? Part 1: Introduction to Internet Research

? What is Internet Research?

Internet research means:

• Searching information online
• Evaluating sources
• Using data for learning

? Not all information on the internet is correct!

? Why Digital Literacy is Important?

Students must:

• Think critically
• Verify information
• Avoid misinformation

? Part 2: Basic Search Techniques

? Step 1: Open Browser

• Open Google Chrome

? Step 2: Use Search Engine

Go to:
? Google Search

? Step 3: Use Proper Keywords

❌ Bad search:

tell me everything about computer

✅ Good search:

definition of computer in ICT

? Tips for Better Search

• Use specific keywords
• Avoid long sentences
• Use simple words

⚡ Part 3: Advanced Search Techniques (Very Important)

? 1. Use Quotation Marks (" ")

"definition of ICT"

? Finds exact phrase

? 2. Use site:

ICT definition site:edu

? Search only educational websites

? 3. Use filetype:

ICT notes filetype:pdf

? Finds PDF notes

? 4. Use AND / OR

ICT AND education

? 5. Use minus (-)

ICT -jobs

? Excludes unwanted results

? Part 4: Evaluating Information (CRITICAL SKILL)

? How to Check Website Reliability?

✔ Check:

• Author name
• Website domain (.edu, .gov preferred)
• Date of publication
• References

? Reliable Sources

❌ Unreliable Sources

• Unknown blogs
• No author
• Fake news sites

? Part 5: Fake vs Real Information

? Signs of Fake Information:

• Clickbait titles
• No references
• Poor grammar
• Emotional language

? Example:

❌ “You won’t believe this shocking fact!”
✅ “Research shows that…”

? Part 6: Cyber Safety & Secure Browsing

? Step 1: Check Website Security

Look for:

• ? HTTPS
• Lock icon

? Step 2: Avoid Unsafe Downloads

• Do not download unknown files
• Avoid suspicious links

? Step 3: Protect Personal Data

• Do not share passwords
• Use strong passwords

? Step 4: Beware of Phishing

• Fake emails
• Fake websites

? Part 7: Downloading Academic Resources

? Step 1: Search PDF Notes

ICT chapter 1 notes filetype:pdf

? Step 2: Save File

• Right-click → Save As

? Step 3: Organize Files

• Create folders:
  • ICT Notes
  • Assignments

? Part 8: Practical Example

? Task:

Search topic:
? “Importance of ICT in Education”

Perform:

• Use quotation marks
• Use filetype:pdf
• Open 2 websites
• Compare reliability

? Lab Practice Tasks

Students must:

✅ Perform 5 different searches
✅ Use advanced search operators
✅ Identify reliable website
✅ Download PDF notes
✅ Explain difference between fake and real source

? Expected Learning Outcomes

Students will:

• Search information efficiently
• Identify reliable sources
• Avoid fake information
• Practice safe internet usage
• Improve academic research skills

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Copy-paste without checking
• Using unreliable sources
• Ignoring website credibility
• Clicking unknown links

?‍? Instructor Guidelines

• Demonstrate live searching
• Show fake vs real examples
• Give real-world tasks
• Encourage critical thinking

? Conclusion

This tutorial builds essential digital literacy skills, enabling students to:
✔ Research effectively
✔ Think critically
✔ Stay safe online
✔ Use internet professionally