EDU 270 - Internet Research in Education

Credits: 3

Description
This course is designed to help students learn more about information resources available when conducting research in the field of education and other subjects; identifying and mastering appropriate Internet research tools (search engines, directories, databases, digital libraries, e-journals, bibliographies, encyclopedias); developing research strategies, and critically evaluating Internet information.

Student Learning Outcomes

Be familiar with the information landscape in the field of education, including resources aimed primarily at researchers, resources aimed primarily at practitioners, and resources aimed at the general public.
Effectively use the online catalog to search for books and journals available at UCCSN Libraries.
Effectively use printed and online indexes to the literature of education in order to locate journal articles, bibliographies, literature reviews.
Critically evaluate information resources in education in regard to their authority, relevance, currency and accuracy.
Correctly cite resources according to a standard style manual, and to present the results of your research.
Effectively use the course management tool, WebCT and to engage learning in a synchronous and asynchronous learning environment.
Complete learning activities designed to meet the International Society Technology in Education National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers and Nevada Technology Teaching Standards.

Prerequisite: None