Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

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A digital citizen is one who…

uses effective strategies to search for information (e.g., keywords, narrowing a search)
uses credible online resources (e.g., databases, encyclopedias, ebooks)
evaluates and reflects critically on information/resources/sites
applies an inquiry model to gather, use and evaluate information in order to build knowledge

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Dylan and Barnes Barenzu House Hippo Everything seen on TV is not real – Video

Common Sense Media – A-B-C Searching – Lesson

Common Sense Media – Using Keywords (K-2) – Lesson

Common Sense Media – Going Places Safely – Lesson

Common Sense Media – Responsible Search Strategies for Kids

Being Smart Online- Detecting Lies and Staying True

MediaSmarts – So many choices?

MediaSmarts – Can you spot the ad?

Common Sense Media – Rating Websites Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5)

Netsmartz – Evaluating Internet Sources

TDSB Imagine Your Learning Document

Kathy Schrock – Critical Evaluation of a Website (Elementary School Level)

Capacity Building Series – Inquiry Based Learning Getting Started with Student Inquiry – Monographs

Instructor Magazine The 6 Online Research Skills Your Students Need – Article

Michelle Gohagon Research Graphic Organizer – Graphic Organizer

ASCD – Making Sense of Online Text – Article

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Primary Classroom Connection Critical Thinking and Information Literacy – Grade 2 Science

Primary Classroom Connection Critical Thinking and Information Literacy – Grade 3 Science and Technology

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Google and iKeepSafe Become an Online Sleuth – Lesson

Media Smarts Passport to the Internet – Interactive

YouTube Curriculum Detecting Lies and Staying Safe – Video

Google Search Literacy Assortment of Lessons – Lesson Plans

Common Sense Media Online Searching – Video

Edmodo Digital Citizenship page

Techieteacher blog Evaluating Websites – Article and Comic

Media Smarts Authenticating Information

Media Smarts Deconstructing Webpages

Common Sense Media The Key to Keywords – Lesson Plan

Common Sense Media Strategic Searching – Lesson Plan

Identifying High Quality Sites

Common Sense Media Lesson Plan

Web Search Strategies in Plain English – YouTube Video

Google Search Education – Lessons

Detecting Lies and Staying Safe – YouTube Video

Common Sense Media Responsible Search Strategies for Kids – Lesson Materials

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Junior Classroom Connection Critial Thinking & Information Literacy Gr.4 Language Arts

Junior Classroom Connection Critical Thinking & Information Literacy Gr.6 Social Studies[/accordion_item] [/accordion]

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Critical Thinking Consortium CT2 Investigating Images -Lesson Resource

Google Doc from Alberta Conference on Understanding Digital Citizenship – Lesson Materials

YouTube Curriculum Detecting Lies and Staying Safe – Video

Google Search Literacy Assortment of Lessons – Lesson Plans

Common Sense Media Online Searching – Video

Peel District School Board (Together for Learning) Ontario Library Association Inquiry Model – Interactive

Peel District School Board – Inquiry & Research Tips & Resources

Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University – Web Searching with Success!

Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University Credible Sources Count!

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Intermediate – Critical Thinking & Information Literacy – Gr. 7

Intermediate – Critical Thinking & Information Literacy – Gr. 7&8 History

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Waterloo Region District School Board – Library Learning Commons

Evaluating Websites – Checklist Google Doc from Alberta Conference

Understanding Digital Citizenship – Lesson Materials

Google Search Literacy Assortment of Lessons – Lesson Plans

YouTube Curriculum Detecting Lies and Staying Safe – Video

Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University Web Searching with Success! – Interactive

Vaughan Memorial Library, Acadia University Credible Sources Count! – Interactive

Turnitin.com Understanding Plagiarism with some help from Dr. Seuss – Powerpoint presentation

Dr. Mike Ribble 9 Themes of Digital Citizenship – Website

Queen’s University Internet Detective: Wise up to the Web – Tutorial

Teach Thought.com 100 Search Engines for Academic Research – Lesson Materials

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Secondary Classroom Connection – Critical Thinking & Information Literacy – Citing Sources – CHV2O.CHC2D

Secondary Classroom Connection – Critical Thinking & Information Literacy – Gr 9 Sci/Food Nutr – Sustainable Ecosystems

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