Accessing+Information

In the first unit of this class we learned how to search for information, rules of copyright, evaluate websites, and how to efficiently use excel. In the process of searching for information we learned about how to successfully use different types of search engines and also how to set up a wiki. Through the wiki we learned how to share information and how to effectively place RSS feeds on the wiki to help filter important information in specific categories. The wiki made it easier to share information in a group setting and helped organization of material within the group. It was important to learn about copyright so as teachers we know what information we are allowed to use and also how to site that information. Also the lesson on evaluating websites showed how easy it is to filter through information on a site to find how credible it really is. Finally we learned how to use excel and how to record information onto the program. Excel will be an important tool for us as teachers to help us in the classroom.