Monday, April 28, 2014

Teach and They Shall Find

Bang, Marisa

IL-Location of Information
IL- 21st century skills

Kuntz, J. (2001). Teach and they shall find. School Library Journal, 47(5), 54-56.

Summary: This article provides search strategies for elementary and middle school students. The author describes 4 internet research strategies and tips in the article that includes searching in various search engines and checking their spelling just in case because not all search engines automatically correct typos. The article emphasizes the importance of having a search strategy as well as learning discrete steps in retrieving information. The author also suggests that kids should use search tools designed specifically for kids, such as Searchopolis, Kids Click!, Ask Jeeves for Kids, Awesome Library, and Yahooligans!

Evaluation/Opinion: I was unaware that there were search engines designed for kids. This article is really helpful in providing practical tips for helping students search the internet. Thus, I would highly recommend this article for teachers and librarians to read.


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