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Published in final edited form as: Libr Inf Sci Res. 2011 Dec 7;34(1):63–71. doi: 10.1016/j.lisr.2011.07.006

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NIA Toolkit lesson plans & goals

Class Session Lesson Goals
Module 1: Internet Basics

  1. Learn basic computer terms.

  2. Practice using the mouse.

  3. Learn basic Internet terms.

  4. Learn how to get to a website.

  5. Learn how to explore a website.

  6. Learn how to use a search box.

  7. Learn how to use a site map.
Module 2: Introduction to NIHSeniorHealth

  1. Use the home page to find health topics on NIHSeniorHealth.

  2. Use the table of contents of a health topic to find specific information.

  3. Navigate through a health topic.

  4. Enlarge, view, and close images.

  5. Find answers to health questions of personal interest.
Module 3: NIHSeniorHealth Quizzes and Videos

  1. Recall how to use the home page of the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  2. Recall how to use the All Topics A–Z page to find health topics on the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  3. Recall how to use the special features (optional).

  4. Learn how to take online quizzes.

  5. Learn how to open, watch, and close a video.

  6. Learn how to open, read, and close a video transcript.

  7. Learn how to find answers to health questions of personal interest.
Module 4: NIHSeniorHealth FAQs and Site Index

  1. Recall how to use the home page of the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  2. Recall how to use the All Topics A–Z page to find health topics on the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  3. Recall how to use the special features (optional).

  4. Learn how to use the frequently asked questions.

  5. Learn how to use the site index.

  6. Find answers to health questions of personal interest
Module 5: Exercise for Older Adults on NIHSeniorHealth

  1. Recall how to use the home page and the All Topics A–Z page of the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  2. Recall how to use to find health topics on the NIHSeniorHealth website.

  3. Recall how to use the table of contents of a health topic.

  4. Recall how to take an online quiz.

  5. Read about the benefits of exercise and exercise safety for older adults.

  6. Read about suitable exercises for older adults and see them demonstrated.

  7. Read stories by older adults who enjoy a variety of exercise activities.
Module 6: Introduction to MedlinePlus

  1. Learn the main features of the home page of MedlinePlus.

  2. Learn how to find a topic on the health topics page.

  3. Learn to use the search box.

  4. Learn how to use the medical dictionary.

  5. Learn about the quality guidelines MedlinePlus uses to select the information it includes on the website.

  6. Find answers to health questions of personal interest.
Module 7: MedlinePlus: Drugs and Supplements, Medical Encyclopedia

  1. Recall the main features of the MedlinePlus home page.

  2. Learn how to find information on drugs on the drugs and supplements page.

  3. Learn how to find information on supplements on the drugs and supplements page.

  4. Learn how to use the medical encyclopedia.

  5. Find answers to health questions of personal interest.
Module 8: MedlinePlus: News and Directories

  1. Recall the main features of the MedlinePlus home page.

  2. Learn how to find news stories about health in the news section.

  3. Learn how to find information about doctors, dentists, and hospitals in the directories section.

  4. Find answers to health questions of personal interest.
Module 9: Evaluating Health Websites In this lesson, students will learn to recognize and locate:

  1. Reliable health information websites.

  2. The sponsor of a health website.

  3. The purpose of a health website.

  4. The authors of the health information.

  5. The reviewers of the heath information.

  6. The most recent update of the health information.

  7. The privacy policy of a health website.

  8. Clues about the accuracy of a website’s health information.

  9. The contact information for a health website.
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