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Digital Literacy: Discovery

Outcomes

Recognize the value of curiosity, exploration, and play in the discovery process
Identify information needs and gaps in personal knowledge
Locate and explore ideas from multiple viewpoints and perspectives
Evaluate and adapt search strategies during the discovery process

How Internet Searching Works

Search algorithms and confirmation bias are two ways that we do not get all of the information when searching online.
Blue Feed, Red Feed
A Wall Street Journal tool that compares liberal and conservative Facebook feeds on several topics.
"How using search engines impacts voter decisions" Christina Sukhgian Houle

Filter Bubble

Upworthy amplifies stories and ideas that inspire and uplift.

Research is a Conversation