Introduction
Despite the increasing complexity of today’s online information ecosystem, most learners are let loose on the internet without receiving formal instruction on effective searching.
Search Coach and Search Progress empower learners to build information literacy skills that transfer to all search engines and play a crucial role in creating a foundation for AI literacy. With Search Coach and Search Progress in Microsoft Teams, learners build skills in forming effective queries and identifying reliable resources. Educators then review learners’ work and track progress through Insights.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this module, you'll be able to:
- Describe the importance of effective search strategies.
- Identify the search tools in Search Coach.
- Identify Search Coach features and tips.
- Explain how adding Search Coach to a class empowers learners.
- Explain how Search Progress allows educators to assign research projects to learners.
- Describe how Search Progress tracks learners' research practices.