Learners should know how web browsers and search engines work and how this might affect their search results. They should also understand that anyone can publish anything on the internet and that they should check the reliability and integrity of any information they find.
They should be able to use ‘common apps’, such as Edge, Chrome or Safari browsers and be able to use the search bar, or a search site, to find information using search phrases and controls to make the results more accurate.
This learning covers Experience and Outcome x-02a.
Browsing the web and finding information
BBC Bitesize has useful information on how technology can be used to find information.
This section focuses on the basic knowledge and skills required to use the most common devices and software to access, browse and search the web.
Starting to think about online information
GCF Global has a range of tutorials on information and media literacy.
Project Real is a free resources for educators to teach information and media literacy.
Project Real also makes use of the SHARE checklist for learners to consider before sharing any online information:
- Source
- Headline
- Analyse
- Retouched
- Error
What next? (for learners)
The Ferret Fact Service is a Scottish fact-checking service and accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network.
Project Real is a series of lesson plans and resources for six lessons, each focussed on the government SHARE guidelines and covering a different element of online misinformation.
Microsoft Teams Search Coach is useful to help learners evaluate the reliability of search results.
