They have spent some time learning how to use Boolean Operators to refine their web search, how to take notes and how to evaluate the Web sites that they find.
I think the highlight of the note taking class was learning how to turn one piece of A4 paper into an 8 page notebook!
Boolean Searching is a big part of being able to easily find information on the Web as it helps to refine the search down to just what is needed rather than having millions and millions of sites to look through. If they remember nothing else, hopefully they will remember how to do this.
The fun part of this lesson was the Research Frenzy game where the class was in teams competing to see who could answer the most questions in a set time. Each team started with either books or computers and then swapped over halfway through so they could try both methods. At the end of the lesson, the jury was out as to whether computers or books were better - I think it came down to how well they could use the encyclopedias as to which they preferred.
We also had a few teams trying to break the record set by last years class in this activity. Whilst they didn't manage to set their own record, they did draw equal with last year's group, so well done.
With the end of term approaching, enjoy a relaxing break - and make sure you find the time to kick back with a good book and READ. What better way to spend your break?
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