Now that you've spent some time with this week's materials, think about the following questions and respond to any or all of them by starting new topic or replying to a topic in one of the discussion spaces. (How do I participate?)
What is the most significant or exciting idea or skill you're taking away from this module? What tip can you not wait to share with a friend?
Respond in Google Groups or Google+
What do you think is it about most peoples' search habits that hinders their ability to conduct effective searches? What are your own search habits like, and what is one thing you might consider changing about them?
Respond in Google Groups or Google+
Check out the homepage of the RYT Hospital--Dwayne Medical Center. What do you think of this site--credible? Less than credible? Were there any indicators of quality, or any immediate red flags? What did you do to verify the site's credibility?
Respond in Google Groups or Google+
Nicholas Carr rather controversially claims that it is. What do you think--is the instant-answer search engine corroding our ability to engage deeply with information and ideas, or have we entered a new era where technologies like Google have simply changed what it means to engage with information? Have you noticed your own behavior changing? For better, or for worse?
Ideas for contributing your reflection: