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Quintura: See and Find - Quintura
Grades
4 to 12
Realize that this search engine does not apparently have a reputability ranking system as Google does, but for students trying to narrow a topic or find out what else is related, this is a great tool. Visual and global students (and adults) will find it far easier to navigate than outline-type approaches. More linear, detail-oriented thinkers may find it annoying. See the Help explanations for some great information.
tag(s): search strategies (18)
In the Classroom
Display this search engine as an option as you start a research project. It would work extremely well on an interactive whiteboard for demo. If you teach younger studen ts, try the kids version.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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International Technology Education Association (ITEA)
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K to 12Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NetSmartz Workshop - National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Grades
K to 12tag(s): internet safety (121), safety (63)
In the Classroom
If you know you will be using the Internet during class or assigning it for outside work, consider sharing some of the safety lessons ahead of time using a projector, especially with elementary and middle school students. Secondary English, information literacy, or computer teachers should consider requiring teens to report on an Internet safety topic as a research project as you are trying to both teach and USE research skills. This site could be a good topic-finder and starting point.Provide a link on your teacher web page to give parents a resource for talking about Internet safety with their children at home. Bookmark this site on a classroom computer for students to visit when they have free time.
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Blog Basics for the Classroom - TeachersFirst
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K to 12tag(s): blogs (78)
In the Classroom
You could use this step by step as the framework for a self-directed or "buddy" professional development project. Share it with your principal or professional development coordinator. USe the strategies and ideas here to start a blog for your class or for each student. Don't miss suggestions for a Teacher as Blogger so you can model blogging, too.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Fun Alternative Way to Teach Children The Keyboard - Georgina Farmer, Nail it Now
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K to 2Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Critical Evaluation of Information - Kathy Schrock
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): artificial intelligence (315), bias (33), brainstorming (19), evaluating sources (45)
In the Classroom
Create a "Fact or Fiction?" research challenge in which students compare information from multiple sources and justify which source is most reliable. Ask students to evaluate AI-generated responses, articles, or images using the same critical evaluation criteria provided on the site. Have students evaluate a website using one of Schrock's grade-level evaluation guides and determine whether the source is trustworthy.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Best Kid-Safe Search Engines & Browsers - GoHenry
Grades
2 to 6tag(s): blogs (78), internet safety (121), search engines (42)
In the Classroom
Present students with example search queries and let them test the results on both a standard search engine and a kid-safe one. Discuss differences in results and appropriateness. Create a list of research questions and have students use only a kid-safe search engine to find answers, reinforcing safe browsing habits. Have students design classroom posters that incorporate internet safety tips and instructions on using kid-safe browsers, combining creativity with digital citizenship. The posters can be created digitally using DesignCap Poster Creator, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dr. Watson
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Smarter Surfing - Sree Sreenivasan
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): search strategies (18)
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Linktionary
Grades
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The Internet and Children - What Works? - NTIA
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Microsoft Security and Privacy - Microsoft
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1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (121), Microsoft (56), worms (5)
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Internet Blocking in Public Schools- A Study on Internet Access - Electronic Freedom Foundation
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Assistive Technology Basics - Understood.org
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): resources (80), Special Needs (46)
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The Journey Inside - Intel Corp.
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): computers (115)
In the Classroom
This one can be a useful introduction for both students and teachers. After familiarizing the students with the site using a projector or interactive whiteboard, set a link up on classroom computers for individual or pair exploration or on your website for blended or flipped learning classrooms. Have students keep a digital journal with illustrations and images using Penzu, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Accessibility Guide for Microsoft Products - Microsoft
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): Microsoft (56)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the training, tutorials, and resources to help those with disabilities maximize the accessibility features of Microsoft products.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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NSF Classroom Resources - National Science Foundation
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): antarctica (28), arctic (33), biomes (96), chemicals (36), computers (115), cultures (290), earth (195), engineering (141), environment (252), fractions (178), geometric shapes (151), numbers (119), origami (15), planets (124), robotics (30), space (248), symmetry (30)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site as a reference site for finding further material. Under each subject, find a variety of formats from forums and articles to videos, interactives, podcasts, experiments, and more. Some of the resources on this site may lead to a starting point for individual or group projects. Use parts of this site at a center. Share this site with staff (especially new teachers) and parents looking to extend science and math activities at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History of the World Wide Web
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): internet safety (121)
In the Classroom
This site could be used to supplement a class about technology, or a class on the history of communication. If assigning research projects, this would be a great reference to provide for students. Note: the site seems to be under a lot of construction, so verify that it is in working order before providing it to students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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GCF Learn Free - Tech Tutorials - TechTutorials.com
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (115), professional development (319)
In the Classroom
Share this site with the technology coordinator for your school district. If you or a student are trying to teach yourselves a specific or specialized software program, these tutorials may be just what you need.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Search Engine Showdown - Greg R. Notess
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): computers (115), search engines (42)
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Share this with your older students before they start a research project.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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