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Author
Sarah
Subject
Digital Literacy
Difficulty
8th Grade
Create a lesson that teaches students how to conduct effective and efficient internet searches, focusing on developing critical digital literacy skills. Guide learners through formulating precise search queries using operators, keywords, and filters to narrow results. Include practice opportunities where students evaluate search results for credibility and relevance. Incorporate real-world scenarios that demonstrate when and how to refine searches when initial results aren't helpful. Develop act...
This resource focuses on enhancing digital literacy skills, specifically mastering online search techniques. The objective is to learn how to create precise search queries using keywords and operators, which allows users to find information quickly and accurately. It covers the mechanics of effective searching, instructs on using search operators such as quotation marks, minus signs, and domain limitations. Additionally, it elaborates on evaluating online sources using the CRAAP test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose), and addresses the importance of distinguishing reliable sources from less credible ones. Activities include constructing queries, analyzing sources, and reflecting on research habits, culminating in a reinforced understanding of digital literacy’s importance in today’s information landscape.