How is reading a webpage different from reading a book? Scholars explore the topic using the second video from a larger digital media literacy series. Pupils learn tips for reading webpages more quickly and efficiently; specifically, they discover how to focus on a website's main content and use search tools.

Concepts

digital citizenship, information literacy, Media Literacy, Websites

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Additional Tags

college and career readiness

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Instructional Ideas

• Give students time to navigate various websites using the guidelines presented in the video 
• Have small groups discuss how a website's navigation bar and search box can be helpful 

Classroom Considerations

• Requires speakers or headphones for each individual 

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a link to a text-based version of the lesson 
• Presents content in a clear, easy-to-follow manner

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2