We take in a ton more information than we did in the past and therefore, it is essential that we are able to first, find good information, but then also store that information in a useful way, and finally be able to easily share it with others. Sounds easy? Well.... I am going to suggest that in this 21st century, this has gotten far more complex.Finding good information
Sounds simple enough but keep these questions in mind...
What searching strategies will I use to find the information I need quickly and efficiently?
A basic Google search may not be strategy enough to find the best, high quality information. Please check out these resources to become a better Internet Researcher.
What To Do with the Information You Find
Here are some questions to ask yourself to help you with this content curation step......
What is my goal with this information? Why do I need this information?
If I save this information, when will I use it?
Just how good is this information?
Is this information valid?
Is the source of the information a source you can trust?
Can the information be validated with another source?
How or where will you store this information so you can easily find it?
If your links disappeared tomorrow, could you remember all of them?
Are your links well organized?
Check out these links for information on a few ways to save and organize information online:
Sharing the Good Stuff
If you have found good stuff, and spent a good deal of time in doing that, and don't share with others, what good is that?
Do you have a way to share the resources that you are collecting with others?
How are other educators around you sharing their resources?
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