Web Warmup Activities
This module is part of the Virtual Geography Department
Project and has been prepared for the Infrastructure Issues Working Group
of the Project. These materials may be used for study, research, and education,
but please credit the author and source: Kenneth
E. Foote and Jennifer Goett , The
Virtual Geography Department Project, The University of Texas at Austin.
All commercial rights reserved. Copyright 1997 by Kenneth E. Foote and
Jennifer Goett.
This module has been peer reviewed and classroom tested (not really,
since this is a sample module). To make suggestions and corrections please
contact The Virtual Geography Department Project at virtual.department@mail.utexas.edu.
Facts
of Publication
Abstract: This module contains four exercises in which
students learn to communicate and research on the World Wide Web. The module
presents four sections, which provide: (1) useful starting places for Web
exploration, (2) tips to enable students to communicate effectively and
appropriately on the Web, (3) guidelines for productive Web searching,
and (4) critical tools for evaluating Web resources. Each section has a
companion activity, which challenges the student to actively develop her
Web skills. These materials may be adapted to a wide range of grade levels,
but are specifically developed for undergraduate students. Activities 1-3
can be completed by the student in one week, although Activity 4 may be
expanded over a longer period of time. To complete Activities 1-4, students
must have access to computers with Web browsing, electronic mail, Web publishing,
and word processing capabilities.
Table of Contents:
Module
Homepage
Starting:
Activity 1 Treasure Hunt
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Starting Places
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Libraries and Universities
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Reference Sources
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Subject Lists and Directories
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Go Directly to the Source
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Search Engines
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Further Reading
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Activity 1 Treasure Hunt
Participating:
Activity 2 Digital Aerobics
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Participating on the Web
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New Standards of Conduct
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Netiquette: How to Behave on the Networks
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Some Activities That Will Offend
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Copyrights
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Activity 2 Digital Aerobics
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E-Mail
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Internet and Worldwide Web
Searching:
Activity 3 Web Search
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Searching for Information in the Web
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Understand the strengths and weaknesses of different search engines
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Discover what is contained in on-line databases
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Practice Boolean searching
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Study the syntax used by different search engines
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Develop search strategies for different types of resources
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Plan in advance and take notes of your results
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Activity 3: Web Search
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Developing a Search Strategy
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What Counts and What to Put On-line
Researching:
Activity 4 Web Research Project
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Researching
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Introduction
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The Evaluation Process
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Activity 4: Web Research Project
Notes on Active Pedagogy
Evaluation
and Comments
About
the Virtual Geography Department
Created by Jennifer Goett 3 February 1998. Last updated
3 February 1998 by JAG.