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Why is it important for teachers, students, and parents to use credible sources?
Why is it important for teachers, students, and parents to use credible sources?
We live in a world where information is at our fingertips. While that speaks to how far we have come as a society, we now face the constant influx of unreliable information. In a time of "fake news" the "main concern for educators is how do they and their students locate the correct sources of information, as well as determine and identify what or who is a reliable source of information" (Percy 2003). We need to teach our staff, students, and their parents how to interact in this digital world.
We live in a world where information is at our fingertips. While that speaks to how far we have come as a society, we now face the constant influx of unreliable information. In a time of "fake news" the "main concern for educators is how do they and their students locate the correct sources of information, as well as determine and identify what or who is a reliable source of information" (Percy 2003). We need to teach our staff, students, and their parents how to interact in this digital world.
What should we look for?
What should we look for?
The evaluation tool that our district is encouraging staff to use and teach to our students is CAARP. Using the CAARP system can help students determine if the content they have selected is reliable and accurate.
- Currency: Is the information up-to-date?
- Authority: Who/What is the source, and is the person or organization/group considered to be reliable, and an expert?
- Accuracy: Is the information truthful, correct?
- Relevance: Does the information you have located apply to the question you are attempting to answer?
- Purpose: Why did the author(s) create this information, what is the reason the information exists?
While this tool is encouraged if you have a tool that your students already utilize, feel free to continue to use it!
Website Evaluation Guide (1).ppt.pdfEasyBib's Website Evaluation Guide
EasyBib's Website Evaluation Guide
EasyBib provides an excellent website evaluation guide that provides examples of what and where to look for the details that makes a source credible. The resource reviews credible, questionable, and noncredible sources.
The Flocabulary lesson Source Evaluation is a great resource to introduce the concept to younger students. The lesson includes a rap video, vocab cards, vocab game, readings, and a quiz. If you are interested in using Flocabulary, please contact your building principal for a subscription!
CAARP Test.pdfCAARP Test
CAARP Test
This CAARP test allows students to analyze a source for credibility. Teachers can assign it as an alternative to an annotated bibliography or provide students with the template to use on their own. If you want to create this as a Google Form for students to use and need help, contact a learning partner.
References
Percy, B (2003). The importance of reliable online sources. THE Journal. Retrieved from https://thejournal.com/Articles/2003/10/01/The-Importance-of-Reliable-Online-Sources.aspx
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