1. “The illiterate of the future will not be the person who cannot learn. It will be the person who does not know how to learn.” – Alvin Toffler

2. What is the Internet? Computer based information network Enables sharing of information and resources worldwide Began to share files--scientific and academic Increasingly used for commercial purposes

3. The Internet

4. How big is the Internet? Links over 700 million people worldwide Some search engines index over 30 million web documents Annual growth of 28% Over 65 countries connected

5. What is the Internet used for? Individuals – communication, finding information, entertainment, buying online Businesses – advertising, buying, selling, providing services Media – broadcast audio and video Scientists and scholars – perform research, publish papers, communicate with students

6. What is this comic strip trying to tell you about the Internet?

7. Skills for Electronic Information Evaluation Adopt a critical consciousness Establish prior knowledge Compare and contrast information from different sites, sources, search engines, etc. Evaluate the reliability of online source

8. How do I evaluate a web site? Currency – How up-to-date is it? Accuracy – Is it reliable and error free? Authority – Is the author qualified? Objectivity – Is it free of bias? Coverage – How in-depth is the material?

9. Netiquette No personal information — name, address, etc. Do not bypass security or change settings Protect your passwords. Exit and tell if you find something inappropriate Use for school related activities only.

10. Amy’s Choice A true story in her own words Watch for things that you would do differently

11. Activity Work with a group of 2 or 3 Discuss the question that you have been given about “Amy’s Choice” Appoint a spokesman to present to the whole group Time limit – 5 min.

12. Mrs. Hall’s Rules of Thumb Don’t give up! Change your search. One word. Start with one word then add more. Use strategies -- Subject, Keyword, Advanced, Boolean, etc. Spelling. Double check it. Verify information. Use 2 or more sources. Ask Mrs. Hall or assistant for help.

13. Assignment Choose topic from list. Use Internet Databases introduced today – SIRS Knowledge Source, Student Resource Center (SRC), or Ebsco. SIRS Knowledge SourceStudent ResourceEbsco Find at least 4 articles on your topic. Write bibliographic information and a brief summary of each article.bibliographic information

14. Works Cited Quote -- http://www.musicfolio.com/quotes/future.htm Netsmartz – www.netsmartz.org