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August 16, 2017
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Tag Archives: Information and Critical Literacy
August 9, 2017
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Get your Digital 5 a Day!
The Digital 5 A Day provides a simple framework that reflects the concerns of parents/ carers as well as children’s behaviours and needs. It can also act as a base for family agreements about internet and digital device use … Continue reading
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August 4, 2017
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The Measure of Things #FridayFeelings
Got this on FB via the Australian Library and Information Association‘s page. Of course I had to share! 😉 #ALIA #QuoteoftheWeek Art credit: Australian Library and Information Association
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August 2, 2017
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Don’t make me angry…
Ha! This, from the National Library of Scotland is very cool! He’s a mean green fact-checking machine #sundayjoke Art credit: found at NLS; the Incredible Hulk is copyright© 2017 MARVEL
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July 13, 2017
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How to improve critical thinking
“How many times have we, as parents, teachers, or educators – or librarians! 🙂 – been asked superb, nail-on-the-head-questions by children? How often is this kind of free, question-led discussion given time to breathe? If not, why?” – The Day … Continue reading
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June 8, 2017
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Libraries Matter to Scotland’s Digital Future
I really liked this post from the Scottish Book Trust about why our libraries are more important than ever in the digital age: http://bit.ly/LibrariesDigitalFuture. Providing community access to digital opportunities; enabling people to engage meaningfully in our digital world; facilitating … Continue reading
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June 6, 2017
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Critical Reading and Writing Skills
“The internet has changed or ‘rewired’ the way in which our brains take up information.” This is a statement according to various researchers. Continue reading
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May 22, 2017
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The Colour of Memory
Do read this timely blog from WHSmith about the useful application of colour-coding to pupils’ revision techniques. Keep an ear open for the fact that ultimately they’re trying to sell stationery though! 😉 When it comes to revision, children use techniques … Continue reading
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April 26, 2017
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Wikipedia founder creates ‘factual’ news site
Entrepreneur Jimmy Wales has launched Wikitribune, a collaboration between journalists and citizens that will put facts first. But in the age of fake news, can facts really change our minds? – The Day As ever, I highly recommend reading The … Continue reading
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April 10, 2017
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Fake News: The Fightback!
Facebook to offer users tips on spotting fake news – The Guardian Google adds fact checking feature to search results to debunk fake news – iNews Google, like Facebook, has come under increasing pressure to tackle the rise of fake … Continue reading
