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Search Engines Search engines are beneficial tools for student and teacher learning. Students can more effectively find credible information on an array of topics that are useful for project, papers, and beyond. When we know what websites and resources have credible information, and where we can find these websites, we can find credible information on the topic we are learning. Along with being able to find credible information, students and teachers can also have a more precise search by using keywords or advanced searches. (Byrne, 2012, p.183) Website Evaluation Video https://youtu.be/RPxJKr3r8Kg This video highlights 5 key concepts to focus on when determining if a website is credible. I loved how this video was animated well keep the viewer engaged. I would use this in my classroom to not only focus on website credibility, but professionalism and how that can be portrayed online. Favorite Professional Websites http://www.scholastic.com/home/  is a wonderful resource ...