C2 Outcomes

C2.1  compare and contrast information from similar sources

Expected Outcome Students will examine information from several sources on the same topic and recognize the differences and similarities. K1 2 3 4 5 6 7   Introductory     Emphasis     Maintenance Concepts/Skills information can vary depending on the source used students will recognize the differences as well as the similarities the similarities can be used in evaluating the authenticity of the source this will also reinforce the importance of using more than one source Integration Ideas conducting curriculum based research, students can chart the similarities and differences found in a number of sources compare the information found on a Canadian topic or historical figure or event on Wikipedia, The Canadian Encyclopedia, and a printed source TAL Resources Inspiration templates Kidspiration templates Other Resources CyberSmart! : Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets From Fact to Fiction through Fractured Fairy Tales

C2.2  identify and distinguish points of view (bias) in information accessed from different sources

Expected Outcome Students will recognize the impact of bias and author's viewpoint on information. K1 2 3 4 5 6 7   Introductory     Emphasis     Maintenance Concepts/Skills Information can be presented in a variety of ways. Students will recognize that often the viewpoint and bias of the author will affect the way the information is presented and may also impact its meaning and accuracy. Discussion questions could include: - is the author using absolute words like 'always' or 'never' - is the author using superlative words like 'best of worst' - does any of the information contradict information you have found elsewhere - do you feel that the author knowledgeable about the topic © 1996-2006 Kathy Schrock Integration Ideas: units on advertising or media research projects TAL Resources Reality Check - Media Awareness folder Kids for Sale - Web Awareness Workshops folder Inspiration templates Other Resources: Media Awareness Network Kids for Sale: Online Privacy and Marketing to Kids Jo Cool or Jo Fool Online Marketing to Kids: Strategies and Techniques Dealing with Online Marketing: What You Can Do TV & Me CyberSmart! : Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets CBC - News in Review What in the World - Current Events for Canadian Schools

C2.3  evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic

Expected Outcome Students will determine if a particular resource is applicable to their research. K1 2 3 4 5 6 7   Introductory     Emphasis     Maintenance Concepts/Skills Students will develop critical evaluation skills in order to analyze the relevance of information. Students will use the following evaluation tools in determining both relevance and suitability: - deconstruct the URL - scanning through the resource using key words/concepts to determine relevance Integration Ideas Teacher-led tour of relevant sites can be conducted before the students begin selecting resources on a topic TAL Resources Reality Check - Media Awareness folder Deconstructing URLs Other Resources: Media Awareness Network Evaluating Sites - 2Learn Online Research Critical Evaluation Tools - Kathy Schrock Verifying Information (pdf) - Clarence Fischer List of Domain Names CyberSmart! : Lesson Plans and Activity Sheets