristics to make sure that it is a reputable website and you are able to get up to date information and correct facts about the 3-Dimensional shapes.
Check the last date page was updated
Check to see if it has an email link, questions link or comment links
Check to see if it has the name of the page owner, address, telephone, email address of the page owner.
If most of the above characters are shown then you are able to rely on the website. If most of these characteristics are not displayed then do not use this website and continue your search.
References
USC Beaufort Library. (2014, October). Internet Archive WayBack Machine. E. Chamberlain. http://www.sc.edu/beaufort/library/pages/bones/lesson5.shtml
Hi Carolina,
ReplyDeleteThis is a great topic to use for your research, I think it is great that you focused on the parents as your audience. Many of our parents don't know how to check for legitimate web pages that are reliable for research. I like that you gave tips like check on the date of updated webpage. It's a great way to know that the information is up to date with the latest information that will help parents.Great job!
This is a great model for learning about evaluating websites! Great video!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolina! I really enjoyed your video and the fact that you focused on the parents for your audience. Overall the video was informative and would be very helpful for parents who don't have this background knowledge already.
ReplyDeleteBy teaching parents how to identify trustworthy websites, you're giving them valuable tools to better support their child at home. This a such a helpful guide and I'm sure parents would really appreciate the advice you've provided!
ReplyDeleteHi Carolina! This is SUCH an important skills. I really like how you targeted parents with this information. Typically if a student needs help, they are going to go to a parent first. Parents should know the basics too! Great job!
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