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Open Badge Path: Searching and evaluating information

est. 3 hour 45 min

 💡 After this training:

  • The learner knows how to take a screenshot on their own device.

  • 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.

  • The learner is able to identify how copyrights are related to information and information sharing.

👀 How to coordinate this training:


1. Learn the content of the Open Badge

Badges provide a means for learners to demonstrate the skills they have acquired. Upon completion of the training, learners can earn badges to showcase their digital competencies, which may be helpful when applying for jobs or advancing in their careers. These badges can also be an inspiring way to acknowledge personal growth in the digital world.Learn more about digital skills badges on the Finnish Digital Agency's website:

2. Plan the training content

Check the list of training materials connected to the open badge questions. You can organize the training sessions by using the listed content and then reviewing the open badge questions together during the session, or assign them as homework.Make sure to reserve time for a break in the training.

  1. Introduce the badge to learners and reserve time for creating a profile

Allocate time for learners to create Open Badge Passport accounts and learn how to handle badges.





✨ Training materials related to the Open Badge on searching and evaluating information










Review exercise


1. Exercise

Divide the questions, for example, one task per group. In more advanced groups, they can answer all the questions

2. Discussion questions and check everyone's answers together.

Tasks from search engines:

  1. What search engines are there?

  2. What are the different search filters I can use?


Tasks for searching for information:

  1. What do you remember about searching for information with search engines?

  2. How do you know that the information you are looking for is reliable?

Materials needed:

Computer 💻

Mobile phone 📲

Pen & Sticky notes or paper 📝





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