How to contact meJust in case you find this worthwhile, I didn't want to bury my contact information at the bottom of this page. You can reach me via e-mail at [email protected] or on Twitter at @JohnHRaby. Your to-do list
How do you know when you have a reliable source?
Reading a URLDo you know what URL stands for? Did you know that a URL can tell more about a website than the title? You just need to know how to read one. Let's look at some common elements to URLs to see what we know. Once you know how to read a URL can you tell me what the URL below means? http://rabyclasses.weebly.com/web-literacy/becoming-a-better-searcher My family needs your helpMy boys are at home sick. I've been trying to find reliable information to help them out and I need your help. Which website should I use: the American College of Pediatricians or the American Academy of Pediatrics? Do some research on the internet and tell me which one you think is the better choice and how you reached that conclusion. Advanced Search Tools and Reading LaterallyLet's look at some of the tools that Google offers and see how we can use them to our advantage.
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Other activities I've done with my studentsSponsored ContentWebsites are littered with sponsored content. Can you spot all of it? Use the website assigned to you to see if you can find all of the sponsored content.
Which grizzly bear do you want to take home?Congratulations! You've won a grizzly bear! You must now choose between the grizzles in the images above. Please indicate which grizzly bear you want to take home with you and explain at your class' padlet below. What's the real news story?Is it
Bias in the newsWhere do the news sources that you and your family follow fall on the political spectrum? Use the All Sides website to determine the bias of your news sources. Please record a response for each news source at the link for your class below.
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