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Lindsey Internet
Information Literacy Curriculum
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Based on: Lindsey,
Marti (2000) A Constructivist
Study of Developing Curriculum
to Teach Internet Information
Literacyto Navajo High School
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| Learn How to do Library Research with the Internet | ||||||||||
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Sixteen Sessions on Internet Information Literacy
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| Students are scheduled to come to the library for fifteen days. The sixteenth day is conducted in the classroom. There are eight mini-lessons and eight days for students to practice the skills taught, to locate useful information, and to prepare their project papers and presentations. The titles and the days of the eight mini-lessons are: day 1) Thinking about the assignment, day 2) Navigation and browsing on the Internet, day 4) Exploring with the Internet, day 5) Note taking and collecting information, day 7) Evaluating resources, day 10) Preparing to present, day 13) Reference lists, day 15) Presenting research / Due date for papers, and day 16) Evaluating research skills. | ||||||||||
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Students
Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 Fifteen to thirty students - divided into small groups of 4-5 students in each group |
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Class
Any class doing a project that requires inquiry 90 minute class periods |
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Goals
The student who is information literate is an independent learner who contributes positively to the learning community and to society. |
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| Outcomes Students will be able to: 1. Access information efficiently and effectively 2. Evaluate information critically and competently 3. Use information accurately and creatively 4. Pursue information related to personal interests 5. Appreciate literature and other creative expressions of information 6. Strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation 7. Recognize the importance of information to a democratic society 8. Practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology 9. Participate effectively in groups to pursue and generate information |
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| Assessment Students’ demonstration of the above abilities will be demonstrated in: 1. The assignment designed by the collaborating teacher 2. Observation of student behavior during lessons 3. Portfolio a. E sheets b. Inspiration Graphics and Outlines c. Collections of material generated from the Internet d. Images, photos and maps copied from the Internet 4. Questionnaires |
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| Resources Proficiency with the following technologies: 1. Computer Screen Projection Capability 2. Inspiration Software 3. Microsoft Word – Word processing 4. Netscape Internet Browser 5. Power Point Presentation 6. Research Inquiry Process 7. Search Engines and other Online Resources 8. Smart Board Projection is most advantageous |
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Day One - Thinking about the assignment | |||||||||
| Demonstration | Overview of the process using Navajo Culture Inspiration software Copying and pasting between Internet and word processor |
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| Discussion: | The elements of the assignment | |||||||||
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Clarifying your understanding of the assignment using Inspiration technology |
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| Assessment: | Demonstrate the ability to open, use, & save with Inspiration
and Word E sheets Write a statement of your inquiry Determine what research is needed |
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| Lesson Two | Day Two - Navigation and browsing on the Internet | |||||||||
| Demonstration | Internet navigation by locating information about Navajo culture | |||||||||
| Discussion: | Nature of Internet navigation | |||||||||
| Activities: | Browsing on the Internet | |||||||||
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Demonstrate use of the Netscape Navigator
Definitions of Internet Terminology Develop 4 or 5 search terms for the subject Save content of general information found from Online Resources Save general 5 to 7 URLs to an E sheet |
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| Lesson Three |
Day Four - Exploring
with the Internet
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| Demonstration: | Use of search engines to locate Navajo information | |||||||||
| Discussion: | Use of Search Terms | |||||||||
| Activities: | Searching for Information and determining if enough information can be found to support the topic | |||||||||
| Assessment | Locate and save information from Online periodical resources
Attempt searches on 3 search engines Locate at least 7 to 10 sites on each Evaluate sites for usefulness Save a minimum of 15 URLs for further study Collect information needed for the bibliography of the project |
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Day Five - Note
taking and collecting information
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| Demonstration: | Note taking with highlighters Review of copy and paste Making own E sheets |
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| Activities: | Locate information important to the assignment and presentation, answer the question – do I have enough information? | |||||||||
| Assessment | Read and highlight sections of information found that is
important to the assignment Write notes from that information piece that support your point of view and statement of research topic |
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Day Seven - Evaluating resources |
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| Demonstration: | Reviewing a resource found on the Internet about Navajo culture | |||||||||
| Discussion: | Importance of locating dependable information | |||||||||
| Activities: | Evaluate the use of resources found for use in the presentation of the assignment | |||||||||
| Assessment: | Select a piece of information found during searching Compare it to the other information found to timeliness, source of the information, accuracy, appropriateness to the assignment, and suitability |
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Day Ten - Preparing to present |
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| Demonstration: | The elements of an excellent term paper using the information gathered about Navajo culture | |||||||||
| Discussion: | Term paper writing from a dominant culture point of view | |||||||||
| Activities: | Prepare to write the presentation | |||||||||
| Assessment: | Create a graphic organizer Copy Inspiration outline to a Word document Sketch introduction and develop conclusion |
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| Lesson Seven | Day Thirteen - Reference lists | |||||||||
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Information for a reference list | |||||||||
| Demonstration: | Write a list from the previously found information on Navajo culture | |||||||||
| Discussion: | Importance of giving recognition to the authors of information found by citations | |||||||||
| Assessment: | Write examples of four citations for materials found to
date Determine what other information is needed and additional citation information needs to be located |
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| Lesson Eight | Day Sixteen - Evaluating research skills | |||||||||
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Discuss the purpose of the evaluation and review the purpose of the lessons | |||||||||
| Assessment: | Answer a questionnaire about the lessons and student abilities to conduct Internet research | |||||||||