Description

Why do we need to know how to search for resources on the Internet? Information is stored on the Internet as a vast collection of inter-linked electronic pages. These pages are stored, or hosted on, thousands of Web servers worldwide. The amount of information held on these pages is massive. With such a huge amount of information available, it can be difficult to seek out useful documents amongst the many irrelevant ones and users can be easily overwhelmed as a result. So it is beneficial to know how to look for the information you require from these hundred of electronic pages. The purpose of this unit is to give you the skills to use the Internet to successfully locate resources which are suitable for learning and teaching. The World Wide Web offers an excellent opportunity to gain access to a wide range of resources presented in a variety of formats, including text, images, audio, video, animation, interactive games, discussion boards and lesson plans.

Content:

1. Search for resources using a keyword search
2. Search for resources using a subject directory search
3. Search for images
4. Search for resources using a website’s own search facility
5. Save search results
6. Evaluate websites
7. Take a screen capture

Level: Beginner

Audience: All education staff

Pre Skills:

1. Familiarity with a browser
2. Knowledge of the Internet

Hardware:

1. Internet access
2. Personal computer (PC)

Software: Internet Explorer V 5.5 or above