Sunday, April 8, 2007

Module 4: Tasks: Organising search info.

Using whatever software or tool you think appropriate, record the following information about those sites:
URL:

a.http://www.k12science.org/tutorials/advanced/
b.http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html
c.http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/index.html

Author:
a. K12 science: The author of this site is not a person, but an institution, Stevens institute of Tecnology. It may have had a number of authors contributing to the project. The site goes on to say that the "information was created for, Alliance Plus, a professional development project that prepares teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum in innovative ways that enhance student learning and support higher levels of achievement."
Web Resources:
"K12 Science. Advanced Internet Tutorials Site." http://www.k12science.org/tutorials/advanced/instructions.html (accessed April 08, 2007).

b. Berkeley.edu: Joe Barker.Librarian, The Teaching Library.

c. Ohio State.edu: This site does not have a specified author, instead we are just given the details: 1997-2005, The Ohio State University Libraries.

Institution:
a. CIESE. Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education.

b. University of California. Berkeley Library.

c. Ohio State Unversity. Libraries deptment.

Blurb, summary.
a. "This tutorial was created for Alliance Plus, a professional development project that prepares teachers to integrate technology into the curriculum in innovative ways that enhance student learning and support higher levels of achievement."

"This self-guided tutorial is intended to be used by those who have an expertise in the basic web browsing features. During the hands-on training that covers Basic Internet Features, it is expected that those advanced users take that time to review more complex technical features of their web browser. Those currently engaged in Basic Training are encouraged to re-visit this web site to further their knowledge about internet browsing."

Web Resources:
"K12 Science. Advanced Internet Tutorials Site." http://www.k12science.org/tutorials/advanced/instructions.html (accessed April 08, 2007).



b. "This tutorial presents the substance of the Internet Workshops (current schedule) offered year-round by the Teaching Library at the University of California at Berkeley. The content on this site has been updated to reflect the latest trends in search engines, directories, and evaluating web pages. The title reflects our belief that there is a lot of great material on the Web - primary sources, specialized directories and databases, statistical information, educational sites on many levels, policy, opinion of all kinds, and so much more - and we have better tools for finding this great stuff."

Web Resources:
"UC Berkeley - Teaching Library Internet Workshops." http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/FindInfo.html (accessed April 08, 2007).




c. "net.TUTOR offers interactive tutorials on basic tools and techniques for becoming an effective Internet researcher. This project is funded by an Academic Enrichment Grant from The Ohio State University and is managed by Nancy O'Hanlon."

Web Resources:
"The Ohio State University Libraries."
http://gateway.lib.ohio-state.edu/tutor/design.html (accessed April 08, 2007).


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