In this episode, I share tips for tackling the often daunting task of student online searches with actionable teaching strategies you can start using right away! You’ll hear about smart searching strategies and skill-building activities to set up students for success when independently navigating online spaces in their own research.
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Tips for Smart Searching
- Share keyword search strategies.
- Brainstorm search terms.
- Post common search queries.
- Model troubleshooting.
- Try voice-to-text options.
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Episode Resources
- EdTech Books by Monica Burns
- EdTech Essentials Free Study Guide
- YouTube
- Google Classroom
- Microsoft Teams
- Keyword search strategies
- 7 YouTube Tips for Teachers with a Free Download (Blog Post)
- The Keyword Search Activity That Teaches Critical Thinking (Edsurge Article)
- 5 Tips for Teaching Students to Improve Their Online Searches (Edutopia Article)
- Google’s management has reportedly issued a ‘code red’ amid the rising popularity of the ChatGPT AI (Business Insider Article)
- EdTech Books by Monica Burns
- EdTech Essentials: A Sneak Peek Inside My New Book (Podcast Episode)
- EdTech Essentials Free Study Guide
- How to Help Students Better Navigate Digital Spaces [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- 5 Tips for Picking the Best Resources for Your Students [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- Exploring the World With Virtual Field Trips [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- 3 Types of Audience for Student Work [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
- Tech Tips for Giving Student Feedback [EdTech Essentials Spotlight] (Podcast Episode)
