IS.7 Understand Search Results

Understand that search engines use algorithms to display results

In My Life

I can identify sponsored content in my search results. (AI)

In My Work

I can use more than one search engine when looking for information, since the results are often different.

In My Education

I can recognize that search results are based on many factors, including my location, language, device, and previous searches. (AI)

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can understand that search engines use AI algorithms to produce results that are adapted to the individual user. (AI)

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Basic Search: Ads in Search Results

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search-ca4d47b1-9ddf-4446-a5d2-3e12de97595f/lessons/ads-in-search-results-att
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Basic Search

AT&T Connected Learning

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://att.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search-ca4d47b1-9ddf-4446-a5d2-3e12de97595f
AT&T and Public Library Association
CC-BY-NC-SA
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Google Search or AI Chatbot?

Senior Planet

Learn what questions AI chatbots can help with and when a traditional Google Search is best.

  • Video
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • LL.2 Adapt to New Technology
https://youtu.be/oq3TndNc0UU?si=BMXbInANvulu-fXs
https://youtu.be/oq3TndNc0UU?si=BMXbInANvulu-fXs
AARP
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Information Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check your skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • IS.1 Use and Apply Information
  • IS.2 Access Information Sources
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • IS.6 Organize Information and Files
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • WO.4 Choose the Appropriate Tools
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=22
Literacy Minnesota
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Buscar y visitar sitios web

DigitalLearn.org

Vamos a cubrir la forma de mantener su privacidad mientras navega por la web

  • eModule
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/la-privacidad-en-internet
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/la-privacidad-en-internet/lessons/buscar-y-visitar-sitios-web
Public Library Association
CC-BY-SA
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Privacidad en Internet

DigitalLearn.org

Cuando usamos la Internet, estamos constantemente enviando y recibiendo información de varios sitios web y particulares. Podemos tomar el control de quién es capaz de ver esa información, y la cantidad de información que podemos ver. privacidad en Internet se refiere al nivel de información personal y privada que compartimos. Este curso le ayudará a entender más acerca de los problemas de privacidad.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • CO.6 Set Privacy Settings
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • CO.7 Share Information with Others
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • CO.2 Collaborate with Technology
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/la-privacidad-en-internet
Public Library Association
CC-BY-SA
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Digital Media Literacy: How Filter Bubbles Isolate You

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how filter bubbles isolate your online experience in this free lesson.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/digital-media-literacy/
https://youtu.be/pT-k1kDIRnw
https://youtu.be/pT-k1kDIRnw
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Digital Media Literacy: What is an Echo Chamber?

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how echo chambers can create misinformation and distort perspectives.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/digital-media-literacy/
https://youtu.be/Se20RoB331w
https://youtu.be/Se20RoB331w
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Digital Media Literacy

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn how to interpret and evaluate information online, whether you're reading an article, watching a video, or using social media.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • OL.3 Use Tech Responsibly
  • PS.5 Maintain Well-being Online
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • OL.6 Be a Good Online Citizen
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9NUsBX4KpO4PwHMilgzEh1&si=RPucdjSYBBG7p0aL
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt9NUsBX4KpO4PwHMilgzEh1&si=RPucdjSYBBG7p0aL
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Getting Directions with Google Maps

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to get directions using Google Maps.

  • Lesson
  • Video
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-maps/
https://youtu.be/7EYuucE_c4U
https://youtu.be/7EYuucE_c4U
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Search Better

GCFLearnFree.org

Learn tips and tricks for using search engines more effectively.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • LL.1 Find Learning Resources
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt_Rkkh6gN-B3iS-eFvkoXEF&si=K7Yk_43pSf-yzWfO
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpQQipWcxwt_Rkkh6gN-B3iS-eFvkoXEF&si=K7Yk_43pSf-yzWfO
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Ads in Search Results

DigitalLearn.org

Learn to identify advertisements in search results.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search/lessons/ads-in-search-results
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0