Episode 3: Information Skills - Searching Smart on the Internet
The Internet is a treasure chest of knowledge, and in this episode, you will learn how to unlock it! You will explore how search engines like Google work, practise finding information on health, recipes, news and more, and learn to verify whether what you read online is trustworthy. You will also be introduced to basic AI tools that can help answer your questions. By the end of this episode, you will be searching smarter and staying informed – with confidence.
3.1 Introduction to Search Engines
Unlock a world of knowledge right at your fingertips! This episode introduces what search engines are and how to use them to find answers.
3.2 Searching Online
Learn how to search for information on the Internet effectively. This episode walks you through typing keywords, exploring search results and clicking through to useful information.
3.3 Verifying Information Authenticity
Not everything you read online is true. This episode guides you through five simple steps to tell fact from fiction and avoid fake news and misinformation.
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