|
|
S.O.S.
for Information Literacy
is a multimedia database of information literacy lesson plans
for K-8 educators going public in 2005. It is funded by the
Institute of Museum and Library Services through Syracuse
University's Center for Digital Literacy. More than 150 educators
nationwide are already pioneers in this effort contributing
lesson plans before its launch. Contact
me if you would like to become a pioneer.
****
Are
you planning on building a Web site to be accessed by children?
If so, make sure you are familiar with the Children's Online
Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
How
to Comply With The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
(This link of the Federal
Trade Commission (FTC)will tell you everything you will need
to consider in developing a privacy policy for your children's
site)
Kidz
Privacy
(This
link also from the FTC was developed just for kids and puts
the essence of the ruling in terms kids can understand)
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
This
page provides me with a chance to share some of my work
with you. Educators
have discovered, for example, that the WebMAC instruments developed
by Dr. Ruth Small and myself are valuable in helping to teach
students critical evaluation skills. "I'm Curious" and
"Why Do Cats Have Whiskers?" are "trigger videos"
you can use as discussion starters for students in primary grades
just beginning to do research. You have my permission to use these
videos for classroom and home-schooling activities. All other
uses will require permission. This page will continue to be developed
and more resources will be added. I hope you find it helpful!
Don't forget to investigate S.O.S. for Information Literacy,
listed under Resources.
| File
Type |
Title |
Description |
Download |
|
|
Ten
Instructional Design Strategies to Promote Curiosity
|
ERIC
Digest |
HTML
PDF
|
|
|
WebMAC
Investigator
|
Evaluation
instrument for children in primary grades to use in conjunction
with unit on evaluating Internet resources. |
PDF |
|
|
WebMAC
Junior
|
Evaluation
instrument for elementary grades |
PDF |
|
|
WebMAC
Middle
|
Evaluation
instrument and scoring guidelines for middle grades |
PDF |
|
|
WebMAC
Senior
|
Evaluation
instrument and scoring guidelines for high school grades |
PDF |
|
|
WebMAC
Professional
|
Evaluation
instrument and scoring guidelines for educators to use in lesson
planning |
PDF |
|
|
Content
Validity Checklist
|
Ten-item
Web-aid for educators reviewing Web sites during lesson planning
(focuses on content only; for functionality and motivation,
see WebMACs) |
PDF |
|
|
"I'm
Curious"
|
Trigger
video (approx. 3 minutes) for use in discussion with primary
grade students in beginning stage of research. Children brainstorm
where they can find information. Preview
the Video |
Download
the video |
|
|
"Why
Do Cats Have Whiskers?"
|
Trigger
video (1 minute) from Kidsminute series. Children brainstorm
where to find the answer. Preview
the Video |
Download
the video |
|
|
"The
Strangest Dinosaur That Never Was: Informational Video for
Educators"
|
This
video provides information about the storybook of the same title
for those planning to use the story and educator's guide in
conjunction with an evaluation unit. Preview
the Video |
Download
the video |
|
|
"The
Strangest Dinosaur That Never Was: Student Video"
|
This
video was produced to help create positive anticipation for
reading the storybook of the same title. It includes a puppet
version of Mac, Information Detective, the lead character in
the storybook. Preview the Video |
Coming
Soon! |
|
Public Domain Songs
Music Tracks in MP3 Format |
Have students make up their own songs about information literacy topics like planning, searching, etc. using these background music tracks by the Curiosity Creek Band! |
Download:
-Skip to My Lou
-She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain
-Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A
RECIPE FOR LEARNING
"Take
a student, place him in a situation of moderate uncertainty
about some topic and get out of his way while he gets excited
and attentive and directs his exploration to the source of
his uncertainty. Moreover, research has demonstrated that
he will enjoy his exploration and the accumulation of knowledge."
--Hy
Day,
from
"Curiosity and the Interested Explorer," 1982, p.19.
|
|
|
While
individual differences in children's cognitive abilities are
well-recognized, children also differ in curiosity as a personality
trait. Some children are more receptive to a higher degree
of uncertainty in their environment than others. Highly curious
children welcome opportunities to explore and are more tolerant
of unfamiliarity. Stimulating curiosity while being sensitive
to individual differences is a challenge for educators and
instructional designers.
|
|
|
