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In this lesson,
students will determine whether the information they find on the World Wide
Web is authoritative, accurate, objective, comprehensively covered, and
current. |
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Subject: Library Topic: Information Literacy Grade: Nine Time: 60 minutes |
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Objectives: “Given everyday/functional reading materials, the student will
identify, locate, and use information in items regarding: 22. the selection and use of
appropriate reference sources and illustrative materials.” (http://www.ode.state.oh.us/proficiency/samples/ninth_outcomes.asp) |
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Technology Objectives: “Prior to completion of Grade 12, students will: 7. Routinely and efficiently use online information
resources to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications,
communications, and productivity. (4, 5, 6) 8. Select and apply technology tools for research,
information analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content
learning. (4, 5)” (http://cnets.iste.org/students/s_profile-912.html) |
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Procedures: Gain Attention: Show students one of the outrageous web
sites listed on the online pathfinder. Brainstorm
elements of that web site that lead us to conclude it is not a worthwhile
site from which to retrieve information (Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, Currency,
and Coverage). State the Objectives: Tell students that they will need to
complete six Web
Site Evaluation Forms by the end of the lesson. Their performance will be
measured by critical completion of the Web Site Evaluation Forms and by informal
observation during class. Stimulate Recall of Former Learning: Students know how
to use online pathfinders—they simply need to click on the resource listed,
and the browser will call up the web page. Students will be looking
critically at each of the web pages using the criteria found in the Web
Site Evaluation Forms. They will fill out each of the forms by hand. Present New Material: Using a SmartBoard
(or a chalkboard or a flip chart), define all of the terms brainstormed in
the opening exercise: Authority, Accuracy, Objectivity, Currency, and
Coverage. Show students the three sites on the online pathfinder that are helpful
in remembering these web evaluation terms: Quality Information Checklist, The 5 W’s of
Web Site Evaluation, and 10 C’s for Evaluating Internet Sources. Explain the task to the students. They are to choose three
topics listed in the online pathfinder
(Smoking
& Tobacco; HIV/AIDS; Immigration; Drugs, Hormone, and Human Tissue; Oil
Crisis; Eggs and Cholesterol; or the Mayan Calendar). Students take a brief
look at all of the sites in each topic; then they choose two of the sites in
each topic to evaluate according to the criteria on the Web
Site Evaluation Form. Altogether, students will have six Web
Site Evaluation Forms completed. Provide Learning Guidance: Students will be encouraged to ask
questions if they need clarification about the assignment or about specific
tasks within the assignment. Elicit Performance: Students will complete six Web
Site Evaluation Forms. Students will also be evaluated informally by
observation. Provide Feedback: The instructor will be informally
observing students while they work on completing the task. Students who
are on the right track will be encouraged and students who are on the wrong
track will be pointed in the right direction. The instructor will grade the Web
Site Evaluation Forms to ensure mastery of the concepts by all
students. Assess Performance: The instructor will determine, based on
the grading of the Web
Site Evaluation Forms and observation of students completing the assignment,
whether all students are able to critically evaluate web sites. Enhance Retention/Transfer: Students will be looking at web
sites covering three different topics. By examining at least six different
web sites in a thorough, critical manner, students will have plenty of
opportunity to enhance retention and web site evaluation skills. |
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Timeline: 10 minutes: Introduction. 36 minutes (12 for each topic): Students examine websites on the pathfinder and fill in Web
Evaluation Forms. 10 minutes: Class discussion about findings. 4 minutes: Wrap-up. |
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Evaluation: Completed Web
Site Evaluation Forms, observation. |
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Materials: SmartBoard, chalkboard, or
flip chart for brainstorming; handouts (Web
Evaluation Forms); online pathfinder; enough computers
for entire class (computer lab or library media center); Internet access. |
