07: Internet Search

Practical Activity: Searching, Evaluating, and Citing Information

Estimated Time: 25 minutes

This activity will help you practice using reliable sources, smart search techniques, and proper citation — just as described in the passage above. You’ll explore real Tanzanian education topics and learn to find, judge, and record trustworthy information.

1. Step 1: Search for credible information
   Use Google or another search engine to find one article or document about:
   “Using ICT to improve teaching and learning in Tanzanian secondary schools”
   Try using different search strategies:
   • Use quotation marks around exact phrases (e.g., "ICT integration in Tanzanian classrooms").
   • Add or remove keywords such as Form Four, NECTA, or TIE.
   • Experiment with the minus sign (e.g., "ICT in education Tanzania" -news).
   Find at least one reliable source (such as .edu, .org, .gov, or a site like TIE, UNESCO, or Google Scholar).
2. Step 2: Evaluate your source
   After selecting your article, answer these questions briefly:
   • Who wrote or published it?
   • When was it published or updated?
   • Is it balanced and accurate, or does it seem biased?
   • Why do you consider it a credible source?
3. Step 3: Summarize and cite correctly
   Write a short paragraph (about 3–4 sentences) summarizing what you learned from the article in your own words — do not copy and paste. At the end, include a simple reference in APA style, for example:
   UNESCO. (2023). ICT in education in East Africa. Retrieved from https://unesdoc.unesco.org
4. Step 4: Share your work
   Post your summary and reference in the Moodle discussion forum titled “Practicing Smart Internet Searching” or upload your short document under this activity.