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Using Learning Objects To Enhance Distance Or Blended Learning, Susan A. Ariew, Maryellen Allen Oct 2013

Using Learning Objects To Enhance Distance Or Blended Learning, Susan A. Ariew, Maryellen Allen

Academic Services Faculty and Staff Publications

The USF Tampa Library has been creating learning objects to enhance instruction and reference since YouTube came into its own in 2006. Over that period of time, the need for more expertise in creating quality learning objects that can be embedded in course management systems or on the library web site created a shift in priorities and leadership. In 2012 the USF Library hired an Assistant Director for Instruction and a Blended Librarian to provide a new direction for the instruction program, one that would include more online learning components. Both of these experts have helped transform teaching and learning …


Click & Zoom: The Next Generation Of Information Literacy Tutorials, Audrey Powers, Adonis Amparo Apr 2013

Click & Zoom: The Next Generation Of Information Literacy Tutorials, Audrey Powers, Adonis Amparo

Academic Services Faculty and Staff Publications

Information Literacy presented via tutorials, freeware and video.


It's Not About Holidays Around The World : From Pre-Service And In-Service Teachers' Experiences To Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices, Susan V. Bennett, Annmarie Alberton Gunn, Mary Lou Morton Jan 2013

It's Not About Holidays Around The World : From Pre-Service And In-Service Teachers' Experiences To Culturally Responsive Literacy Practices, Susan V. Bennett, Annmarie Alberton Gunn, Mary Lou Morton

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

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Language And Literacy Of Pre-Adolescent/Adolescent Bilingual Students: Current Research, Alejandro E. Brice Jan 2013

Language And Literacy Of Pre-Adolescent/Adolescent Bilingual Students: Current Research, Alejandro E. Brice

USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications

It is well documented that pre-adolescent and adolescent English learners (ELs) are at-risk for reading difficulties (Escamilla, Chavez, & Vigil, 2005; Lopez, 2009; Hemphill, Vanneman & Rahman, 2011; Snow, Burns & Griffin, 1998; Waxman, Padrón, Shin, & Rivera, 2008). Kohler and Lazarín (2007) stated, nationally only 29% of EL 8th grade students scored at or above the basic reading achievement levels. In comparison, nationally the non-EL 8th grade students scored at 75% at or above the basic reading achievement levels. In addition, the achievement gap among English learning (EL) students has existed and continues to exist. Unfortunately, this gap widens …