It is very important for both teachers and students to check the validity of the internet sources they are using. Teachers need to be aware of what to look for in sites so that their students are viewing information that is beneficial to their learning. The purpose of all sites that I choose should be to expand on the subject being taught at that time. When students consider the validity of internet sources they should look at the content as well as the currency of the information they are viewing. If a site contains old information, the information has more than likely changed from the time the source was created and is no longer accurate. The more students know about validity, the greater their chance of finding accurate sources for learning.
Sometimes it can be fun to show students bogus sites to help them develop their critical thinking skills. Their awareness of these inaccuracies is very important so that they know which sites to avoid in the future. Here are a few examples of bogus sites. Check out these links!
Velcro Crop
Dehydrated Water
Tree Octopus
Jackalope Conspiracy
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