Using+the+Internet

=Searching the Internet=

Searching on the Internet can be very difficult if you are not aware of some recommended methods of handling your searches. Here is a [|wiki] on how to search the Internet.

Search Engines and Other Resources
Before you begin your search, though, you must make a decision on the search engine that you want to use. Listed below are some websites that contain information about various search engines.

[|Internet4Classrooms]--a helpful tool for using the Internet in your classroom. [|Infopeople]--a best search tools chart.

But, how do you choose a search engine? What defines the type of search engine that you want to use? There are several ways to make your choice. Your choice of search engine can be based on type of file that you are looking for, the types of search logic that you want to use, or even the type of results that you are expecting. [|Check out] this table for help with choosing.

Effective Internet Searching

 * [|Basic search tips]--A guide for basic search tips and advanced boolean searches.
 * [|Tips for effective searches]--Here are some simple tips for you to consider for searching on the Internet.
 * [|Interactive|Boolean Search Tutorials]--A tutorial that will help you use Boolean searches.
 * [|Web Awareness-]-How to search the internet effectively.

Evaluating Internet Sites for Reliability
[|Evaluating Web Resources]a good resource for locating tools to evaluate websites (resources for both teachers AND students available)

Internet Safety
[|Intersafe] - TEA's Internet Safety Curriculum [|Internet Safety]--Websites for teachers [|CyberSmart]--21st Century Skills [|SafeKids]--Internet Safety for teachers [|Internet Safety for teachers]--Great websites for internet safety resources [|What teachers need to know about Internet Safety]--Great resources [|Internet Safety]--University of South Florida [|Cyberethics Web Sites]--Internet safety, security, and responsibility