Project Preview Kelli Eten I created this informational project with middle school teachers in mind. I created this informational project with middle school teachers in mind. I intend for the audience to read the majority of slides on their own. I have found that as adults, teachers, can be worse than kids. In most cases, there is a greater chance of the faculty paying attention if they are responsible for actually reading and not just required to listen. I intend for the audience to read the majority of slides on their own. I have found that as adults, teachers, can be worse than kids. In most cases, there is a greater chance of the faculty paying attention if they are responsible for actually reading and not just required to listen. Also, the noise makers, a strategy I use in class to keep the kids active and awake. Adults also like to get involved. The presentation may seem a bit silly while you look at it on your own, but imagine the group of faculty whistling or clapping in the back of your mind. The actions bring the group together as one and gets some of the less attentive teachers to pay attention. Also, the noise makers, a strategy I use in class to keep the kids active and awake. Adults also like to get involved. The presentation may seem a bit silly while you look at it on your own, but imagine the group of faculty whistling or clapping in the back of your mind. The actions bring the group together as one and gets some of the less attentive teachers to pay attention. Now for the main attraction……… Now for the main attraction………

It is time I read your mind…

You are thinking: Another meeting… Another meeting… Another power point presentation…. Another power point presentation…. More time lost….which could be better spent in my classroom. More time lost….which could be better spent in my classroom. Clap once if you were thinking any of the above Clap once if you were thinking any of the above

That is not all….you are also thinking I can read the slides faster than she can READ them to me, which all presenters seem to do… I can read the slides faster than she can READ them to me, which all presenters seem to do… Tap your pen/pencil if you think so too…. Tap your pen/pencil if you think so too…. OK, go for it! Save time, but Beware, I will throw in my two cents here and there! OK, go for it! Save time, but Beware, I will throw in my two cents here and there!

Information Literacy A set of competencies that an informed citizen of an information society ought to possess to participate intelligently and actively in that society. The ablity to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information A new liberal art that extends from knowing how to use computers and access information to critical reflection on the nature of information itself its technical infrastructure and its social, cultural, and philosophical context and impact definitions taken from wikipedia.org definitions taken from wikipedia.org What does this really mean? -the ability to find and use information. -the ability to find and use information. taken from Information Power Building Partnerships for Learning taken from Information Power Building Partnerships for Learning

Information Literacy Models FINDS is a Florida research process model that is made up of five strategies, which coincide with our Sunshine State Standards. FINDS is a Florida research process model that is made up of five strategies, which coincide with our Sunshine State Standards. FINDS creates a playing field for learning, applying, and using needed information literacy skills. FINDS creates a playing field for learning, applying, and using needed information literacy skills. information taken from SUNLINK information taken from SUNLINK whistle if you have ever heard of FINDS whistle if you have ever heard of FINDS

FINDSFINDSFINDSFINDS The five strategies are: Focus Focus Investigate Investigate Note Note Develop Develop Score Score These steps aid a student to successfully research and present an idea.

The strategies of FINDS The strategies of FINDS Focus on information needed. Focus on information needed. Investigate resources to search for answer. Investigate resources to search for answer. Note and evaluate facts and ideas to answer the question. Note and evaluate facts and ideas to answer the question. Develop information into knowledge for presentation. Develop information into knowledge for presentation. Score presentation and search process. Score presentation and search process. information taken from Sunlink information taken from Sunlink

Sample form to use with students TASKS: What is my assignment? TASKS: What is my assignment? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ FORMAT: What forms of information will be needed? FORMAT: What forms of information will be needed? Facts Sources Video Clips Facts Sources Video Clips Opinions Graphics _____________________________ Opinions Graphics _____________________________ Observations Sounds/Music Observations Sounds/Music What are all the sources I can use? Where are the sources located?How can I find information in the sources? What are all the sources I can use? Where are the sources located?How can I find information in the sources? How will I take notes?Will I use all the information I research?How will I present my source citations? How will I take notes?Will I use all the information I research?How will I present my source citations? ANALYZE: What must my brain do with the research? ANALYZE: What must my brain do with the research? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ COMMUNICATE: How will I present my final project? COMMUNICATE: How will I present my final project? written essay oral presentation web page written essay oral presentation web page multimedia presentation video ______________________________ multimedia presentation video ______________________________ poster brochure poster brochure diagraph or display graph or chart diagraph or display graph or chart SELF-CHECK: On what criteria will I be graded? (Check when complete.) SELF-CHECK: On what criteria will I be graded? (Check when complete.) _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ REFLECT: Which stage of the FINDS research process could I improve next time? How? REFLECT: Which stage of the FINDS research process could I improve next time? How? __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ sample taken from Sunlink sample taken from Sunlink

A closer look We will look at only one step of the FINDS model today. We will look at only one step of the FINDS model today. Go ahead, sigh a sigh of relief Go ahead, sigh a sigh of relief

Give me an F! Stomp your feet if you can recall what F stands for Stomp your feet if you can recall what F stands for FOCUS: the first strategy of FINDS.

Keys to keep focus Students use these key questions to guide the beginnings of the research process. What is my assignment or the information problem to be solved? What is my assignment or the information problem to be solved? What are my questions and/or thesis sentence? What are my questions and/or thesis sentence? What types of information will be needed? What types of information will be needed? How will I organize my search plan? How will I organize my search plan? What keywords and alternate search terms would be best for my topic? What keywords and alternate search terms would be best for my topic? What search terminology and techniques should I use? What search terminology and techniques should I use? information taken from SUNLINK information taken from SUNLINK

Overwhelmed? A majority of students (of all ages, including adults) feel overwhelmed when given a project or assignment that requires research or any creative application. A majority of students (of all ages, including adults) feel overwhelmed when given a project or assignment that requires research or any creative application. Wave your hands in the air if you have ever felt overwhelmed by a required task Wave your hands in the air if you have ever felt overwhelmed by a required task

Solution: Collaboration and Planning Information literacy IS NOT an isolated subject… Information literacy skills are part of our curriculum. Include the research model, FINDS, in your lesson plans to provide the guidance students need to research effectively. Information literacy skills are part of our curriculum. Include the research model, FINDS, in your lesson plans to provide the guidance students need to research effectively. Collaborate with the media specialist or other users of the model to enhance lessons and create less stress upon yourself. Collaborate with the media specialist or other users of the model to enhance lessons and create less stress upon yourself.

FINDS inside Information Literacy ALL parts of the FINDS research model can be found within the Information Literacy standards that are embedded in our curriculum and Sunshine State Standards. The strategy FOCUS refers to standard one and performance indicators. Each standard has a basic, proficient and exemplary level of proficiency.

More on Information Literacy STANDARD 1 The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively. Indicators # 1 Recognizes the need for information. #2 Recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making. #3 Formulates questions based on information needs. #4 Identifies a variety of potential sources of information. #5 Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information. taken from Information Power Building Partnerships for Learning taken from Information Power Building Partnerships for Learning

Why implement FINDS? Using the steps of the FINDS model will guide your students on a path of information literacy, the ability to find and use information. Using the steps of the FINDS model will guide your students on a path of information literacy, the ability to find and use information. Through its use and practice, students will move from a basic level of proficiency, to proficient, and then an exemplary level. Through its use and practice, students will move from a basic level of proficiency, to proficient, and then an exemplary level.

Also… FINDS will help the student become more confident in their ability to do research independently. FINDS will help the student become more confident in their ability to do research independently. Using FINDS enables the goal looks more attainable to the reluctant learner, who seems to quit before giving the research project a chance. Using FINDS enables the goal looks more attainable to the reluctant learner, who seems to quit before giving the research project a chance.

Desire to learn more about FINDS, other research models, or Information Literacy? Talk to your media specialist and/or visit: Google Information Literacy…

TEST TIME! First one to answer a question correctly wins chocolate! 1. We read about a research model called F______. 1. We read about a research model called F______. 2. F_____ is the first step followed by investigation, notes, development and score. 2. F_____ is the first step followed by investigation, notes, development and score. 3. A solution for being overwhelmed is to c__________ with the media specialist. 3. A solution for being overwhelmed is to c__________ with the media specialist. 4. I________ L_______ is the ability to find and use information. 4. I________ L_______ is the ability to find and use information. 5. T or F The research model, FINDS, guides a student towards information literacy and ability to research independently. 5. T or F The research model, FINDS, guides a student towards information literacy and ability to research independently.