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Information literacy

by Zorana Ercegovac

Based on empirical research and written by an expert, this book provides the information a media specialist needs to teach information literacy skills in a meaningful, useful, and strategic manner.Draws on learning theories, research, and AASL's position on information literacy using a tried and true approach.Considers five types of learning: content understanding, problem-solving, metacognition, collaboration, and communicationIncludes lesson plans, information literacy skills pre-test and post-test, scoring rubrics and a checklist for evaluating online databasesGives expert advice on teaching information literacy and making the transition between high school and collegeA copy of this book will assist the media specialist in preparing students for their future, including college research. An annotated bibliography identifies and summarizes major works in the various aspects of information literacy and assessment techniques. Everything you need to know to prepare your students is included in this masterful second edition.

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  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
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  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?