Module 1
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Planning & Searching

Objectives:

  • Learn about the various search tools and kinds of searches.
  • Decide what search tool to use based on what you are looking for.
  • Understand how to communicate with the search tool.
  • Explore the different ways to search Michigan Teacher Network.
  • Use search tools specifically made for the K-12 education community.
  • Learn how to help your students become effective searchers.
The Internet provides an ocean of resources. Before you dive right in, it is important to know what you are looking for and how you may find it. Learn to plan your search to save time as well as to have more useful results. Although it is often ok to surf the Internet, other times you may be in a hurry or already know what you are looking for. Learn effective search strategies to use at school and at home. Learn how to teach those skills to your students.

Lesson #1 --
Know What You’re Looking For & Where to Look

Lesson #2 --
Using the Michigan Teacher Network

Lesson #3 --
Search Tools for Educators

Lesson #4 --
General Search Tools

Lesson #5 --
Taking it to the Classroom

Module Wrap-Up

 

 

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