Images & Clip Art:
- Pics4Learning - Searchable images
- FreeFoto - Searchable within topic offerings
- School Clip Art - Clip art choices within many categories (Animations, Backgrounds, Photos, and Fonts available with subscription).
- Clip Art for Teachers - Curriculum related clip art.
- Discovery.com Clip Art - Clip art organized by subject area
Music & Sound Clips (Royalty Free)
- SoundzAbound - A collection of copyright-free music and sound effects.
- PodsafeAudio - Provides music under the Creative Commons license for use in Podcasts, Mashups, Shoutcasts, & Webcasts.
How do I know if a website has good quality information?
The Internet has a lot of information...some of it is good and some of it is bad. Here are some things to look for when evaluating a website:
- 1. Accuracy
- Is the information reliable? Are the links accurate? Sources cited? Information believable?
- 2. Authority
- Who is the author of the site? What are his/her qualifications? Is the site sponsored by an organization? Is the organization reputable or legitimate?
- 3. Objectivity
- Does the information reveal a bias? What is the point of view of the author? Is the information trying to sway you? Do the links also reflect a bias?
- 4. Currency
- When was the site last updated? Is the information kept up to date? Is the publication date indicated? Are the links up to date?
- 5. Coverage
- How is the information presented? Heavy use of graphics, text, statistics? Topic coverage cursory or in-depth?