The internet is a huge resource for just about anything, and if used correctly it can be helpful for just about every aspect of teaching. It may be scary, and there are a million dangerous things on it, but if taught how to use it, the possibilities are endless. It is especially helpful in the areas of; real time data, original sources, simulations, collaboration, and publishing. Those are just 5 though of hundreds.
When we visit sites we should use a system to evaluate them. Below are some questions you could ask, and tips for deciding if a website is credible.
Is this site credible? Tips for deciding whether or not a web site is a good source of information.
1. Take the website apart, find out the original source.
2. Make sure you understand the purpose(s) of a Web site. Although those purpose(s) may not be entirely obvious.
3. Run a search on the author of the site or article.
4. Pay attention to the URL of the site. If it contains the world "user" or a "~" it is usually a site created by a user, and not necessarily a credible source.
5. If the URL includes .gov, or .edu it is usually more credible than a .com or .net site.
6. Run a search on the information in the site to see what other sources of information come up.
8 Questions to ask when evaluating a website.
1. Who wrote the pages and are they an expert? If you think so can you find out more about the author?
2.
What does the author say is the purpose of the site?
3.
When was the site created and last updated?
4.
Where does this information come from? Can I find out more about the producer or sponsor?
5.
Why is the information useful for my purpose? Could I find a better page?
6.
Is the site requiring me to register for something I don't need to register for?
7.
How many graphic images are used? Do they help me understand the information or are they advertisements for unrelated information?
8.
Is this a personal page or is it clear what organization is sponsoring the page? Can I find out more about the organization? Is there a link to their website
It is a tough task to keep children safe while surfing, but having a good filter is one thing that can assist in that task. It is also very important to teach them what to do if they encounter a "dangerous" site, and to help them learn how to judge if a website is safe or not.
In the box above "Internet in Education," there are some links to sites that I will use to help teach my students how to use the internet safely.
Here are some of the sites that I will be using to teach my students about safety on the Internet! The links are on my webpage at http://sites.google.com/site/misslindsaysclassroom/uen. Under Internet in Education
Net Smart
I Keep Kids Safe
Disney Internet Safety
FBI Internet Safety Tips
PBS Kids Internet Safety Game
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