Web Searches
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★★★★☆
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Overview
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Getting students to search for answers online is a practical way to boost their learning. When they have specific questions to find answers to, it helps them become more independent in their research. They learn to sort through information, figure out what's relevant, and evaluate sources. This mirrors how things work in the real world, where you often need to find precise info quickly. Plus, letting students do their searches on their devices means they can go at their own pace. Overall, it's a hands-on approach that teaches them not just to find information but also how to handle and understand the loads of stuff available online.

Pros
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  • Builds research skills for higher level learning as well.
  • Allows students to explore on their own.
  • Encourages critical thinking about sources.
  • Provides a variety of student experiences, different students will find different answers.

Cons
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  • Because of how open ended it is, students are more vulnerable to distractions.
  • Students may need more direction than other activities to understand what they are supposed to do.