Six-Hour Workshop presented by Karen Work Richardson for the Center for Business and Workforce Development at Rappahannock Community College, Glenns, Virginia
Use the links below to visit some of the sites mentioned in class and used to develop the workshop.
Starting Points for Educators:
Lesson Plan Web Site: Start here and you never know where you will end up!
Visit ERIC for lesson plans and education articles
Tutorials:
Netfiles: Tutorials and integration ideas
Tutorial from Life on the Internet, a PBS series
Newbie University: a "newbie" is someone who is new to the net
A Guide to Various Tutorials and Guides
Internet Tutorial from University of California at Berkeley:
Travel to lovely Berkeley, California, home of the University of California at Berkeley, famous for its part in the Vietnam War protests. Now, it is leading the way in the information age with a terrific, unparalleled website devoted to information about using the Internet and finding information. It is designed to accompany a workshop offered at the university, but it includes copies of the instructor's notes and PowerPoint slides as well as all the handouts. Spend time exploring the site The links below are particularly helpful:
UCB: Finding Information on the Internet
UCB: Search Strategies for the Internet
UCB: How to Choose the Search Tool or Database for Your Search
UCB: Detailed Tips and Techniques for use with Altavista
UCB: Advanced Internet Techniques
Other Search Links Including Engines
Search Tool Comparison Chart from Kansas City Public Library
InFo People's Best Search Tools Page
Yahoo Directory and Search Engine
Dogpile (a mega-search engine)
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