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Information Literacy Scaffolds In The 9-12 Classroom, Kelly Crisp Paynter
Information Literacy Scaffolds In The 9-12 Classroom, Kelly Crisp Paynter
Georgia International Conference on Information Literacy
Despite being dubbed the Digital Generation, information literacy skills do not come automatically to high school students. Teachers and library media specialists must work together to provide quality strategies and scaffolds that help students evaluate sources authentically. Whether modeling the digital search process, creating pathfinders to direct students toward authoritative sources, or initiating discussions with students about quality resources, the library media specialist can become a valuable instructional partner to the classroom teacher.
The presenter, who has served as a high school media specialist, will discuss specific lesson plans she has co-taught with classroom teachers (as time allows). Topics may …