Once you begin doing that, the habits become second nature. Students divide into pairs and select a computer as their workstation for this class and the next class. Allow each pair of students to select a Web site from the list of credible Web sites that you have prepared. Students should include what valuable information is provided on the Web site and offer their opinions as to whether or not they feel that the Web site is objective and credible. Discuss what makes a Web site appear to be credible and what would cause them to discredit information provided on a Web site.
Students go back to their workstations from the previous class and pull up their assigned Web site.
Students should attempt each step and document the results. The teacher may want to provide these points on the board to guide students responses. Pairs of students write a thoughtful critique of their Web site. In the critique, students should discuss specific information about the Web site using their responses to the research questions from the initial exploration of the site. Critiques should also include whether the students feel the Web site is objective and credible based on the further investigation conducted in the second visit of the site, along with specific justification for their views.