Research Finding: Teaching integrated information literacy as a part of research projects affects academic achievement positively.
Previous Practice: Concentrated on locating information Left the balance of the research process to the discretion of the teacher
Today’s Research Process: Formulating questions Locating information Exploring online resources Judging information quality Handling conflicting information Organizing information Reading and thinking Synthesizing ideas Building creative presentations Evaluating personal success
Pennsylvania’s 25 Top Scoring Schools vs. 25 Low Scoring 5th Grade 43% More time teaching 8th grade: 1% More time teaching 11th grade: 11% More time teaching
Differences in Time Teaching Information Literacy 25 Highest & Lowest Scoring Schools by State Elementary Secondary Colorado +28% +34% Oregon +13% +31% Iowa +43% +5% New Mexico --- +19%
Alaska’s Schools Significantly higher scores at the elementary level when information literacy was taught
How can the new problems learners face in an information-rich and technology-rich environmnent be solved?