2. Presented By: Melissa Dark K-12 Outreach Coordinator CERIAS, Purdue University http://www.cerias.purdue.edu/education/K-12 765.496.6762 dark@cerias.purdue.edu

3. 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!

4. Google Yahoo Lycos AltaVista Dogpile (meta search engine) Mamma (meta search engine) Recommended Search Engines

5. 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.

6. Kid Friendly Search Engines Yahooligans KidsClick Ask Jeeves for Kids Awesome Library Supersnooper Searchopolis All available online @ CERIAS’ K-12 Site!

7. Regular Search Engine v. Kid Friendly Search Engine Keyword: MERMAIDS Try it in: Lycos or Google –http://www.lycos.comhttp://www.lycos.com –http://www.google.com And then, in Yahooligans: –http://www.yahooligans.com

10. 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!

13. 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?

14. Site Credibility and Evaluation Resources Thousands available via the WWW. Journal Articles—Professional Assns. Books on Technology Integration Or....... CERIAS K-12 Site: http://www.cerias.purdue.edu/education/K-12

15. Site Evaluation Practice 1.Divide into pairs. 2.Locate the 2 sites designated for your group. 3.Navigate and Explore the site. 4.Use the rubric to evaluate the sites. (1 site per rubric) 5.Present your findings to the class.