HOW TO RESEARCH ONLINE
Your child may have homework that involves online research. The internet is a huge resource and generally
there is no problem finding information about a specific topic. However,
reading, deciphering a, applying that information can be daunting as there is
so much of it, often written in formal and technical language that can leave
your child (and yourself) with the feeling of 'information overload.' The following questions will support your
child in developing online research skills and successfully completing online
research tasks.
What needs to be done? Support your child to define the task and
identify one or two specific questions that they want to find the answer to.
What resources can I use? Search engines will direct you to websites
which use text. However, the text may be
overwhelming for even the most confident of readers. Choosing videos can be an effective alternative
way of researching, particularly as these tend to be short and concise. The images tool can also be a useful resource
in both interpreting and presenting information.
Where can I find these resources? When
typing the specific question / key words you can include the words "for
kids" or "key stage one" into the search engine which should
direct you to websites that are more accessible for children.
What can I use from these resources? Add
useful websites to your “favourites” so that they can easily be located
again. In selecting the information,
encourage your child to refer back to their specific question/s, identified in the
first question.
How will I know I did my job well? Encourage
your child to evaluate their research by asking themselves if they have answered
their initial question/s, have they used their own words and what they have
learnt? The mnemonic KISS (keep it short
and simple) may help your child to select facts and to organise their work.
What can I make to finish the job? Your child's research can be presented in many
ways (text, poster or model) using features of non-fiction, e.g: text boxes, to
produce an eye catching, informative and concise project.
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