Applications+(Web+related)

= Good one= = = =Big Tick= I like how this article talks about the lack of adequate searching skills and web evaluation skills of students, as this is what we are trying to address.Although at the end it does state that our soul purpose shouldn't be educating them on how to search, but more so on doing it safely and more to do with evaluation. Jenna "three major components of Web literacy skills: Web searching skills, Web reading skills and Web evaluating skills" could be used as a starting point for the application to school part of the ppt - There is a lot of evidence in this article confirming what we believe - that they are not efficient searchers just comfortable with web use - they can 'ride the bike' but they cannot compete - just my analogy! - This article would count as an academic journal - towards the 50% required - Leanne S



Article by Valenza, targetted at K-6 and suggests strategies for students developing essential searching skills. Supports outcome three. Angela

A great article but it does not promote our qualities in order to achieve our outcome - it merely suggests what we could do - I am going to keep it tough- Leanne S Immediately, I like the way Herring draws on the difference between the word 'experiences' and 'effective'. I believe that this is probably the belief our teachers and students have, they rely too much on what they already know (which studies show isnt much) and believe that is right. I like Herring's part at the end that states the implications for Teacher Librarians and teachers as some of it addresses our objectives. Jenna

Students use of web skills has some good points for supporting the need for the teaching of and type of web searching skills necessary. Herring makes many good points. Endorse above. Angela

THe implications on the final page are close to what we are trying to achieve in a ppt The article is from academic journal - Leanne S

The figure on page 468? 478? might be a useful one to include in PPT - Leanne S This quote albeit lengthy might serve well - Leanne S Later in the report, the writers make a major statement of the value of the teacher librarian that needs broadcasting all over the education world:

"This disconnect between the value propositions of principals and teachers has interesting ramifications as schools and districts explore how to expand the role of digital content within instruction. In some schools, teachers have the authority to select their own digital resources; in others, that responsibility is held by a district committee. In the middle of many of these discussions is the school librarian. The librarian view on how to effectively evaluate digital resources is an interesting blend of the teachers' and principals' points of view. Within the librarians' evaluation rubric, the most important factors when recommending digital content to teachers are:...... they are listed in the paper & the author is favoured by ROY! & regarded highly in his field. **Leanne S**