Digital Learning Objects
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video online game
text/tables
flash
CLIP tutorials 
Peer Review Articles in 3 Minutes
Peer Review Articles in 3 Minutes
CONTENT: explains the peer review process
MEDIUM/TIME: video (5:00)
ASSESSMENT: no
NOTES: North Carolina State University, excellent coverage, though peer review is only one of several important concepts for students to understand as they evaluate their sources.
WHY WE LIKE IT:: this is an outstanding tutorial
Evaluating Information Using the CRAAP Test
Evaluating Information Using the CRAAP Test
CONTENT: CRAAP stands for Currency, Relevance, Accuracy, Authority and Purpose.
MEDIUM/TIME: video (5:28)
ASSESSMENT: no
NOTES: Johnson & Wales University. Thorough look at how to evaluate information (including why); includes 1 minute review at the end
WHY WE LIKE IT: very good explanation of CRAAP acronym
Evaluating Web Sites
Evaluating Web Sites
CONTENT: another take on how to evaluate websites using Authority, Timeliness and Objectivity
MEDIUM/TIME: video (4:00)
ASSESSMENT: no
NOTES: San Jose State U. Engaging video
WHY WE LIKE IT: PRIMO (2012)
Evaluating Internet Sources
Evaluate Internet Sources
CONTENT: learn to effectively evaluate information found on the web
MEDIUM/TIME: captivate video (7:00)
ASSESSMENT: quiz & key >>>
NOTES: clear tutorial on how to evaluate open web resources
WHY WE LIKE IT: CLIP resource. Self-paced; close captioning available
Evaluating Web Pages
Evaluating Web Pages: Techniques to Apply & Questions to Ask
CONTENT: checklist of criteria for thoroughly evaluating a web page
MEDIUM/TIME: text with links
ASSESSMENT: no
NOTES: UC Berkeley. Dense with information
WHY WE LIKE IT: by nationally recognized librarian, an authority on teaching web site evaluation
Using Google Scholar
Using Google Scholar
CONTENT: Google Scholar can help identify scholarly journal article citations, often with links to library databases
MEDIUM/TIME: captivate video (7:00)
ASSESSMENT: quiz and key --->
NOTES: students will learn the unique and valuable search features of Google Scholar
WHY WE LIKE IT: CLIP; students should know how to use Google Scholar effectively, especially when database access is limited
Using Wikipedia
Using Wikipedia for Academic Research
CONTENT: Wikipedia can help identify key words and concepts
MEDIUM/TIME: captivate video (3:36)
ASSESSMENT: quiz & key >>>
NOTES: shows how Wikipedia can help launch their research.
WHY WE LIKE IT: CLIP resource. Self-paced; students are familiar with Wikipedia