Teaching Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship;

Fostering Online Learning with Educational Website and Apps

    Chapter 5, “Teaching Information Literacy and Digital Citizenship,” examines using the internet for teaching, learning and developing information literacy and digital citizenship. There is a vast amount of information available on the internet; teachers must teach students how to access this information. Students must know how to locate and analyze information on the web. Teachers may use specialized search engines that narrow the focus of searches to educationally relevant materials. Search resources specifically designed for students that are age appropriate. Additionally, teachers should discuss digital ethics and proper internet use with students. It is helpful to create a classroom environment that has zero tolerance for bullying and other harmful uses of technology.

    Chapter 6, “Fostering Online Learning with Educational Websites and Apps,” considers information management. Key topics are bookmarking URLs and organizing information on the internet. Information management is the process of organizing, storing, and administering the academic materials and curriculum resources used by teachers and students in schools. A standards connector organizes and stores web-based material need in teaching curriculum learning standards. Advocates of online learning cite the advantages of delivering academic instruction outside the confines of a school day and at less cost to school system budgets. Critics of online learning cite the loss of in-person student-teacher communication and limited opportunities for students to interact with other students.

Part B (20 Points) Select 5 words and/or phrases of your choice from each chapter pages 127 AND pg 154.

1. e-reader: digital reading devices with downloaded version of books, magazines, and journals, ex: Kindle
2. search engines: searches information from millions of websites and webpages on the internet, ex: Google
3. web browser: software that allows your computer to access the internet
4. cognitive load: the way the internet can aid or deter from the understanding of concepts
5. Acceptable Use Policies (AUPs): establish rules for technology use and consequences for violations
6. information management: how data is kept track of
7. bookmarking: saving a webpage for easy access to view later
8. cloud computing: using the internet to store files
9. standards connector: websites connected to the curriculum and organized for teachers
10. blended learning: a mix on online and in-the classroom learning