Reading in our technology enhanced global world: EFL and the standards for Information Literacy M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. XIV Peru-TESOL, Iquitos August 1, 2006

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 2 Reading in our technology- enhanced world How is reading today different than it was 10 years ago? What skills do students have today that they did not have 10 years ago? What skills do students lack? What are special challenges to teaching today’s students to read?

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 3 What is Information Literacy? Recognizing the need for information Accessing needed information Evaluating information critically Incorporating select information in one’s knowledge base Using information for a specific purpose Understanding legal issues surrounding information use

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 4 What are IL connections to our educational mission? Links to  Critical thinking  Inquiry  Problem solving  Life-long learning

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 5 How to evaluate a website Accuracy Currency Authority Objectivity

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 6 Active learning assignments Reading assignments that challenge students to examine different types of writing Homework assignments that require students to focus on process Small group discussion focusing on experiences accessing information Collaborative assignments – students work together to evaluate sources for accuracy, currency, objectivity, authority

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 7 Learning Goals Frame a question Identify sources Assess sources Evaluate sources -- select Evaluate content – select Summarize, synthesize

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 8 Learning Goals Compare new knowledge with prior knowledge Determine whether new knowledge has an impact on value system Validate understanding though dialog with others Apply information to a specific purpose

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 9 Design an activity Frame topic – question Determine what you know/ need to know Assess sources Evaluate sources Evaluate content Use information for a specific purpose Understand issues affecting use of information

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 10 Some questions What would I do for a day in Reading Pennsylvania? What is the significance of Independence Hall in Philadelphia? How does mass media affect gender stereotyping? What is the perspective of the US press on the recent elections in Peru? What is the importance of Martin Luther King?

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 11 Your turn! Define an assignment that incorporates IL objectives  Define level  Define topic  Define process  Define possible outcome Consider how IL can promote reading in your program

Peru TESOL 2006 M. Karen Jogan, Ph.D. 12 Links American Library Association Information Literacy standards  nformationliteracycompetency.htm nformationliteracycompetency.htm Gingrich Guide: Albright College guide to Information Literacy  creen/splash_layout.htm creen/splash_layout.htm