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IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu
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Why University?
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“ Why bother to read anymore if you can just probe*?” *Experience the world through virtual reality
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Why Read Employment Landscape Low-skilled job seekers “are being turned away at the factory door and increasingly becoming the long-termed unemployed” (Rich 2010, NYT)Rich 2010, NYT
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Why Read Arch Coal Inc Drill and Blast Technician Chesapeake Energy Field Worker
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Why Read Bama Foods Limited Maintenance Automation Technician Harvest Select Inc. Factory Worker
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Why Read Employment Landscape “a talent mismatch between workers’ qualifications and the specific skill sets employers want ”
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Learning Express Database
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WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD !
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Learning Express Database Create an Account/Log In Skills Improvement Reading Comprehension Skills Improvement Add to My Center –add a Test –add a Course –add an Ebook
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Learning Express Database Add to My Center –Reading Skills Diagnostic 1: Informational Text (TEST) –Reading Comprehension Course 1: Building a Strong Foundation (Course) –Job Interviews That Get You Hired (Ebook)
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Tutorial
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Online Learning LearningSpace Khan Academy These websites are not part of SWOSU
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Questions? Contact me: Frederic Murray 774-7113 frederic.murray@swosu.edu
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Thanks!
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