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Things you should do before you start a Web search
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The links for "Things you should do before you start a Web search" were taken from: Integrating the Internet into the Classroom by Michael Krauss
If you are not a tech savvy there are some things you should do before you start a Web search, this list provides you with a range of on-line resources to get set before you start a research.
The Internet Web sites:
Check your computer speed. Accurate, free and powered by Ookla - the global standard in network testing.
Verify Java and Find Out-of-Date Versions. Check to ensure that you have the recommended version of Java installed on your Windows computer and identify any versions that are out of date and should be uninstalled.
http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp
Video tutorial: Microphone set up for Windows XP (6/9)
http://voicethread.com/#c28.b415.i3143
The PC glossary. Definitions of Computer and Internet Terms
If you use Google a lot, then you may want to take a look to some tips and tricks that will make your search easier
http://www.google.com/insidesearch/tipstricks/all.html
Email Etiquette. The following tips should help you avoid some of the pitfalls.
http://www.dynamoo.com/technical/etiquette.htm
Be aware of the time in other countries, so you do not keep your friends up late
https://www.google.com/webhp?rct=j#q=%22manta+ecuador+time%22
What Makes a Successful Online Student? The online student possesses unique qualities. The online students of today consist primarily of working people who are trying to better their opportunities. This however is changing, as more and more young and older people become aware of the online model. Corporations are using the online model to train technical professionals while private and public universities redefine the world as their markets.
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/StudentProfile.asp
Self-Evaluation for Potential Online Students. Will online learning fit your circumstances, lifestyle, and educational needs? Here are some basic questions to ask yourself in deciding if an online program is right for you.
http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/pedagogy/selfEval.asp
Diigo is a research tool, it is more than an Online bookmarking. Diigo is an abbreviation for "Digest of Internet Information, Groups and Other stuff." We especially like the "Other stuff" part, which gives us an open mandate to relentlessly innovate and provide better and better value to our users.
The following tutorial and exercises will help you to evaluate the quality of information you find on the Web (Widener University evaluation checklist)
http://www.widener.edu/about/campus_resources/wolfgram_library/evaluate
SurveyMonkey is is the most famous survey software in the world online. Now, create quizzes and surveys is easier than ever to get information on all sorts of topics, from customer satisfaction to employee engagement. Create your own polls or choose one of our templates.
Make your presentation or video remarkable with 800+ digital images in Common Craft Style, plus Know-How resources for using them. Or educate others with 50+ ready-made video explanations that you can embed on your website or download for offline use.
If you are only looking for some entertainment you may try the Cave of Magic
ENJOY YOUR RESEARCH!
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Created by: Veronica Espinoza
Date: April 19, 2014