This lesson is geared toward adult learners who have limited or no …
This lesson is geared toward adult learners who have limited or no experience using the internet to find information. Students will be able to use what they learn in this lesson to find a location in their community to access the internet (if they don't already have access at home or on their own mobile phone) and use search strategies to narrow a search to find relevant resources when researching an issue or topic.
This lesson is geared toward adult learners who have limited or no …
This lesson is geared toward adult learners who have limited or no experience using the internet to find information. Students will be able to use what they learn in this lesson to find a location in their community to access the internet (if they don't already have access at home or on their own mobile phone) and use search strategies to narrow a search to find relevant resources when researching an issue or topic.
Whether information is needed for study or daily life, the Internet has …
Whether information is needed for study or daily life, the Internet has developed into an essential source of knowledge. Collecting information from the Internet may seem simple, however, at times one may get an overwhelmingly large number of results for simple queries, some of which may not be relevant or reliable. This lesson teaches learners a step-wise approach that prepared them to conduct a basic search with internet. By exploring different types of search engines and inputting key words into the search bar, the learner will gain experience and confidence using the steps needed to successfully search the internet. It prepares learners to conduct Internet searches effectively and prepares them to take the next step in their learning.
Being able to conduct productive job searches is key to finding employment …
Being able to conduct productive job searches is key to finding employment opportunities. Digital literacy is also a necessity for gaining employment. That’s why this course aims to provide adult basic education participants the ability to self-navigate the internet to search for relevant, reliable search results. Participants will be able to demonstrate how this increased digital literacy related to internet searching can help them successfully find relevant job opportunities.
Whether information is needed for study or daily life, the Internet has …
Whether information is needed for study or daily life, the Internet has developed into an essential source of knowledge. Collecting information from the Internet may seem simple, however, at times one may get an overwhelmingly large number of results for simple queries, some of which may not be relevant or reliable. This lesson teaches learners a step-wise approach to defining keywords, using search parameters to refine a search, and evaluating the appropriateness of sources. It prepares learners to conduct Internet searches effectively, and collect relevant information in the least amount of time.
Learners use the internet to collect information for school or daily life. …
Learners use the internet to collect information for school or daily life. Search engines can produce an excessive number of potential sources, even when filtering the search. This lesson will teach the adult learner a stepwise approach to defining key words, specifying criteria, and evaluating the appropriateness of sources. The learner will develop a customized checklist for the search and demonstrate the acquired knowledge of selecting appropriate sources.
Learners are using the internet on their smart phones everyday to collect …
Learners are using the internet on their smart phones everyday to collect information for school or daily life. The problem is that search engines can produce an excessive number of potential sources, even when filtering the search. This lesson will teach the adult learner how to use a smart phone to define key words, specify criteria, and evaluate the appropriateness of sources. The learner will develop a customized checklist for the search and demonstrate the acquired knowledge of selecting appropriate sources.
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