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Discover the best tools for student research with expert insights from Boni Hamilton, Trecie Warner, and Candy Shively. Learn about child-friendly search engines, search technique tools, vocabulary aids, and more to enhance information literacy skills. Join us for interactive sessions and a chance to win exciting door prizes! 8 Relevant
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Look It Up!Best Tools for Student Research Boni Hamilton Trecie Warner Candy Shively
Trecie Warner, 3rd grade teacher John Hamilton, support and sugar daddy Boni Hamilton, Ph.D. student with Ed.D.
http://todaysmeet.com/lookitup Back Channel Chat Candy Shively TeachersFirst.com, Booth 1906
Handout:At ISTE sessionOReasyintegration.wikispaces.com(conferences page)
Agenda • Child-friendly search engines • Search technique tools • Word play
Child-friendly search engines Kidcyber.com.au (has authored pages) Kidsclick.org (designed by librarians and has reading levels) DibDabDoo.com (father’s attempt to provide safe surfing for his four kids) 4me.sweetsearcjh.com (all sites have been evaluated; text heavy)
2-Minute Turn & Talk What experiences have you had with students and search engines?
Teaching Search Engine Techniques Web Search Strategies
2-Minute Turn & Talk What are you thinking about these information literacy tools?
Vocabulary Tools http://visual.merriam-webster.com/index.php Pleasure Garden Photographicdictionary.com Bliss
Wordsmyth.net: beginner, children’s, & advanced dictionary (many ads) Wordcentral.com: dictionary, thesaurus, rhyming
bonihamilton@gmail.comtwarner@lps.k12.co.us Book Signing Today: ISTE booth, 1:30-2:30