Information+Skills

=Information Skills- Diane Cileno=

Other instructors come to class to introduce ourselves as a unit… 10 minutes Overview of my three week unit-explain how this unit fits into the overall course goal of choosing a cause and working toward defining a solution. Have Syllabus for students so they know what they are doing each day. Define class ground rules for online behavior-“surfing while others are talking”, sharing of ideas, talking, using the restroom, what to do if you miss class, etc…. 10 minutes Why do teachers have students do research?-Make List Now have students think about real life research applications- something you want to know about, learn about, make decision about… Self motivation- choosing something you care about…learning to care about things… How will you be assessed? Have students create their own class/unit rubric- use points to add up to 100
 * January 24**

Group Break Out-Talk about previous research, positives, negatives, how did you feel, how do you feel right now? Are you worried, anxious, unsure? Exploration of Difficulties Come back to group and share....

Poster of Kulthau’s 6 Stages of the Information Search Process

Summary- what we will do tomorrow...what they need to think about...


 * Sources Needed:**

Video Image Spoken Word or Music Web Links Books Statistical Information possibly

Define their problem/task/question taking into account project requirements, information available and time allotted.
 * January 25**

Clarifying Objectives Exploring Information- Why your should not take notes right away


 * January 26**

Forming a Focus/Essential Questions Collecting Information/ Identifying Relevant Resources

Understand common knowledge, plagiarism, ethical use of information Understand how information is organized online Understand and apply knowledge of keyword searching in print and online source Understand the different types of search engines, and use them efficiently; Understand and apply Boolean search operators to find information Understand online bookmarking tools such as delicious Understand chaining (use of bibliographies) to extend research findings Read for information Annotated Bibliography Koechlin, Carol and Sandi Zwann. Assignments Worth the Effort: Questions are the Key. Teacher Librarian. February 2007. Rankin, Virgina. Using Discussion to Extend and Enhance Student Research. Teacher-Librarian. February 2006 Gabriel, Trip. Plagiarism Line Blurs for Students in Digital Age. New York Times. August 1, 2010

Students will learn six stages of the information process, based on Carol Collier Kulhthau’s research, which looks at the research process from a student’s point of view. Reflect, assess Teachers will learn strategies to assist students in the final selection of a research topic, Develop appropriate assessments

Standard 1. Accesses information efficiently, resourcefully and proficiently

Understand how print and online information is organized Understand and apply knowledge of keyword searching in print and online sources Understand how to access and use online catalogs Understand the different types of search engines, and use them efficiently; Understand and apply Boolean search operators to find information Understand bookmarking tools such as delicious Understand chaining (use of bibliographies) to extend research findings

Standard 2. Evaluates and uses information critically and competently

Understand the difference between a search engine, website and database Understand the concept of authority and peer review as it applies to information found on websites and in databases; Evaluate online information for author, content, accuracy, relevance and copyright date Identify inaccurate and misleading information in print and online sources Independently form questions based on identified information need Revise, clarify and refine topic focus to effectively research a topic;

Standard 3. Understands and uses information ethically and legally

Understand the concept of common knowledge as it applies to taking notes from an information source Understand and respect the concept of copyright as it applies to print and electronic information sources Accurately cite information using MLA, Noodlebib Understand and avoid plagiarism Understand the concept of intellectual property rights as applied to audio, visual, artistic and printed sources Understand the limits of privacy online Understand the principle of intellectual freedom