Better Searching

I had the opportunity to attend an Apple sponsored workshop today on creating technology infused lessons. We took some time to discuss teaching students how to search effectively online. As a rule, students will use only a key word search resulting in far too many results to be effective. Advanced searching should be taught earlier during the research process.  It was suggested that third grade might be a good time for introducing advanced searching. The following website provides some good information-- http://webquest.sdsu.edu/searching/fournets.htm