Critically EVALUATE all sites prior to educational use. ..

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Internet Magic
A Brief Security Guide for Teachers
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Presented By

• Melissa Dark
• K-12 Outreach Coordinator
• CERIAS, Purdue University
• http//www.cerias.purdue.edu/education/K-12
• 765.496.6762
• dark_at_cerias.purdue.edu

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Reducing RISK of Internet Use

• Guide students on the Internet
• keep them on track
• task orientated.
• Critically EVALUATE all sites prior to
  educational use.
• If the students are going to search, consider
• Teaching them HOW to search
• Using a Kid Friendly Search Engine
• ALWAYS supervise students using the WWW!

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Recommended Search Engines

• Google
• Yahoo
• Lycos
• AltaVista
• Dogpile (meta search engine)
• Mamma (meta search engine)

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More...Risk Reductions...

• Beware of FREEBIES!
• Before Downloading....
• Will this help me be a better teacher?
• Will this help my students to learn?
• Do I trust the source?
• Check the LINKS on sites selected for
  instructional use.

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Kid Friendly Search Engines

• Yahooligans
• KidsClick
• Ask Jeeves for Kids
• Awesome Library
• Supersnooper
• Searchopolis
• All available online _at_ CERIAS K-12 Site!

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Regular Search Engine v. Kid Friendly Search
Engine

• Keyword MERMAIDS
• Try it in Lycos or Google
• http//www.lycos.com
• http//www.google.com
• And then, in Yahooligans
• http//www.yahooligans.com

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General Searching Tips for Teachers

• Think about ALL of the different words to
  describe your topic. (ex. Technology Resource
  Center)
• Use as many keywords as possible.
• Watch for mispelled words! ?
• If you are unsuccessful with one search engine,
  try using a metasearch engine.
• Become familiar with one search engine---and read
  its list of suggestions!

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Site Credibility Evaluation

• Intent of the Site
• Is there a hidden agenda? Is something being
  sold?
• Background of the Person or Organization
• Age of the Site
• How current is the information? Updated?
• Overall Relevant Content
• Design and Stability
• Is the site easy to navigate? Is it a personal
  site? Ads?

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Site Credibility and Evaluation Resources

• Thousands available via the WWW.
• Journal ArticlesProfessional Assns.
• Books on Technology Integration
• Or.......
• CERIAS K-12 Site http//www.cerias.purdue.edu/ed
  ucation/K-12

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Site Evaluation Practice

• Divide into pairs.
• Locate the 2 sites designated for your group.
• Navigate and Explore the site.
• Use the rubric to evaluate the sites. (1 site
  per rubric)
• Present your findings to the class.