Forum Discussion: How Do We Teach Smarter Internet Searching in Tanzanian Classrooms?
Discussion Prompt:
You have now studied basic search engine techniques, search strategies, information literacy, and the evaluation of online resources using tools like the CRAAP Test. Today, many teachers and learners are also beginning to use AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot to support their searching, summarising, and understanding of information. This brings both opportunities and responsibilities.
In this discussion, respond to the questions below:
Which internet search or evaluation skill from this module has been most useful to you personally, and why?
(e.g., using quotation marks, refining keywords, filtering results, checking accuracy, cross-checking sources, etc.)What challenges do Tanzanian learners commonly face when searching for information online or when using AI tools?
Consider issues such as misinformation, unreliable websites, AI-generated errors, over-reliance on AI, or limited digital literacy.How can teachers guide learners to use both search engines and AI tools responsibly and effectively?
Give one practical example from your subject area (e.g., showing students how to verify AI-generated answers using TIE/NECTA sources, or teaching learners how to fact-check links provided by AI).How would you model smarter internet searching in your own classroom?
Describe one strategy you could demonstrate directly with your learners.Respond to at least one colleague’s post by offering an additional idea, suggestion, or example from your own teaching context.
Length: 120–180 words for your main post.