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Eagleton, Maya B.; Dobler, Elizabeth – Guilford Publications, 2007
Packed with ideas and instructional activities that cut across all content areas, this engaging book provides a comprehensive framework for promoting vital Web literacy skills in grades 3-8. Teacher-friendly special features include helpful graphics, sidebars, practical tips, and nearly 100 reproducibles. Using a research-based, classroom-tested…
Descriptors: Information Sources, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Internet
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Hughes, Michael A. – Technical Communication: Journal of the Society for Technical Communication, 1997
Describes how reference-based instruction can be incorporated into an instructional system design. Provides specific examples of learning objectives and student exercises. Defines reference-based instruction and outlines its benefits. Lists guidelines for how to structure usability tests for Help systems. Advises how technical communicators can…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Information Sources
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Van Cleaf, David W. – Social Studies, 1984
Described is a mini-investigation model, which elementary social studies teachers can use to help students acquire and process information when writing reports. In their investigation of a topic, students must ask the right questions, list possible resources, and develop a product, e.g., poster, news article. (RM)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Information Processing, Information Seeking, Information Sources
Lamb, Annette; And Others – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Describes an eight-phase model for project-based learning via the Internet: watching, wondering, webbing, wiggling, weaving, wrapping, waving, and wishing. Highlights Internet research tools as well as Internet and print resources for an investigation of homelessness, hunger, and poverty; and provides introductory activities using Internet…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Homeless People
Wilson, Mary Alice; Yasi, Elizabeth Ed. – 1980
Guidelines and suggestions for introducing energy education into classrooms are provided in this booklet. The first section discusses available resources and ways to use them. These include: (1) community resources (museums, libraries, county extension services/planning offices); (2) organizations and institutions such as environmental groups,…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
Georgia State Univ., Atlanta. Dept. of Vocational and Career Development. – 1984
This guide outlines the rationale, content, and methodology of a three-part high technology program that was developed in Georgia to provide secondary school students with training in the areas of electronics and electromechanical and mechanical technologies. Discussed first are the Georgia Initiative, the impact of high technology and the role of…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Career Choice, Computer Oriented Programs, Cooperative Planning