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👀 How to coordinate this training:
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| Select the search term. Enter the search term into different search engines and get acquainted with the results. Let's also try text and image search. You can go through the results and the learners' observations together. You can use demonstration tips below. |
| Identify internet browsers on WordWall. Choose four answers out of 6 options. 🇫🇮 Tunnista Internet-selain (World Wall) |
Materials needed:
Computer 💻
Mobile phone 📲
Different web browsers and search engines
est. 60 min
💡 After this training:
The learner is able to search for information online (search terms, search engines).
The learner is able to search for different forms of information (text, image, video).
The learner is able to assess the reliability of digital content.
✨ Digital skills training about searching for information on the internet
video language 🇬🇧
video language 🇬🇧
Presentation Slides and Notes for Presentation 🇬🇧 Learn to use the internet (Digidel). The website is in Norwegian, make sure to use the automatic translation to change the website language.
This is one of the introductory courses for those with tablets and smartphones. They must be able to connect to the internet and use it to follow some of the courses listed on the website. Please note that some contexts are based in Norway, but you can use slides and notes to get some tips on demonstrating and explaining this topic.
Materials in Finnish 🇫🇮
Video 🇫🇮 Tiedonhaku internetistä: tekijänoikeudet ja luotettavuus (Osuvat Taidot)
Link 🇫🇮 Viisi vinkkiä tehokkaampiin Google-hakuihin (Yle digitreenit)
Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tervetuloa digitaloon!
Plain language material 🇫🇮 Tiedonhaku ja selain (SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit)
Vocabulary Game on Wordwall 🇫🇮 Tiedon haku - mitä sanat tartkoittavat? (SelkoDigi - opiskelumateriaalit)
Course with questions 🇫🇮 Digitreenien peruskurssi: Tiedonhaku (Yle Oppiminen)
Materials in English 🇬🇧
WordWall matching game, Web browser or Search engines?
Demonstration tips: How to do a search 🔎
Step 1. Open the browser
Click on the browser icon (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari).
A web browser helps us open websites and access information online.
We use it to visit different pages on the internet.
Step 2. Show the top bar
Point to the long bar at the top: web address, search bar settings, etc.
The top bar is where we type what we want to find.
It works like a search box that takes us to information or websites.
Step 3. Understand a Typical Website Layout
Show a simple website (e.g., your organisation's website, a news site, Wikipedia).
Websites usually follow a similar layout.
Recognising the parts below makes it easier to find information.
Point out:
Header (top part, often has the website name/logo and main menu)
Navigation menu (buttons or links to different sections, usually at the top or side)
Main content (the middle area with the main text, pictures, or video)
Footer (bottom part with extra links, contact info, or copyright)
Step 4. Type a search
Slowly type a simple example like: how to write a CV.
Type a word, phrase, or question about what you want to learn.
The search bar helps you explore topics and find answers.
Step 5. View search results
Point to the list of links that appear.
Each line in the list is a link to a website with more information.
The top results usually match the topic you searched for.
Step 6. Open a result
Click on one of the blue links (avoid ads at the top).
Clicking a link opens the full page about your topic.
You can read, watch, or explore more details on that page.
Step 7. Go back to results
Click the back arrow (←) at the top left of the browser.
Use the back arrow to return to the search results.
Try another link if you want different information.
Step 8. Do an image search
After a regular search, point to the menu under the search bar (e.g., “All – Images – Videos – News”).
Click “Images” and show the picture results.Hover or tap on a picture to see a larger version.
Click on the image to visit the website where it came from.
Image search helps when you prefer pictures instead of reading text.
It’s useful for recognising objects, getting ideas, or checking what something looks like.
Remember to check the website the picture comes from before trusting it.
You can find more information and training materials about copyright: What is Copyright? | ToolBox
Optional: Voice search
Point out the microphone icon if available.
Optional: Private browsing
Open a new private or “incognito” window and show how to recognise it (often has a dark theme or special icon).
Private browsing does not save your search history, cookies, or logins.
It’s useful when using shared or public computers.
It keeps your activity private on the device but not completely anonymous online
Step 9. Try a group search
Let's search together!
Use their idea to repeat the steps, and try an image search.
Briefly show alternative search engines: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo, Yahoo, etc.
Open Badge: Searching and evaluating information
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