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Search using the Internet |
Level of difficulty: Basic |
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As a principal there will be times when you need to do research for information that you are unable to find in books or on the national education portal. In this case you will find using an Internet search tool very useful. At the same time you will have to be aware of how to evaluate the credibility of information and how to acknowledge the intellectual property of others.
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Search for your own information - one which you will find useful. Alternatively, follow this example. To do so you would typically work through the following steps: |
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| 1 | Start Internet Explorer: Before you start Internet Explorer make sure that you are connected to the Internet - you may need to contact your computer coordinator to do this. | How to start Internet Explorer |
| 2 | Browse to a web site: We recommend that you use Google when looking for information. | How to use Google |
| 3 | Search for information: Think of a topic that you will be teaching in the next few weeks and follow the tips sheets to find information about it. | How to use Google |
| 4 | Navigating websites: Once you have found the most appropriate Web site, use the tip sheet to help you navigate around the site (this is also known as browsing or surfing). | How to navigate on a specific website |
| 5 | Evaluate the web site resource: It is a good idea to ask yourself a few basic questions in order to ensure that the information that you are about to use is credible. | How to evaluate a web site |
| 6 | Save information from a web site: It is preferable to read the information you found on the website after you have disconnected from the Internet . | How to save information from the Internet |
| 7 | Use information selectively: Observe copyright and fair use guidelines when using information form other sources | Copyright guidelines |
| Related scenarios Use the education portal Use web information Create a presentation
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