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Web Search Strategies

This video introduces the best ways to use search engines to find information on the Web. It uses real-world examples that illustrate ways to reduce useless results and includes:

• How search engines work
• Picking the right key words
• Using quotes and the minus sign
• Combinations of strategies

Click here to view video . . .

Tips
1) Be specific. 
2) Know basic shortcuts - for words that appear together, like a phrase or a quote, put quotes around the words. 
3) For words with multiple meanings - place a hyphen or minus sign just before the word you want to exclude. 

Cyber Safety for Kids - PowerPoints

Goal . . .
     You will be reviewing:

• PowerPoint 
• Word processing tools
• How to work with images, sound files & video from the web

http://www.netsmartz.org/Parents

http://www.safekids.com/

What does a third grader need to know about being safe online? 

Your job is to create an engaging PowerPoint to share with a 3rd grade audience. 

• Keep it uncluttered, don't make them dizzy
• Use small amounts of text, not long paragraphs 
• Use video, photos images from the web - Google wisely! 
• Be creative . . . what is the best way to connect with your audience?
• 6 slides minimum.... You may do more. 
• You may work with a partner. 

collaboration, comments, sharing, and revision history all in a two-minute package

Thoughts about social media . . .