Description
How can teachers help students find reliable information online while keeping them safe from misinformation and unsafe digital spaces? What strategies can educators use to build strong research habits that promote academic honesty and digital responsibility? In today's information-rich world, teaching students how to research safely and effectively is more important than ever. Equipping learners with strong digital literacy skills empowers them to evaluate sources critically, cite accurately, and navigate the internet responsibly. Join Dr. Micheel Cheastyas she shares practical research techniques, classroom-ready lessons, and digital tools that support safe, ethical online research. You'll explore trusted academic platforms such as Google Scholar, Britannica School, and State Library databases, as well as educator-approved safety and citation tools like Scootle, EasyBib, and Cite This For Me. Learn how to connect these tools to curriculum standards and help students become discerning digital citizens.
Objectives
dentify reliable online research platforms and citation tools. Explain the principles of ethical research and digital safety. Use digital literacy strategies to guide students through safe research tasks. Evaluate the credibility of online information using specific criteria. Assess students' research processes for adherence to ethical and academic standards. Design classroom activities that teach safe and effective online research practices.
