If you don't know the answer, just Google it!! This is a common phrase in the 21st century and one that I must admit I say regularly, if not daily. Before the Internet, we would turn to books as the first port of call when we needed answers, but due to the increasing use of technology and the internet and its easy access, those times have changed. Instead, we are teaching children to jump on the computer and look for answers on the World Wide Web. This does have it benefits but we need to ensure that students still use important resources such as books and encyclopedias. It needs to be explained that not all information on the Internet is an accurate or reliable source, for example, Wikis. Anyone can put information on the Internet and it is our job as users to sort through this information to find what is meaningful and relevant.
I agree with you, Danielle. The internet, especially Google, is a valuable source of information. Through the internet learners have access to resources and information that would not be available otherwise. Google Earth is an excellent example of this.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with your other point regarding teaching students how to evaluate information on the internet. Furthermore, students need to be taught how to search for imformation efficiently by selecting key words or phrases.
I agree that we have to teach children whether sites are reputable or not such as Wikipedia anyone can hop on and add information to it taht may or may not be accurate where as scholarly sites are more likely to be accurate.
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