Using

Assess the usefulness of information for inquiry or research needs using pre-established criteria
//Evaluating and Choosing//
 * [|Hints about Print] - an online tutorial about determining authenticity, creditability and relevance
 * [|Information Literacy for lower elementary students]- 2- 30 minute lessons on web evaluation using a variety of media
 * [|Inquiry on the Internet - Evaluating Web Pages for a Class Collection]- this lesson includes links to an interactive tutorial and an online data collection form for evaluating web sites.
 * [|Research Building Blocks - Examining Electronic Sources]
 * [|How to understand a web address] - notes from Alan November
 * [|Understanding URLS]- A Lesson
 * [|Critical Evaluation - Scary Research Findings Prompt New Internet Reading Strategies]
 * "Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down" - put on your Critics hat and analyze your source (according to a student created list of "good qualities")

Examine collected information to identify categories or aspects of a topic that need more research

 * categorizing - sticky notes that can be moved, bulletin boards, Chapter titles,
 * notetaking
 * [|Use PowerPoint for Note-Taking? Oh, yes…]
 * outlining
 * an interactive online Notetaking/organizing [|tool]
 * [|Research Building Blocks - Notes, Quotes, and Fact Fragments]


 * Synthesizing**
 * creating the first draft, storyboard, [[file:storyboard.pdf]]
 * creating "Headlines", reduce it to a title, chunk the information

Cite authors and titles of sources alphabetically
 //S////tudents as early as grade one can understand the rationale for giving credit for created works. They feel pride when their own work is exhibited, and teachers... can easily transfer this feeling of ownership to the works of others. Working backwards from the MLA citation format for grades 7 through 12, here are suggested citation formats for each of the other grades for the most common reference materials.// [|(Works cited for grades 1 - 6)]
 * Levels of Citation and Documentation for** **Elementary Students**
 * [|Grade 1] | [|Grade 2] | [|Grade 3] | [|Grade 4] | [|Grade 5] | [|Grade 6]|**


 * Tip** - using the [|CC licensing options] consider asking students how they would like others to use their work?


 * [|BibMe] -** is an online citation generator

Blogging can be used to help students recognize and use ideas from others. When writing on a specific topic they might read their classmates blogs and write a blog post which identifies a classmates point of view which supports something they believe in. They would use the blogger's name and link back to their original post.

**Ethical Use**
//Key Ideas//
 * Computer use
 * Only touch your own computer and own folder.
 * Responsible use of recording devices (cameras, scanners, microphones, etc.)
 * Communication Courtesy (online or not)
 * Use kind words.
 * Use appropriate language. Select the best ways of communicating
 * Privacy/Safety
 * Don't share your passwords.
 * Ask mum, dad or teacher to help you if you are just starting to chat to new people on the computer. They can make sure you fill out any forms properly and safely.
 * Don't use your full name or give out other personal information.
 * Know that online communication is not always private
 * Explain internet safety rules e.g. [|SafeKids]
 * Report anything that makes you feel uncomfortable.
 * Plagiarism/Copyright
 * Basic plagiarism/copyright rules discussed.
 * recognize some basic components of ownership, such as author and illustrator(g1):
 * Gives credit to an information source
 * begin to develop, with assistance, some ways to make their own notes - paraphrasing
 * [|select creative commons or copyright free images and other materials]

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