Purpose of Today's Workshop
 

To introduce the different types of searching tools currently available on the World Wide Web. To learn how to decide which searching method and tool will work best for finding the type of information you are looking for. To learn various searching terms and rules in order to access information faster and with better results. To become aware of Internet Safety issues involved in using the Internet in the classroom.

Proficiencies

What participants need to be able to do by the end of today's workshop

Searching Strategies Overview

• Online Presentation-Types of Searching Strategies


Internet Safety Issues
 

• CIESE Internet Safety Page - Packed with resources on Filtering Software, Acceptable Use Policies and Case Studies.
• GetNetWise- Packed with resources for a kid safe Internet experience.

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Searching For Educational Materials On The Net
 

Using a Directory to Find Educational Material
Yahoo!
Using a Search Engine to Find Educational Material
AltaVista
Using a Subject Guide to Find Educational Material
Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators

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Other Search Tools
 

Top Search Engines	Top Web Directories	Top Meta Search Tools
HotBot Excite NorthernLight Lycos Go Google Fast Search AskJeeves	About.com Web Crawler LookSmart Magellan Electric Library Librarian's Index to the Internet Britannica Web's Best Infomine	Ask Jeeves C4 MetaCrawler All The Web DogPile Mamma Direct Hit
Education Only Web Directories		Search & Sort Tools for Teachers
Busy Teachers' Web Site Eisenhower National Clearinghouse The Exploratorium StudyWeb Teacher's First	Education World TeacherNet Teachers.Net Homework Central Awesome Library	ExplorAsource Copernicus Science NetLinks
		Kid's Search Tools
		Ask Jeeves for Kids Yahooligans Searchopolis Smart Zones AltaVista w/Family Filter

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Planning Searches
 

When we do searches on the internet, we often waste a lot of time.  A litte planning before-hand can help you find the information you are looking for.  Some useful tools for planning include: Word Webs Idea Maps Concept Maps

Citing Internet Resources
 

• How To Cite Internet Resources
• NoodleTools Online Bibliography Builder - this form based tool formats, saves and prints your multi source bibliography. Just add information.

Supplementary Learning Resources

• Primer in Boolean Logic
• CIESE Instructional Resources Page
• Search Engine Watch - Search Engine News an Information
• What is a Meta Search Engine
• Learning More about Search Engines and Subject Directories
• Finding Information on the Internet:  Tutorial
• NetResearch : Finding Information Online- A Great Book For Educators Using The Internet for Research
• Yahoo!'s list of Search Engines (one for every topic)
• Internet "Onesearch" with Mega Search Engines- A great article for understanding how meta-searching works
• Learn to Search the Internet by TeachersWebOnline tutorial on how to search the Internet (designed for teachers)
• Search Engine Showdown - Much general info; excellent charts comparing search engine features
• WebTeacher - Primer and tutorials that include searching