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Q3 Web Site Evaluation Introduction

9. Web Site Evaluation

Introduction

You have learned how to be a better researcher and even learned some fun facts about the U.S. Constitution. Now, we will make that, as you are doing your research, the resources you find are accurate, up-to-date, and credible.


I Can Statements

  • find the most reliable resources to use when I do research
  • use an online database (like those in mel.org)
  • use a search engine
  • search safely
  • evaluate web sites

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

1. Empowered Learner
a. Articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning outcomes
b. Build networks and customize their learning environments in ways that support the learning process

2. Digital Citizen
b. Engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices
c. Demonstrate an understanding of and respect for the rights and obligations of using and sharing intellectual property

3. Knowledge Constructor
a. Plan and employ effective research strategies to locate information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
b. Evaluate the accuracy, perspective, credibility and relevance of information, media, data or other resources
c. Curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts or solving authentic problems