Accessing+Information

When accessing information on the internet, unless a copyright policy is specified assume that the material is protected by copyright. Public domain materials are not owned by anyone and are free to use. Be careful of the Fair Use Policy, make sure you understand what it means. When evaluating websites watch out for bias in the text. Currency is also another important factor when evaluating a website to possible use in your classroom. Look for the creator of the website and see if they provide a way to contact them. Use websites that are related to your topic and that have content suitable to your audience (ie elementary school children will not understand content designed for high school students).

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