| Reviewed: |
Jul 01, 2008 by Teacher Education |
| Overview: |
This is a 10-minute Captivate video tutorial that provides instructions on six ways to search MERLOT. It includes multiple screen shots and audio instructions. It is well designed and provides helpful information for the novice user of MERLOT. Search options include: search materials field, advanced search, discipline search, community portals, federated and recently added search options. |
| Learning Goals: |
To provide users with a quick, simple tutorial that can quickly acquaint them with the search function within MERLOT. |
| Target Student Population: |
High school, undergraduate and graduate students; teachers K-12 and college; any visitor to the MERLOT site |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
A basic understanding of the MERLOT organization, website and what learning objects are and how they can be used to enhance online teaching and learning. |
| Type of Material: |
tutorial |
| Recommended Uses: |
This material can be readily used as an introduction to the MERLOT site. It can also be used to demonstrate to students ways of conceptualizing any kind of database search. |
| Technical Requirements: |
Computer, internet connection, speakers for audio |
