Have you ever checked out the website "
Let Me Google That for You". It's pretty hilarious. As kids were in the throws of digital learning last year. I found myself saying that a-lot.
HERE is an example of the greatness of that site. It also made me reflect on how our students search. For example, my students are studying about osmosis and I told them to find 3 facts about osmosis. Guess where the first three facts came from? Most of the time it was the first three things that showed up on a Google search for osmosis (If you are wondering, its a wikipedia article, the definition from Webster Dictonary, and a Youtube video). 2/3 of those sources are not necessarily 100% factual. Wikipedia articles can be editied and who knows the reliability of the Youtube video. So, how do I make sure that my students are good searchers. Common Sense Media lists these
5 tips. Also, think about what you want your students to search for. With a Google search not only can you search the web and pictures but you can also search news sites, videos, images, by useage rights and other criteria. If you would like more information on helping your students be better searchers speak to your media specialists or send me a message. We would love to help!
