Proficiency 2.5

Proficiency 2.5 -- Overview of the Proficiency:

Demonstrate competence in evaluating the authenticity, reliability, and bias of the data gathered.

Demonstrate the Following:

  • Include project/lesson plan and student samples that demonstrate students were taught to evaluate authenticity or information from a variety of sources such as Internet, email, books, periodicals, etc.

Helpful Links:

Teaching Zack to Think-- this site contains the narrative written by Alan November that addresses information literacy.

Evaluating Websites -- Classroom Connect combines key components of website evaluation with links to sites for students to use.

Get your Web License -- this link leads to an online information literacy quiz hosted by pbskids.org.

Disney's SurfSwellIsland-- this site leads to an interactive website teaching students about Internet Safety

Level III Mentor Tips:

  • Example for the early childhood classroom: To introduce this concept, play a Fact or Fantasy game based on known fairy tales to step through what is real or make believe.

  • For the administrator/non-traditional teacher:
    • Evaluation activities specific to their fields --
      • P.E. teacher -- use this activity to verify game rules by comparing information that has been posted to the Internet.
      • Librarian -- lesson demonstrating to students how to verify resource accuracy.

Questions or Comments: Please email  Kelly Bergen  if you have any questions.


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