This web-based learning activity was created by Ainsley Bakitch and Amanda Loss (Library & Information Services) and Derrick Row (Social Science). It was originally created September 2000.

It represents a collaboration to implement learning technologies and information literacy skills in the Year 8 Social Science curriculum.

Online Research Modules are designed so that students are encouraged to analyse, organise and use information to provide creative answers or solutions to set questions or situations, not merely gather information. This activity is intended to use learners’ time well, to focus on using information rather than looking for it and to support learner’s thinking at the levels of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

References

  • Black rat [Image]. (n.d.). Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association. Retrieved from https://aepma.com.au/PestDetail/96/Black%20Rat
  • Boccaccio, G. (c. 1351). The Decameron. (R. Hooker Trans.). Retrieved from https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/decameronintro.asp
  • Medieval craftsman [Image]. (n.d.). Medieval armour. Retrieved from https://medieval-armour.com/online-shop/medieval-clothing/manufacturer/medieval-craftsman-shop/medieval-clothes-men
  • Merchant [Image]. (n.d.). Malthouse costumes. Retrieved from http://malthousecostumes.co.nz/vikings-1980s-costumes/
  • Milliane, A. (n.d.). San Gigignano [Image]. Packing my suitcase. Retrieved from http://www.packingmysuitcase.com/2015/06/20/why-i-fell-in-love-with-san-gimignano/
  • Plague Doctor [Image]. (n.d.). HalloweenCostumes.com. Retrieved from https://www.halloweencostumes.com/adult-plague-doctor-peste-costume.html
  • Potenza [Image]. (2009). World easy guides. Retrieved from http://www.worldeasyguides.com/italy/potenza/potenza-on-map-of-italy/
  • Playingwithbrushes. (2008). Open tattered book [Image]. flickr. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/playingwithpsp/3031647963
  • Sonyaillustration. (n.d.). Old paper vector banner [Image]. 123rf.com. Retrieved from ‘https://www.123rf.com/profile_sonyaillustration’>sonyaillustration