Learning to Search and Searching to Learn - Learning to Learn SeriesLearning to Learn Series

Title	Learning to Search & Searching to Learn
Description	The Internet has changed how we find out what we need to know. We can now find information in a matter of seconds. The key is, is it good information? Good information is found through good searching skills and good critical appraisal skills. This module will explore how to search for resources effectively and make sense of the vast amount of information you are able to access.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this module, learners will be able to: Use Boolean and other advanced search techniques to find information efficiently Examine the characteristics of popular, scholarly or academic sources to determine the quality of the information it contains.
Topics	Finding good information Boolean logic Evaluating sources
Videos	Searching Effectively Critically Evaluating Information
Learning Resources	Power Searching with Google Advanced Searching with Google Boolean Tutorial
Teaching Resources	Facilitator Guide