Evaluate IT! Elementary Teachers Evaluating Internet Information: An Action Research Project
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Authors
Vanderbilt, Kathi L.
Issue Date
2001-12
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Evaluating internet information , Quality internet information , Media specialist
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Abstract
The purpose of the research was to determine if teaching an instructional unit on
evaluating Internet information would have an impact on teacher confidence and teacher ability
to select quality Internet information. The instructional unit was taught as a series of staffdevelopment
classes to seven elementary school teachers over a five-week time span. Five
participants completed all activities.
This qualitative study included observation, interview, and a post-intervention survey.
Each participant selected and presented two Websites that were rated through self, peer and
expert evaluation. Findings suggest that teacher confidence in selecting Internet resources for
instruction increased and that by learning to evaluate Internet information teachers felt more
confident in their ability to teach this topic to students. Participants indicated that one of the most
important roles of the media specialist is as an instructional partner with the teacher. Implications
for future study include the continuation of staff development instruction in information literacy
skills and fostering a collaborative environment for the teacher and media specialist.
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Citation
Publisher
Valdosta State University
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