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TECH325

Searching and Researching on the Internet

Course Description:

With today's changing technologies, our planet, it seems, has become a smaller place - although the amount of information easily available and extremely accessible in the world of the Internet has increased exponentially. Students need digital literacy now more than ever before. To search effectively for information on the Internet and conduct research, students need new skills that will help them understand where and how to find information, and then how to dig deeper and use the content effectively. Learn strategies for helping your students develop searching and researching skills, including the use of Web 2.0 tools such as Web start pages, blogs, wikis, and social bookmarks. Explore ways to create authentic learning environments that make use of primary resources, go beyond sites such as Wikipedia for research, and teach responsible Web use. For the course project, create a research toolbox for developing searching and researching skills that you can use in a specific curriculum area.

Classroom Link-Access to students recommended. PBS Classroom Link courses ask learners to implement lessons with their class or with a small group of students (options for learners without access to students are available.

For assignments and evaluation details, see the full Syllabus.

Graduate Credit Information:

Graduate credit may be obtained from the provider(s) listed below, for an additional fee after the course begins.

Adams State College - 2.0 credits - pricing

Indiana University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Northwest Nazarene University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Madonna University - 2.0 credits - pricing

Central Michigan University - 2.0 credits - pricing

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