Additional Resources
 
    Resource-Based Learning Policy
    ...guidelines and responsibilities for Saskatchewan Learning Resource Centres.
 
    The 4th R
    ...resource-based learning document developed by the Saskatchewan School Library Association. 
 
 

   Information Literacy Skills: Kindergarten - Senior 4
    ...developed by the River East Transcona School Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba, this document provides a
    comprehensive scope and sequence of information skills, checklists, and links to websites that support the
    development of the skills.

 
    Information Studies: Kindergarten to Grade 12
    ...created by the Ontario School Library Association, this website provides a comprehensive scope and sequence
    of information and knowledge skills required by today's students.
 
    Building Information Literacy
    ...strategies for developing informed decision-makers and life-long learners developed by educators of Prince
    Edward Island.
 
    21st Century Literacies
    ...explores the skills required to be information, media, multicultural, and visual literate.
 
    Koechlin, Carol/Zwaan, Sandi. Teaching Tools For The Information Age. Markham, ON: Pembroke, 1997.
 
    Koechlin, Carol/Zwaan, Sandi. Information Power Pack: Junior Skillsbook. Markham, ON:Pembroke, 1997.
 

    Koechlin, Carol/Zwaan, Sandi. Information Power Pack: Intermediate Skillsbook. Markham, ON: Pembroke, 1997.   

 
    Koechlin, Carol/Zwaan, Sandi. Info Tasks For Successful Learning: Building Skills In Reading, Writing and Research.
         Markham, ON: Pembroke, 2001.
 
    Koechlin, Carol/Zwaan, Sandi. Building Your Own Information Literate School. Salt Lake City, UT: Hi Willow
        Research and Publishing, 2003.
 
  INFORMATION LITERACY: Preparing for Research - Narrow the Topic
 
    Brainstorming Web
    ...an example of a brainstorming to expand a topic.
 
     Inspiration Software
    ...overview, powerpoints, and examples of the Inspiration software program used to create concept maps.
 
     Questioning Toolkit
    ...a number of tools and suggestions for asking essential questions for students from primary to senior levels.
 
    Bloom's Taxonomy Sample Questions
    ... six question categories as defined by Bloom.
 
    Asking Questions
    ...explains how to develop good questions.
 
    Instructional Strategies Online
    ...includes suggestions for using a KWL chart, sample charts and links to KWL generators.
 
 
    Research Helper
    ...shows students the steps to systematically solve research questions and real life inquiries.
 
    The Big 6
    ...walks students through the steps involved in becoming information literate. The site has a section for grades
     K-2, 3-6, and 7-12.
 
     Media Awareness
    ...explains the 5 W's and the H for checking the credibility of Internet sites.
 
    Discovery School: Kathy Schrock's Guide For Educators
    ...links to internet search strategies, search engines, and metasearch engines.
 
    Technology Tools for Teachers
    ...tutorial on how to conduct efficient and effective internet searches.
 
    Noodle Tools
    ...links to various search engines depending on the expertise and need of the user.
 
    Boolean Searching
    ...simple lesson on Boolean searching.
 
    Kids Click! Worlds Of Web Searching
    ...a search lessons page for kids to practise using various search options.
 
    Authenticating Online Information-Fact or Folly
    ...bilingual website for teachers and parents explains how to use the 5W's & H to separate the gems from the
    junk.
 
    The Good The Bad and the Ugly, or Why It's a Good Idea to Evaluate Web Sources
    ...reasons why web sites should be evaluated.
 
    Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators - Teacher Helpers - Critical Evaluation Information
    ...list of checklists, rubrics, articles, and links to websites that could be used to teach students the basics of
    website evaluation.
 
    How to Critically Analyze Information Sources
    ...explains how to critically analyze websites.
 
    Evaluating Web Pages: A WebQuest
    ...a WebQuest that leads the user through a process that will enable them to critically evaluate websites.
 
    Trash or Treasure? How to Evaluate Internet Resources
    ...reasons for and methods used to evaluate internet resources.
 
    Skimming and Scanning-42eXplore
    ...explores the different reading styles used for different purposes using activities for students to practise the
    skills and links to additional web sites for teacher use.
 
    Mt San Antonio College Reading Strategies
    ...provides steps to follow when pre-reading, previewing , skimming, and scanning.
 
 
    Information Literacy-Weaving (Synthesizing)
    ...focuses on putting the information together - one of the most difficult steps in the information process.
 
    A Visit to Copyright Bay
    ...designed to inform and entertain educators about copyright issues.
 
    How Not to Plagiarize
    ...learn strategies for avoiding the trap of plagiarism.
 
    Acknowledging Your Sources-The UVic Writer's Guide
    ...provides examples for quoting and citing.
 
    The New Plagiarism
    ...provides seven scenarios for preventing highway robbery in an electronic age.
 
    Calgary School Board Style Guide
    ...PDF document for students that provides examples of references and citations.
 
    Citation Game
    ...drop-and-drag game that provides students with practise in citing resources.
 
    OWL-Online Writing Lab: Revisions
    ...helpful hints for doing peer editing and revisions to research papers.
 
 
    Classroom Curriculum Connections:
    A Teacher's Handbook for Personal-Professional Growth
    ...a professional devopment guide by Sask Learning encourages Collaborative Planning as a professional goal for
    all teachers to consider.
 
    A Position Statement on Effective School Library Programs in Canada
    ...adopted by The Canadian Library Association and the Canadian School Library Association, November 2000,
    this paper outlines the qualities of successful school library programs.
 
    Collaborating for Student Success
    ...from Access Learning [online journal]October 2003, this article byLeslie Preddy links collaboration with student
    success.
 
    Attributes of Professional Learning Communities
    ...from the Southwest Educational Development Labratory, thoughts on professional learning communities and
    how they are characterized by a pervasive level of collaboration.
 
collaboration
 
    School Library Program - Online Handbook
    ...an online handbook for Administrators about school library programs developed by Graduate Studies students
    at the University of Prince Edward Island.
 
    Teacher-Librarian Competencies for the 21 st Century
    ...a document developed by the Association of Teacher-Librarians of Canada and the Canadian School Library
    Association in 1998 to serve as a guide for teacher-librarians and administrators. It is now on the website of the
    Canadian Association of School Libraries.
 
collaboration
 
    How Collaborative Planning Benefits Teachers, Teacher-Librarians, Administrators, and Students
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