EF.2 Search the Internet

Basic internet searching

In My Life

I can find information online to help me renew my driver's license in my city.

In My Work

I can compare prices online for supplies I need to order for my company.

In My Education

I can search the internet for an educational game to practice math.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can browse open educational resources online to share with students.

Explore Learning Activities

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Phone Keyboard Basics & Logging In

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • MO.4 Identify Basic Mobile Features
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • DO.1 Maintain Tech Devices
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.10 Create Safe Passwords
  • MO.5 Practice Mobile Device Safety
  • CO.8 Use Messaging Tools
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=29
Literacy Minnesota
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Information Literacy

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you 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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Internet Basics

Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment

This free assessment can be used to check you skills.

  • Quiz/Assessment
  • MO.2 Understand Online Access
  • EF.11 Connect to Wifi
  • EF.3 Use Basic Browser Tools
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
  • PS.3 Limit Sharing of Personal Data
  • EF.12 Protect My Privacy on Shared Devices
  • PS.6 Recognize Online Threats
  • DO.3 Keep Devices Safe and Secure
  • EF.4 Use the Mouse
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • EF.5 Understand My Computer
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/#take-assessment
https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/go/?module=18
Literacy Minnesota
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Community Lesson Plan: Dinner and a Movie

User-submitted

Activity for students to use the Internet (Google search and maps) to plan an evening out. Adapt place names for your local context.

  • Lesson Plan/Activity Guide
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • OL.1 Find Services
https://www.apsva.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/REEPcurriculum_community200250-activities.pdf
REEP
Other
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How to Search by Image with Google

GCFLearnFree.org

Here's how to conduct a Google image search.

  • Lesson
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-tips/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-tips/how-to-search-by-image-with-google/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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Review

DigitalLearn.org

Review what you have learned about search.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search/lessons/review
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Search Engines

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about search engines.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search/lessons/what-is-a-search-engine
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Basic Search

DigitalLearn.org

Learn to do a basic Internet search.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search/lessons/basic-search
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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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
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Introduction

DigitalLearn.org

An introduction to navigating the internet and websites.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/navigating-a-website
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/navigating-a-website/lessons/introduction-87a299c6-d872-490c-9673-bdd44a05f416
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Basic Search

DigitalLearn.org

Learn about search engines and get you starting searching the internet. We will also cover some advanced search tools and advertisements in search.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • EF.7 Understand the Internet
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/basic-search
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Finding a Site

DigitalLearn.org

Use an internet search to find a site. This topic is covered more in the Basic Search Class.

  • eModule
  • EF.2 Search the Internet
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/navigating-a-website
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/navigating-a-website/lessons/finding-a-site
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0