All age groups revealed to share so-called ‘Google Generation'
traits
New study argues that libraries will have to adapt to the
digital mindset
Young people seemingly lacking in information skills; strong
message to the government and society at large
“Libraries in
general are not keeping up with the demands of students and researchers
for services that are integrated and consistent with their wider
internet experience”,
research into the information behaviour of young people and training
programmes on information literacy skills in schools are desperately
needed if the UK is to remain as a leading knowledge economy with
a strongly-skilled next generation of researchers.
Multiliteracies approach seems to be the focus now in the education landscape. Paper sabout learning/teaching with technology are emmerging in this area and seem to address this.
Turning
the Pages 2.0 and the mass digitisation project to digitise 25 million
of pages of 19th-century English literature are only two examples
of the pioneering work we are doing.
the changing needs of our students and researchers and
how libraries can meet their needs.
We hope it will
also serve to remind us all that students and researchers will continue
to need the appropriate skills and training to help navigate an
increasingly diverse and complex information landscape.”
CIBER developed a
methodology which has created a unique ‘virtual longitudinal study'
based on the available literature and new primary data about the
ways in which the British Library and JISC websites are used. This
is the first time for the information seeking behaviour of the virtual
scholar to have been profiled by age.
This study breaks a lot of the stereotypes people may have about use of the Internet. It also presents important information for libraries and schools.
Wow -- this longitudinal study shows that all generations show "google generation" traits with over 65 year olds spending 4 more hours a week online than some of the younger ages.
It argues that libraries must adapt to the digital mindset AND that young people are lacking in information skills!
This is an important study for all educators, business leaders, AND students on the Horizon project. Another reason to remind ourselves that we base practice on RESEARCH not STEREOTYPES!
Wow -- this longitudinal study shows that all generations show "google generation" traits with over 65 year olds spending 4 more hours a week online than some of the younger ages.
It argues that libraries must adapt to the digital mindset AND that young people are lacking in information skills!
This is an important study for all educators, business leaders, AND students on the Horizon project. Another reason to remind ourselves that we base practice on RESEARCH not STEREOTYPES!
Think of ThinkingGear as an online toolbox for educators who are interested in developing lessons and assessments that put the cultivation of good thinking and deeper understanding up-front as instructional goals. ThinkingGear's general mission is to develop situated tools and technologies to address some of the most intractable problems in education and to improve the depth and quality of learning.
Will Rich points to this post re 'online reputation' and job readiness. For me it points to the need for students to use the social tools together with adult help rather than separately as when banned from use at school. And of course..how to help, really?!
Online learning styles assessments. Instructors can set up so students can take it without email registration, allowing them to see trends within a class of students to adjust teaching approaches that may be more appropriate for that group.
No matter how much you know, there is always something new to learn about science. While your college courses may cover the basics, you can get a more in-depth look at a wide variety of topics from Internet resources such as these great documentaries.