Jun 27 2017

ISTE 2017: Teach Students to Be Savvy Online Researchers

Digital research skills are a key component of 21st-century literacy.

Participants

    Jenni Voorhees, Academic Technology Coordinator, Sidwell Friends School

    Angela Smith, Librarian, Sidwell Friends School

     

     

Video Highlights

  • ​Many students need instruction in how to evaluate the quality, accuracy and source of online information.
  • Teachers should integrate digital literacy into assignments, particularly those requiring online research.
  • Students can learn to use clues, such as website URLs and posting dates, to assess the quality of related information.

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