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This tab includes lots of practical information to help you using online information.
This tab includes lots of practical information to help you using online information.
This page gives an overview.
This page gives an overview.
There are pages specifically for evaluating websites, better online searching, fake news and referencing.
There are pages specifically for evaluating websites, better online searching, fake news and referencing.
The information search process (ISP), explains the stages, steps and skills used to complete an information task. This is an essential life skill, relevant inside and outside of school.
The information search process (ISP), explains the stages, steps and skills used to complete an information task. This is an essential life skill, relevant inside and outside of school.
(Further pages are on their way including using images, plagiarism and copyright. There will also be a page including all the scaffolds and guides to help you research more effectively.)
(Further pages are on their way including using images, plagiarism and copyright. There will also be a page including all the scaffolds and guides to help you research more effectively.)
Research has never been easier, and harder!
Research has never been easier, and harder!
Positives:
The amount of information available online is increasing all the time so it is possible now to complete research and assignments without ever having to pick up a book.
Technological advances mean that it has become easier to access, use, share and create information.
It is wrong (and unfair) to assume that just because students are often on their phones and know how to use computers, that they know how to find and use the information they need.
It is wrong (and unfair) to assume that just because students are often on their phones and know how to use computers, that they know how to find and use the information they need.
Negatives:
Online searches can return lots of results, but the answers are hard to find.
Anyone can put information online, so it is difficult to recognise relevant, expert-written and age-appropriate information.
It takes guidance and practice to research well, especially using online information.
Access to digital information is physical and cognitive.
Access to digital information is physical and cognitive.
Physical access is having a reliable device and wifi available to use online information.
Cognitive access is having the skills to know how to find and use digital tools and information successfully.
Having a computer and wifi access will not mean a student gets better results. Explicit instruction and the ability to practise 'information skills' are required also to ensure improvement and success.
Online Safety
Online Safety
The eSafety Commissioner ( https://www.esafety.gov.au) is a government website with information for educators, parents, students and the community about online safety.
The eSafety guide is particularly useful for information about the latest apps, games and social media, including how to protect your information and report inappropriate content.
The NSW Department of Education website for Digital Citizenship has information for teachers, parents and students.
The Australian Council on Children and the Media provides useful guides for movies and apps with reviews explaining age suitability and any content that may be of concern.
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