Course Descriptions


Power Searching in a Web 2.0 World Power Searching in a Web 2.0 World

Traditional digital searching skills are insufficient when applied to the folksonomies of Web 2.0 systems. Keywords are less effective and knowing where to search becomes essential. Knowing how to evaluate information retrieved and use Web 2.0 resources ethically directly impacts search success.

This course strengthens participants' information fluency skills with hands on game- based practice in locating, evaluating, and ethically using digital information.

Course starts September 22, 2008 (4 Weeks for only $99)
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Web Site Investigator Website Investigator: An Introduction to Information Forensics

What if you can't find the author of an article or the date it was written?

Motivate students to evaluate Websites with information forensics. Track down elusive authors, dates, check the accuracy of claims and more using investigative search techniques. This session demonstrates effective ways to teach investigative searching and involves audience participation.

Course starts October 6, 2008 (2 Weeks for only $68)
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Information Fluency