STANDARDS ADDRESSED
Learning how to evaluate a search engine is
addressed in both the
Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning and the
National
Educational Technology Standards.
Information Literacy
Standards
Standard 1 The student who is
information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
The student knows how to structure a search across a variety of spices and formats to locate the best information to meet a particular need.
Standard 2 The student who is
information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
The student who is information literate
weighs information carefully and wisely to determine its quality. That
student understands traditional and emerging principles for assessing the
accuracy, validity, relevance, completeness, and impartiality of
information.
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Technology Foundation Standards for Students
5. Technology research tools
- Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
- Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
- Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Technology Foundation Standards for Teachers
II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and
Experiences - Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by
technology. Teachers:
C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and
suitability.III. Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum
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Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies
for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:
A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content
standards and student technology standards.
C. apply technology to develop students’ higher-order skills and
creativity.
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