11/3 - 11/4 (S & A): Evaluating Websites

"If you're looking for information, the Internet has a lot of it. The problem is, you can't trust every website you find. You'll need to evaluate each website to decide whether it's reliable." - GCF Global (.org) Digital Media Literacy

Today you will spend time learning about verifying information, and websites online in class.  We will take and reference a Pre-Assessment Survey on a Zoom Poll.  We will work through most of the information in class using the presentation listed below.  You will have the chance to discuss parts of the lesson together in breakout rooms.  Once we complete the discussion, view the videos in the presentation, and wrap-up the SYNCH portion of the class, you will be instructed on how to complete the worksheet below during your ASYNCH time tomorrow.

REFERENCE LINKS

"Evaluate Websites" Digital Literacy Classroom Interactive Presentation (Google Slides)

"Website Verification Pre-Assessment Survey"  Google Docs Worksheet
(This resource includes the questions asked during in-class Zoom Poll)

 (❗️) "Internet Resources Verification Student Worksheet"
ASYNCH Google Docs Worksheet Link
(You MUST click FILE and Make A Copy, then SHARE it with Mr. S for credit)

GCF Global (edu.gcfglobal.org) Original Source Material Link

REFERENCE VIDEOS

VOCABULARY

Accuracy the condition or quality of being true, correct, or exact; freedom from error or defect; precision or exactness; correctness

Bias a particular tendency or inclination, or prejudice

Credible worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy

Credentials anything that provides the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc

Domain Extension the suffix at the end of a web address, such as .com or .org.

Evaluate to judge or determine the significance, worth, or quality of

Publisher a person or company whose business is the publishing of books, newspapers, online articles, computer software, etc.

Relevance relation to the matter at hand

Skeptic a person who questions the validity or authenticity of something appearing to be factual

URL web address you type into a browser to reach a website

STANDARDS ADDRESSED
• ALA Standard 2:1: Student determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness.
• ALA Standard 2:2: Student distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion.
• ALA Standard 2:3: Student identifies inaccurate and misleading information.
• ALA Standard 2:4: Student selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand.
• ALA Standard 6:1: Student assesses the quality of the process and products of personal information seeking.
• CCSS: RI.3.5: Use text features and search tools (e.g, key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
• CCSS: RI.5.7: Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
• CCSS: W.6.1.b: Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
• CCSS: 7.1.b, 8.1.b: Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
• NETS: 3:b: Students locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.
• NETS: 3:c: Students evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.