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An excellent site for promoting information literacy with students that is designed for students. Step by step processes, a tool box with support materials, hints and tips on study., a reference generator.. the list goes on as this site continues to expand. There is also a Studyvibe soop.it to keep you up to date.

What does it mean to be a reader in the 21st century? Many studies indicate that reading print offers increased metacognition and comprehension over online reading. However, is this truly the case or is it simply the result of studying students that have not had explicit instruction in how to read online? Although many of us use online and digital text formats, how much instruction have we had in how to navigate and comprehend it? Do these studies illuminate the reality that we need to learn how to be both an effective reader of digital AND print texts?

A recent study by University College London (UCL) has suggested that heavy use of social media can cause lower levels of literacy in children. The study was based on 11,000 children tracked from their births in 2000 and has found that time spent on social media could be distracting children from reading and homework, thus having an adverse effect on their literacy.

A report on "recent study of research done on the differences between paper and screen reading."

"Schools with a strong school library program and a certified school librarian ensure their students have the best chance to succeed. More than 60 education and library research studies have produced clear evidence that school library programs staffed by qualified school librarians have a positive impact on student academic achievement. These studies clearly demonstrate that strong school library programs help all students do better academically, even when other school variables are considered. " A gateway to useful resources and research.

"A new report from Common Sense, The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, 2019, helps us connect what we're observing in classrooms with larger trends. This nationally representative study on how kids age 8 to 18 use media highlights what kinds of access kids have to technology, what they're doing on those devices and how often, and how much they enjoy the various types of media activities they're engaged in. The report also compares how the data has changed since the first wave of the study in 2015."

The purpose of the Reimagining Learning Spaces project was to conduct an empirical study that would result in findings to inform the design and use of physical school facilities and examine the ways in which these constructions influence pedagogy. The study focused on newly-established school libraries in Queensland, many of which had been established with funding from the Federal Government's Building the Education Revolution economic stimulus program.

"An Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) study across approximately 30 countries found that teens who said they most often read paper books scored considerably higher on a 2018 reading test taken by 15-year-olds compared to teens who said they rarely or never read books."

"Balancing rigorous academic study with joy in learning, particularly when it comes to project-based learning, may seem impossible... Teachers often define academic rigor in English as the study of challenging works of literature accompanied by in-depth literary analysis in writing. But what about projects that allow students to delve into who they are and what they are passionate about? Is there space for these projects in academic classrooms? Can we ensure that students learn concrete skills and are challenged academically while also providing them with opportunities for self-discovery and joy?"

Peggy Albers looks at why stories make a difference. Stories - whether told through picture books, dance, images, math equations, songs or oral retellings - are one of the most fundamental ways in which we communicate. Useful links to research studies are embedded in the article.

Peggy Albers looks at why stories make a difference. Stories - whether told through picture books, dance, images, math equations, songs or oral retellings - are one of the most fundamental ways in which we communicate. Useful links to research studies are embedded in the article.

n-class example of teaching the guided reading strategy of using story structure to help read narrative nonfiction. The teacher is using the Units of Study for Teaching Reading instructional model developed by Lucy Calkins. Watch as the teacher demonstrates guided reading strategies such as looking at the cover and title page to predict what the book will be about. By providing guided reading instruction and coaching before the students read the passage of text, they will be more likely to discover answers for their predictions. After students finish reading the nonfiction passage the teacher meets with them individually to provide additional guided reading support and see if their predictions came true. For more information about teaching guided reading in the reading workshop model visit http://www.unitsofstudy.com

n-class example of teaching the guided reading strategy of using story structure to help read narrative nonfiction. The teacher is using the Units of Study for Teaching Reading instructional model developed by Lucy Calkins. Watch as the teacher demonstrates guided reading strategies such as looking at the cover and title page to predict what the book will be about. By providing guided reading instruction and coaching before the students read the passage of text, they will be more likely to discover answers for their predictions. After students finish reading the nonfiction passage the teacher meets with them individually to provide additional guided reading support and see if their predictions came true. For more information about teaching guided reading in the reading workshop model visit http://www.unitsofstudy.com

n 2004, the US publishing house Scholastic published the research foundation paper School libraries work! (Scholastic Library Publishing, 2004). This document presented position statements from a variety of organisations from around the world and findings of empirical studies conducted in the past decade of research which has focused on the impact of school libraries and teacher librarians on learning outcomes. The 3rd edition of this document was published in 2008.

The School Library Impact Measure (SLIM) is a toolkit that enables you to assess student learning through guided inquiry in the school library. It consists of four instruments that elicit students' reflections on their learning at three points in their inquiry process. The toolkit will enable collaborating school librarian - teacher teams to chart changes in students' knowledge and experiences throughout the process.

A slew of recent studies shows that print books are still popular, even among millennials. What's more: further research suggests that this trend may save demonstrably successful learning habits from certain death.

the Cornell Method. The Cornell Method was invented about sixty years ago (see Walter Pauk's 1962 classic How to Study at College, now in its tenth edition), though I only found out about it last month. It incorporates a lot of what I was doing already-providing spaces for notes, and margins for reactions, connections and comments. But it takes it further, and adds some very cool functions. Firstly, the template gives you less space to write notes. Y

The literature review is a fundamental building block of the IFLA Trend Report. It reviews and summarises existing over 170 studies, trend forecasts, journal articles and academic papers which look at future trends which have the potential to affect the global information environment.

The power of a good book. It doesn't matter what age you are, there's nothing quite like losing yourself in a good book. But, did you know that reading for enjoyment is also associated with higher academic achievement? A recent large scale study concluded reading for pleasure has 'a powerful influence on children's learning', particularly in developing vocabulary, but also on spelling and maths skills.

Wonderopolis is uniquely rooted in the power of learning through curiosity, exploration, and everyday moments, providing thousands of "Wonders of the Day"- fun units of learning and questions such as "What does it mean to stand up for something?" or "Why is the Statue of Liberty green?" Each Wonder of the Day is a launching pad for students reading and learning, maximising multi-disciplinary content with non-fiction text and multimedia as well as commenting, submit-your-own Wonder, and other features designed to keep students-and entire classrooms-engaged with the site. Wonderopolis facilitates students' studies in the classroom as well as self-guided learning at home and on the go.

Find and level books with Book Wizard. Plus, get booktalks, lesson plans, author studies, videos, and discussion guides. Note the topic and author search is fine without locking students into leveled reading