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Education Resources for Web Literacy

In a world of information overload, it is vital for students to be able to find information on the Web, as well as to determine its validity and appropriateness. Our web literacy materials demystify the process Web so you can impart the vital skills students need to be safe, successful 21st century learners.

1 Web Literacy Quiz

How much do you know about web literacy? Take the quiz to find out how savvy you are.

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2 Information Literacy Quiz Answer Key

Had a chance to take our Information Literacy Quiz? Here are suggested answers and follow-up activities to use with students.

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3 Websites to Validate

We have started a collection of websites that can be used when teaching students how to evaluate the validity of websites.

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4 How to Read a Web Address

The first step in learning the grammar of the Internet is to read URL’s closely. Reading a URL is an exercise in critical thinking.

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5 Find the Publisher of a Website

It is helpful to know who publishes the information you are reading. Use the Whois Database to find out.

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6 What is the History of a Website

One of the beauties of the Internet is that we can chart the history of a website through a collection of drafts using the Wayback Machine.

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7 Check the External Links

A quick look at who has linked to a site might help you gain perspective about the quality of its information.

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