IS.5 Use Search Strategies

Info search strategies (including search and browse skills)

In My Life

I can consider the suggestions made by the search engine after entering my search phrase and keywords. (AI)

In My Work

I can use the find command (CTRL+F) and a specific search phrase and/or keyword to locate relevant information within lengthy documents.

In My Education

I can apply strategies such as using quotation marks to generate exact phrase matches when searching online, on my computer, or in my cloud-based file storage system.

As a Teacher/Trainer

I can work on writing better prompts to get better results when engaging with a chatbot like ChatGPT. (AI)

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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
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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
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Indeed: Searching and Applying for Jobs

In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of searching and applying for jobs with Indeed.

  • Video
  • Lesson
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/getting-started-with-indeed/1/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/indeed/searching-and-applying-for-jobs/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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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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Click Restraint: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #9

Crash Course

Avoid letting algorithms choose what Internet resources you choose to consult.

  • Video
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.3 Evaluate Online Information
https://youtu.be/5tw44SkkXQg
https://thecrashcourse.com/courses/click-restraint-crash-course-navigating-digital-information-9/
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Eight tips to Google like a pro

News Literacy Project

Discover eight tips to help improve job search results.

  • Article
  • WO.1 Find a Job Online
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://newslit.org/educators/resources/eight-tips-to-google-like-a-pro/
The News Literacy Project
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Searching for Info

DigitalLearn.org

Two different ways to search for online health information.

  • eModule
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • OL.1 Find Services
https://digitallearn.org//courses/online-health-information
https://www.digitallearn.org/courses/online-health-information/lessons/searching-for-info
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Online Health Information

DigitalLearn.org

The Internet is a common place to look for health information. This course will help you understand how to access reliable sources for health information, and how to avoid potentially harmful information.

  • Course/Tutorial
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • OL.1 Find Services
https://digitallearn.org//courses/online-health-information
Public Library Association
CC BY-SA 3.0
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Google Yourself!

GCFLearnFree.org

Use these tips to find out how to Google your name.

  • Lesson
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-tips/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-tips/google-yourself/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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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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Three Things You Might Not Know About Google Maps

GCFLearnFree.org

Here are some little-known facts about the Google Maps program.

  • Lesson
  • IS.5 Use Search Strategies
  • IS.7 Understand Search Results
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-maps/
https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/google-maps/three-things-you-might-not-know-about-google-maps/1/
Goodwill Community Foundation
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