The Media Specialist works collaboratively with teachers to embed these
information literacy/research skills into curriculum lessons. Additionally,
technology is integrated so that application of the instruction is exercised
for future vocational practices of the student. Outlined below are the
primary categories of defining, locating, selecting and analyzing,
organizing and synthesizing, and creating. Each category then has
individual objectives, of which, some will be accomplished with each lesson.
The lessons will be integrated with objectives as outlined in the Georgia
Performance Standards for each subject area. For more information on the
Georgia Performance Standards please go to:http://www.georgiastandards.org/
For additional information on literacy standards for student learning please
visit:http://www.ala.org/aasl/aaslproftools/informationpower/informationliter
acy.htm
Information Process
DEFINING. Through planned learning activities the student:
Consolidates appropriate questioning techniques with guidance to clarify
requirements of task
Selects from a range of topics with guidance
Draws on prior knowledge to brainstorm and cluster ideas
Identifies and interprets key words in task with guidance
Develops focus questions with guidance
Makes predictions with guidance about likely sources of information onto
search strategy sheet
Clarifies and refines research questions with guidance
Uses reference sources to clarify the meaning of a research task
LOCATING. Through planned learning activities the student:
Identifies and locates text and nontext resources including:
Understanding organization of resources in school and local libraries
Recognizing the value of fiction for specific topics, e.g., historical
fiction
Accessing periodical indexes with guidance
Extends the use of Internet/e-mail by:
Becoming familiar with limited number of appropriate search engines with
guidance
Using e-mail to access experts in the field
Searching for information using given URLs and managing bookmarks
Extends the use of databases with guidance by:
Using simple and Boolean terms to search catalog, Net and CD-ROM sources
Choosing broader or narrower terms to refine search results
Using Help function to locate information and refine searches
Extends use of computer systems skills with guidance by:
deleting, copying and moving files
Selectively printing information from electronic sources
Accesses community and government information sources
Recognizes where currency of information is necessary
Recognizes the need to locate a variety of resources representing a range of
views
Identifies and locates information from both primary and secondary sources
with guidance
Uses special print and non-print reference resources with guidance
Recognizes difference in purpose of magazines, newspapers, pamphlets with
guidance
Uses range of equipment to access information, e.g., telephone, fax,
computer, scanner, digital camera
SELECTING/ANALYZING. Through planned learning activities the student:
Selects resources with guidance by:
skimming and scanning
using contents, index and text headings
Analyzes appropriate information using modeled techniques from a variety of
sources, including exhibitions, excursions,
Audio and visual recordings and interviews by:
Using text/context clues such as text headings and subheadings
Identifying main and subordinate ideas
Re-reading, re-listening and re-viewing
Evaluates appropriateness of resources, discarding if necessary
Modifies focus questions with guidance
Devises appropriate note-taking templates with guidance
Records information with guidance by:
Devising note-making strategies to ensure information is collected
consistently and accurately
Modifying note-making formats as appropriate to the task and information
source
Clustering notes under subheadings
Selecting appropriate graphic organizer
Makes comparisons with guidance between different text types, e.g.,
Information Report, Persuasive Essay, etc.
Compares information from different sources for opposing viewpoints and
accuracy with guidance
Records bibliographic sources of information using author, title, publisher,
date, http, date of download with guidance
Understands and complies with copyright requirements with guidance
Downloads text and graphic files from Internet sites with guidance
Observes netiquette conventions with guidance
Considers a range of viewpoints by:
Recognizing when the information is fact or opinion
Identifying authority, purpose and intended audience of source
Identifying bias and omission in information sources
Uses a variety of primary and secondary sources with guidance
Understands strategies may be to used to slant information in subtle ways
Using modeled techniques
Using prior knowledge, proposes problem-solving strategies for real-life
situations
ORGANIZING/SYNTHESIZING. Through planned learning activities the student:
Combines selected information connecting similar ideas
Draws inferences from evidence with guidance
Synthesizes information to predict consequences and to construct
generalizations with guidance
Proposes a solution to a set problem based on prior knowledge and new
information which:
Organize ideas and information logically
Make simple generalizations and draw simple conclusions
Verifies results of experiments with guidance
Categorizes information according to a framework of headings, subheadings or
database fields with guidance
Consolidates the use of word processing skills by:
Selectively cutting and pasting information from an electronic source with
guidance
Making notes using word processor or other software to quote a source or
make notes
Making notes directly from screen
Using Spelling, Grammar Check, Undo, Select all, Page Setup
using lists/bullets
Creating and inserting simple tables
Wrapping text around graphics
Formatting text appropriate to writing styles
Creates computer-generated organizational strategies with guidance, e.g.,
flow charts, time lines
Makes notes with guidance, e.g., written bulleted points, note-taking
template, clipboards, etc.
Extends the use of databases with guidance by:
Browsing, editing and adding records in a database
sorting and deleting records
Using Find function to search for specific criteria
Consolidates the use of spreadsheets by:
Changing column width, row height and alignment
Using simple formulas for basic operations--add, multiply, subtract and
divide
Responds appropriately to the given writing styles, e.g., argument, report,
etc.
Identifies positive and negative influences in information sources with
guidance
Recognizes information deficiencies and locates additional information
CREATING/PRESENTING. Through planned learning activities the student:
Understands the concept of "audience"
Presents a solution to a problem through modeled examples which:
Support an issue (argue for or against, or perhaps both)
Present ideas and information logically and are able to explain, profile,
discuss and debate
Make simple generalizations and draw simple conclusions
Use some subject-specific words and phrases
Creates written and oral reports, graphic, pictorial and dramatic
Presentations of similar complexity with guidance
Consolidates desktop publishing skills (graphics--borders, WordArt, clip art)
Constructs multimedia presentations with guidance
Uses e-mail to transfer and share information with guidance
Uses special software appropriate to the task with guidance
Examines Web page construction
Creates spreadsheets and databases using modeled examples
Generates electronic charts, tables and graphs using modeled examples
Presents information using a given format, e.g., oral reports and graphic,
Pictorial and dramatic presentation with guidance
