Digital Research | E-Learning

The modern working world, shaped by digitalization, confronts us every day with a complex reality in which things change rapidly. Our daily need for information is therefore very high. At the same time, the amount of information available at any time has reached unprecedented proportions. We can find an answer to almost any question on the Internet at any time. However, this huge amount of information can also be overwhelming if the number of search results explodes and the time available is short.
This is precisely why it is important that you familiarize yourself with the basics of information literacy. E-learning helps you to structure your internet searches in a structured and time-efficient way. Develop a gut feeling for confident use of the Internet, an important aspect of digital literacy.

Contents

Digital research

• Different levels and relevance of information literacy.
• Search and filter.

Start the search

• Know the goal: What was the actual question? And what result will get me further?
• Overview or strategic search.
• Which search access for which search intention?
• Different search approaches and their advantages and disadvantages.
• Search engines, algorithms and pre-sorted information.
• Rules for a successful search.

View results

• The most important contribution types and the initial selection.
• Further procedure and search strategy.

Rate information

• Characteristics of information.
• Criteria catalog for evaluating credibility, reliability and seriousness.
• every can contribute: Content from private individuals and communities.
• Function and mode of action of fake news.

End the search

• Decision-making: Do I have the information I need?
• Extend the search if required.
• Organize and retrieve information.