Ferrel, K. (2011). Find the truth about the pacific tree octopus.
Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(12011), Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/learn/publications/learning-and-leading/digital-edition-august-2011.aspx
In this article students were required to do a research project. They were required to either research the phrase
“The Tree Octopus” or “All About Explorers.”
The “facts” that students discovered from seemingly reliable online
sources were not factual at all.
Students were amazed that the information published online was
unreliable. One of the sources that they
found false facts was actually created by teachers to educate students about
unreliable sources. The students learned
that they need to check their sources to make sure they are trustworthy. This was an eye opening experience for these
students and it is beneficial for all students to learn early on.
1. What are the five “W’s”
to look for to make sure a website is reputable?
When checking to see if a source is reliable you should look for
the who, what, when, where and why. This
will help you find out who is writing the information, what group they are with
and what they are writing about, and what their motives for writing the
information are.
2. What is a good way to
know if a source is reliable right away?
If a website ends with .edu or .gov it is more likely to be
reliable, so students are encouraged to use these sources.
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