How to Choose a Search Engine

From The University of Albany

Bright Planet

Guide to effective searching of the Internet

Internet Archives

have a URL that no longer works? Try the Wayback Machine at the Internet Archive; simply type in the entire URL, and you will receive a list of the times that the site was cached.

Web Literacy

Educational Consultant Alan November describes our generation (teachers in the classroom!) as the Information Age's first generation. That is, we are "immigrants" using technology. We can speak the "language" but don't feel comfortable doing it because it is not our first language.

Bernie Dodge Tips for Searching

Uses an acronym (NETS) for searching

Search Engine Watch

Web searching tips

UC Berkley Tutorial

Finding information on the Internet

Learn4Ever

Learn4Ever is a comprehensive subject specific website created for teachers, parents, students and Instructional Technology Specialists. It has hundreds of links to lesson plans, resources, articles and best practice resources.

SEIR*TEC

Searching for help with searching?

UC Berkley Tutorial

Finding information on the Internet

wiredsafety.org

wiredsafety.org is the world's largest online safety and help group. Educators need to understand that the greatest risk our children face online is being denied access. The Internet is essential to our children's education, future careers and lives. But even the most experienced Internet user doesn't understand how children use the Internet and how to help them have a safer and more enjoyable surfing experience.

Ivy's Search Engine Resources for Kids

A great comprehensive list of search engines appropriate for children.

netTrekker Registration

The PA Department of Education has purchased netTrekker licenses for all teacher, students, and parents in Pennsylvania. Click the link above to access the registration page. (Note: You will need an IU keyword to create an account. Contact Deb Watson or Larysa Nadolny to receive CCIU's keyword.)

netTrekker Login Page

Once you create an account, use the link above to access netTrekker.

Thinking Critically about Websites

Evaluating websites from UCLA

The Good the Bad and the Ugly

Great Examples of Hoax Sites

Alan November

This site provides key information related to the importance of information literacy. Start with the Archive of Articles link and the Information Literacy link.

Noodle Tools: Information Literacy and Search Strategies

Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need

The Deep Web

A tutorial by University Libraries at the University of Albany.

Getting in Deep: Finding the Deep Web When You Need It.

The best way for schools and students to find the deep and the worthy is to take advantage of Debbie Abilock's wonderful page "Information Literacy: Search Strategies - Choose the Best Search for Your Information Need" at NoodleTools. Click here to give it a try.