Information Literacy Skills and Computer Assisted Instruction
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Authors
Wade, Linda L.
Issue Date
2001-12
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Interactive multimedia , Tutorial , Information literacy , teacher- led
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an interactive multimedia
tutorial followed by a classroom teacher- led practice session on student skill in and attitude
toward one component of information literacy skills - locating and accessing information. The
teacher's experiences and attitude in relation to this tutorial were also studied. This research was
conducted using two average ability, ninth-grade language arts classes. The results of the study
indicated that computer assisted instruction is an effective method of delivering information
literacy skills instruction. Students were able to select an appropriate database for their topic and
navigate through, select, and print information that supported their focus questions with minimal
involvement on the part of the teacher. Since the tutorial/practice model proved to be effective,
additional modules will be developed to support teacher- led information literacy instruction.
This model more thoroughly integrates information literacy skills into the curriculum and solves
the logistical problems of media specialists teaching all students.
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Citation
Publisher
Valdosta State University
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