The Internet has made tons of information readily available to students, but not all of it is accurate or even real. That is one of the biggest challenges facing students doing research online - how do I know if it is real/accurate/valid/worthwhile? This is definitely a critical tech skill that all students should have.
Here is an excellent infographic and article with tips to help students evaluate web resources:
http://www.whoishostingthis.com/resources/evaluating-web-resources/
More resources:
10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have
Evaluating Web Sites Resource from Lesley University
Evaluating Web Sites Resource from Cornell University
Internet Safety Resources:
10 Tech Skills Every Student Should Have
Evaluating Web Sites Resource from Lesley University
Evaluating Web Sites Resource from Cornell University
Internet Safety Resources:
Internet Safety Resources - help students stay safe online
Discovery Education Web 20.11 - great internet safety resources.
Google Good to Know - online safety and data info
Google Family Safety Center - help promote safety online.
Web safety resource
Google Plus now open to Teens, with safety features
PBS Teachers - Excellent Resources for Educators - has resources on internet safety
Top 10 Resources from Discovery Education - all free - internet safety lessons too
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