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Evaluating Google Scholar as a tool for information literacy
Title
Evaluating Google Scholar as a tool for information literacy.
Creator
Cathcart, Rachael, Roberts, Amanda
Date Issued
2006-04
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11510
Subject Headings
Google, Information literacy, Web sites, Electronic resources, Reference services (Libraries)
Format
Document (PDF)
INFORMATION LITERACY: A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR FLORIDA COLLEGE LEARNERS
Title
INFORMATION LITERACY: A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS FOR FLORIDA COLLEGE LEARNERS.
Creator
Sacharow, Sherrie Blisko, Sembiante, Sabrina, Vaughan, Michelle, Florida Atlantic University, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry, College of Education
Abstract/Description
Information literacy is an extracurricular area that continues to grow in its impact on college learners in Florida today. Colleges with large English learner populations face additional challenges to equip their students with the tools and mindset needed to successfully complete college assignments. This quantitative study used responses to questionnaires to examine learner beliefs. Learner volunteers who were entry level college composition students participated by answering two...
Show moreInformation literacy is an extracurricular area that continues to grow in its impact on college learners in Florida today. Colleges with large English learner populations face additional challenges to equip their students with the tools and mindset needed to successfully complete college assignments. This quantitative study used responses to questionnaires to examine learner beliefs. Learner volunteers who were entry level college composition students participated by answering two questionnaires. Data were gathered from those responses and tested statistically to observe learner beliefs chosen on a Likert-type scale. Tests of symmetry and t-tests looking at pre and post information literacy instruction belief choices indicated small measures of learner anxiety. Further, anxiety indicators were more pronounced for U.S. native learners than for non-natives. This is likely due to U.S. native familiarity with libraries and information literary skills and practices commonly used in their U.S. environment. Library anxiety reduction strategies recommended in the literature reviewed include collaboration between content instructors and faculty librarians along with layering or specializing library instruction sessions. Additionally, scaffolding devices such as readily available electronic resource use guides and relationships with faculty and faculty librarians are suggested. Overall, learners anticipate research tasks with a bit of anxiety but largely they expect to be successful. Noting the growth of skills needed to verify and vet information, it is a positive point to note measurable learner-voiced confidence.
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Date Issued
2019
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00013411
Subject Headings
Information literacy, Academic librarians, Libraries and colleges, English language--Study and teaching--Florida, Library anxiety
Format
Document (PDF)
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing library tutorial
Title
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing library tutorial.
Creator
Borglund, Susan T., Allen, Ethan J., McMullen, Lindsey, Roshaven, Patricia, Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Date Issued
2006-08
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/11494
Subject Headings
Florida Atlantic University. College of Nursing --Curricula, Library orientation, Nursing students, Florida Atlantic University. Libraries, Information literacy, Information resources, Library orientation, Library research
Format
Document (PDF)
Investigating Approaches to Media Literacy: An Analysis of Media Literacy Organizations
Title
Investigating Approaches to Media Literacy: An Analysis of Media Literacy Organizations.
Creator
Francis, Michael, Hyslop-Margison, Emery, Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum, Culture, and Educational Inquiry
Abstract/Description
Media literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content...
Show moreMedia literacy is a competency needed for success in the 21st century yet a clear purpose does not exist that is useful in curriculum design. The purpose of this study was to investigate a combined (eclectic) approach to media literacy education according to selected international media literacy organizations. Determining an eclectic approach from subject area experts will be useful in designing and integrating media literacy curriculum. Methodologically, this study was a qualitative content analysis and is thematic in nature using a constant comparative method of analysis. Supporting frameworks were established through standards based curriculum development and Schwab’s (1969, 1971, 1973, 1983) ideas of practical deliberation. Purposive heterogeneous sampling was utilized in identifying media literacy organizations from countries considered leaders in media education. This included organizations from Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The primary approaches throughout all identified countries include an arts, critical, literacy, protectionist, and tool approach to media literacy. Through the process of curriculum deliberation, it is necessary to reconcile these approaches into one eclectic approach. Although individual subject areas may focus on one approach, it is important to consider all approaches equally during curriculum deliberation. In comparing an eclectic approach to Florida language arts standards (modeled after the Common Core State Standards), it was discovered that an eclectic approach to media literacy is not present. These standards focus almost exclusively on a literacy approach despite state statue requiring the full integration of media literacy. Language arts standards also remain focused on print media despite acknowledging that students should be prepared for success in the 21st century. This is a media saturated world and every subject should implement media literacy principles and approaches that prepare students to succeed in it.
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Date Issued
2016
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592, http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004592
Subject Headings
Mass media in education., Media literacy--Curricula., Visual learning., Information technology--Management., Mobile communication systems in education., Creative thinking--Study and teaching.
Format
Document (PDF)