February 2012 - Book Club                                                                                                 posting: January 30, 2012  

February - Book of the Month:  Please, have the book before (2/7/2012) our next meeting and read the first chapter.

Web Literacy For Educators by Alan November

School filtering is not a sufficient policy to prepare children to be critical thinkers on the Web. Web Literacy for Educators was written to grab the “teachable moment” and help teachers gain a clear understanding of the “grammar” of the Web. The book is filled with practical strategies for teaching children careful search techniques. Stories from thoughtful educators add depth and examples of application across the curriculum. This book is an essential primer for teachers who want to be expert researchers and to help students to become life-long learners. “Both the newcomer and the tech-savvy educator can find something useful from this well-organized, easy-to-follow book. A wonderful addition for educators at any grade level.”

Key concepts:           1.     Web basics for critical thinking           2.     Empowering researchers           3.     Validating information on the                   Web           4.     Expanding the boundaries of                  learning Reference: http://novemberlearning.com  http://novemberlearning.com/resources/publications/

~ Always, MsRubinChats

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