A collection of tools and instructions for helping staff work effectively with the internet and online databases
Firstly, it is a useful idea to set up an account for yourself (or your department or subject area) on del.icio.us. When you have done this, you can save any good websites directly to your del.icio.us account. To make this really simple, load up the del.icio.us logo and tag logo into your browser menu. Click on the del.icio.us help menu to load these up automatically.
1. Google: Google's goal is "to organize the world's information (not just web pags) and make that information universally accessible and useful."
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Advanced Googology I - by Patrick Crispen
Googology 201 describes the 70% core of Google tools.
Discover Google secrets, learn how Google really works, and play with advanced searching, etc. |
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Advanced Googology II - by Patrick Crispen
Googology 301 describes what else you can do with Google.
Discover Google's "core-plus" tools (froggle, picassa, orkut, translate, etc.) |
2. Graphics: Digital imaging has the ability to create quality images for printing, but is this always the best approach when working with email and the internet?
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Internet Graphics for the Artistically Challenged - by Patrick Crispen
Learn the basics of computer graphics and the seven essential design rules. |
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3. Internet Research Validation: There are many sites that deal with the validity of information on the Internet. The school Librarians are able to also offer valuable assistance on information literacy, and show teachers and students how to make best use of online databases, PLUS the extensive library collection of paper-based resources.
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Evaluating the Quality of Information on the Internet
This guide defines the criteria, documents incidents of questionable, false or fraudulent information as reported in the news or trade literature, provides examples of Web sites that illustrate good or bad information, and suggests strategies that help you detect bad information. |
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