After reading through the class material and the class discussions, I realized the importance of teaching both teachers and students how to critically and effectively search for information. I also feel that it is imperative that they are aware of search engine filters. This is something that should be addressed in the earlier years of a child's education and continually reinforced and spiraled as he continues his education. As an educator, I think that there are many ways for students to analyze and evaluate sources from more than one perspective. I think that we can show students the different search options available on the Internet. They should be introduced to different databases as well as search engines. They should also learn to differentiate between primary and secondary sources through guided practice. This may give more value to one source over another. I also think that as librarians, we need to train and show teachers how to decipher through sources so that they can instill this practice on to their students. I think that it is a collaborative effort between administrators, librarians, and teachers.
The following websites give resources on how to teach and support digital literacy…
http://classroom-aid.com/educational-resources/digital-literacy/ (This website should be navigated through to see what would best fit the needs of both a teacher and a student).
I think some of the most important resources are those that give the user valid search engines to meet his search needs.
Digital literacy awareness is crucial to the success of current students. They must be able to use, evaluate, critique, and analyze different sources. These skills will help them in real life situations and prepare them for the work force. These are all skills that future employers search for in applicants.
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