Internet Searching Skills

Her appointment with President Clinton sent Monica Lewinsky into a jealous rage. That's correct, Jeopardy fans: "Who is Eleanor Mondale?" The perky daughter of the former Vice-President hosts this superb introduction to searching the Internet. Developed by Joyce K. Valenza, a technology journalist and high school library information specialist, Internet Searching Skills features Mondale working with a virtual guide ("Jane," an impressive bit of CGI-magic) on a school research project charting recent developments in the quest for peace in the Middle East. Viewers will learn how to use subject search strategies (Yahoo) and boolean keyword search tips as they navigate the admittedly complex Web, pulling down timelines, articles, images, etc. relating to the project. What's impressive about Internet Searching Skills is its seamless integration of genuinely interesting and entertaining content with valuable research, organization, and proper crediting skills. As we enter what Disney's Aladdin technically termed "a whole new world," students and educators alike need to familiarize themselves with the basics of using the Internet for assignments. Internet Searching Skills is a sterling start. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: I, J, P. (R. Pitman)