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Grade 11 SINIOR HIGH SCHOOL

EMPOWERMENT
TECHNOLOGY
Quarter 1 – Week 3 Module 3

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 Lesson 3: Effective Internet Research

The Internet has made our lives easier especially in terms of doing research. By browsing the
internet, we can access limitless topics. Web-based catalogs are available in many libraries to assist
researchers in locating printed books, journals, government documents and other materials. The
biggest obstacle facing all researchers on the internet is how to effectively and efficiently access the
vast amount of information available (The Internet: Research Tools, 2013).

Before we take on another journey towards exploring the great capacity of the internet into
research, kindly take time to answer the following questions for your pre-test.

PRE TEST
Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. What is the Boolean logic technique used for?

A. Narrowing, broadening or eliminating a search term.

B. Using a robot to do instant research.

C. Searching several search engines at the same time.

D. Searching the infinite information from the internet.

2. http://www.avg.com/en/signal/what-is-spyware is an example of?

A. Access code B. Directory C. Server D. URL

3. Which of the following is a search engine? A. Netscape C. Elsevier B. Yahoo D. Macromedia

Flash

4. Which of the following is NOT an example of a domain?

A. .gov

B. .com

C. .npr

D. .edu
5. What are the three Boolean logic search operators?

A. FROM, TO, WHOM

B. AND, OR, NOT

C. AND, OR, BUT

D. SEARCH, KEYWORD, TEXT

ACTIVIITY 1

What’s In My Name? Direction: Write all your answers in your activity notebook.

1. Using the Internet, try to search for your complete name.

2. Write down how many sites have featured your personal name and what is written about you.

3. Answer the following:

What other information are written about you?

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Are the search results coming from reliable sources? Why?

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Should these bits of information need to be posted or shown in public?

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Searching the Web

There are billions of information on the web and it is a challenge for us to truly find which
information is reliable and relevant. Here are some tips you may use to be able to look for relevant
and reliable sources: Search Engines are websites used for retrieval of data, files, or documents
from data bases. Some search engines we use today are:
Anatomy of a URL A URL is one type of Uniform Resource Identifier (URI). It is a generic term for all
types of names and addresses that refer to objects on the world wide web. Knowing the URL endings
will give you clues to who is sponsoring the website and help evaluate the sources.

1. Protocol 4. Top-level Domain 7. Named anchor

2. Subdomain 5. Folders/ Paths 3. Domain 6. Page

2. Phase Searching – is used to search for famous quotes, proper names, recommendations, etc. It
encloses the phrase in quotation marks. Ex. “Jane Doe” “To be or not to be”

3. Plus (+) – indicates that the word after the sign is a required word must be found in search.
Example: +fire

4. Minus (–) sign – indicates to exclude a word from your search that is not required on the result.
Example: Jaguar speed –car

5. Ampersand (@) is used to find social tags. Example: @SteveJobs

6. Hashtag (#) is used to find popular hashtags. Example: #LawOfClassroom

7. Finding Documents – using the filetype refines the search for documents on the web. o
filetype:pdf o filetype:doc o filetype:xls
Ex. ICT in the Philippines pdf
8. Searching Site – the sites find webpage from a website. Ex.: National Geographic information in
Australia Search: Australia site: NationalGeographic.com

ACTIVITY 2
Can You Find Me?

Directions: Use the Internet to research on a news article on Information

URL: _

Title of Article: _

Paste printed article here.

Technology in the Philippines. This information must come from a government site in PDF or Word
document. Print the article and paste your work on a separate sheet of paper. Do not forget to
include the URL of the article you have taken the information.
 Lesson 3 Evaluating Sites

The web provides access to some excellent information and can also give access to those that are
irrelevant and out-dated. Here is some checklist that you can use to evaluate your website:

1. Authority. It reveals that the person, institution or agency responsible for a site has the
qualifications and knowledge to do so. Evaluating a web site for authority:

-mail address, snail mail address, phone

number, and fax number.

gives them authority to present information.

2. Purpose. The purpose of the information presented in the site should be clear. Some sites are
meant to inform, persuade, state an opinion, entertain, or parody something or someone.
Evaluating a web site for purpose:
?

3. Coverage. This refers to how comprehensive the website is in their discussion of certain topics.
Evaluating a web site for coverage:

4. Currency. It refers to: (1) how current the information presented is, and (2) how often the site is
updated or maintained. It is important to know when a site was created, when it was last updated,
and if all of the links are current. Evaluating a web site for currency involves finding the date
information was:

5. Objectivity. Objective sites present information with a minimum of bias. Evaluating a web
site for objectivity:

the content?
 6. Accuracy. It refers to the credibility of the website. Evaluating a web site for accuracy:
on?

their origin?

bliography or reference list included?

ASSESSMENT QUIIZ NUMBER 3

Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper or in your notebook.

1. What happens when a phrase or sentence is placed inside quotation marks when doing
research? A. Will only return items that have both terms.

B. Will search for words that are together and in order

C. Will return items that exclude a term

D. Will return items that have either of the terms

2. What is a URL?

A. A computer software program

B. An acronym for Unlimited Resources for Learning

C. The address of a document or "page" on the World Wide Web

D. A search engine

3. What are the three main search expressions, or operators, recognized by Boolean logic?

A. and, or, not C. and, or, but B. from, to, whom D. search, keyword, text

4. How do you evaluate a web page?

A. You confirm that the author or site an authority on the subject.

B. You check to see if the author has been objective.

C. You check to see if the information is current.

D. You do as many of the above as possible.

5. An article that only presents one point of view or omits facts is biased.

A. True B. False
 Lesson 4 Developing ICT Content For Specific Purposes

The use of advanced tools and techniques found in common productivity and
application software in developing ICT content for specific professional tracks.

CHALLENGE QUESTION

What was your earliest memory of productivity tools?

Hint: They usually come as a suite of computer applications that serve

reporting requirements containing textual, numerical, and presentation
functions.

Three basic functions of digital tools are generally combined to support decisions in business
or management, and in communication contexts. These 3 basic tools support writing,
numeracy and presentation skills.

In earlier ICT-related courses or academic subjects, these tools find expression in essays, book
reports, and newsletters, as well as in presentation of ideas contained in a deck of digital
slides.

To help you build on your prior skills using those productivity tools, you shall explore them
separately and work towards combining them in a given technology-enabled scenario.

Following is a screenshot of Library Office, a Free and Open Source Productivity Suite,
which matches and perhaps could even exceed the overall features, advantages, and benefits
of their paid counterpart:
The prescribed tools and techniques are listed below in the context of situational use-
cases along with the respective resources:

Tools/Techniques Use Case Related Reference

1. Mail merge and Mass email or ● https://wiki.documentfou

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Advantages of Mail Merging “The advantages of using mail merge are:
● Only one document needs to be composed for communicating to an extensive list of interested
people, clients or customers.
● Each document can be personalized i.e. it appears to be have been written specifically to each
recipient. It contains details only relevant to the receiver.
● Many document formats can be developed to use with one database.
● Errors in transcribing details from one document to another are eliminated. This advantage, of
course, depends upon the accuracy of data entry into individual records in the first place! ”

Tools/Techniques Use Case Related Reference

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UsingMailMerge.pdf
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● https://help.libreoffice.org
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related content and /Writer/Inserting_a_Calc
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Enriches textual
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4. Integrating images content. Also useful
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material in word and sometimes in
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processors spreadsheets

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Seamlessly
5. Embedded files and /Impress/Insert_Slides_
integrates related
data Objects
files
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6. Advanced and Simplifies and
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complex formulas; automates common
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 The following are key glossary of terms and links to related tools and
techniques for advanced users of productivity applications.

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Whenever used appropriately, “slide animations are similar to transitions, but they are applied to
individual elements on a single slide—a title, chart, image, or individual bullet point. Animations can
make a presentation more lively and memorable. Just as with transitions, heavy use of animations can
be fun, but distracting and even annoying for an audience expecting a professional presentation.”

TRIVIA/ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY TIPS

1. Mail merging means to plug data from an address table into form letters,
e-mail messages, envelopes, address labels, or a directory (Example: a
parent list or product catalog, for example).

2. Hyperlinks - “Hyperlinks are objects inside an electronic document that

include the location of another object. Hyperlinks use the hypertext
transfer protocol, the same protocol that drives connections on the
World Wide Web, to electronically point users to documents and files
stored in another location. When a user clicks on a hyperlink, the
computer uses the information in the link to locate and load the external
resource.”

3. Free and Proprietary Software | Feature Comparison: LibreOffice -

Microsoft Office, available here: