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Analyze the Video | New Literacies of the Internet

Watch the video, "New Literacies of the Internet," taking notes as you watch. After you watch, jot down your answers to the questions below. If you prefer to watch the video in segments, pause the video when you see the next chapter heading.

Video Summary

In “New Literacies of the Internet,” Professor Donald Leu discusses the new literacy skills that our students need for questioning, searching, critically evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating information found on the Internet. You will also see classroom examples that illustrate his research. As you watch, consider the following questions:

What skills do students need to use the Internet?
How can teachers use the Internet to teach content?
How can teachers provide for child safety on the Internet?

What skills do students need to use the Internet?

In the first segment Professor Leu discusses the importance of teaching students how to find, evaluate, and synthesize information from the Internet. (If you are watching the video in segments, you will find this image at the beginning of the video.)

What strategies can you use to teach your students to find information on the Internet?
What strategies can you use to help your students evaluate the validity of the information they get on the Internet?
How is synthesizing information from the Internet different from synthesizing information from books?

How can teachers use the Internet to teach content?

In this segment Professor Leu suggests strategies for using the Internet as a resource to build background knowledge about a subject and to locate information about a content-area topic. (If you are watching the video in segments, you will find this image approximately 13 minutes into the video.)

What are some activities that you can design in which students achieve two or three learning goals from a single activity?
How can you make sure that struggling readers participate fully in using the Internet?
How can you find the best resources related to the topics or content areas you are teaching?

How can teachers provide for child safety on the Internet?

In the final segment Professor Leu discusses how districts and teachers can make sure that students use only acceptable Web sites when on the Internet. (If you are watching the video in segments, you will find this image approximately 22 minutes into the video.)

How can you make sure that students understand the purpose of the Acceptable Use Policy?
How do you make sure your students are safe while using the Internet?
Based on Professor Leu’s comments and the classroom examples, what changes might you make in your instruction?

Series Directory

Private: Teaching Reading: 3-5 Workshop

Credits

Produced by WGBH Educational Foundation. 2006.

Closed Captioning
ISBN: 1-57680-815-7

Sections

5.1 Before You Watch | New Literacies of the Internet

5.2 Analyze the Video | New Literacies of the Internet

Watch the video, "New Literacies of the Internet," taking notes as you watch. After you watch, jot down your answers to the questions below. If you prefer to watch the video in segments, pause the video when you see the next chapter heading.

5.3 Extend Your Knowledge | New Literacies of the Internet

5.4 Put It Into Practice | New Literacies of the Internet

5.5 Reflect on Your Learning | New Literacies of the Internet

Supplementary: Examine the Literature Response Chart

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Supplementary: Reading Comprehension on the Internet

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Supplementary: Integrating Literacy and Technology in the Curriculum: A Position Statement of the International Reading Association

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Workshops

Workshop 1 Creating Contexts for Learning

This session examines how classroom organization, routines, and grouping practices can enhance literacy skills in the middle grades. Literacy expert Jeanne Paratore discusses teaching strategies that foster reading and writing skills. Classroom examples illustrate the research.

Workshop 2 Fluency and Word Study

This session focuses on how students in the middle grades develop vocabulary and reading fluency. Literacy expert Richard Allington discusses specific teaching strategies that help build fluency and vocabulary, illustrated by classroom examples.

Workshop 3 Building Comprehension

Comprehending text is one of the main goals of reading. In this session, literacy expert Nell Duke discusses what good readers do and strategies teachers can use to help students build comprehension skills. Classroom footage provides examples of comprehension strategies.

Workshop 4 Writing

This workshop examines the relationship between reading and writing in the middle grades. Literacy expert Nadeen Ruiz discusses the connections, conventions, and inventions that provide a framework for teaching writing, illustrated by classroom examples.

Workshop 5 New Literacies of the Internet

This workshop focuses on the evolving use of networked technology in education. Literacy expert Donald Leu discusses strategies that help students effectively read, write, and communicate on the Internet. Classroom examples illustrate strategies for using Internet resources in the classroom.

Workshop 6 Teaching English Language Learners

Changing classroom demographics call for a range or teaching strategies. In this session, literacy expert Robert Jim�nez discusses strategies teachers can use to create a successful learning environment for all students, while supporting English language learners. Classroom examples illustrate the research.

Workshop 7 Teaching Diverse Learners

In this session, literacy expert Dorothy Strickland discusses how teachers can meet the diverse needs of readers and writers in their classrooms. Classroom examples and teaching strategies address different aspects of diversity, including culture, language, background, ability, and learning approaches.

Workshop 8 Assessment and Accountability

This session explores assessment, standards, and outcomes. Literacy expert Kathy Au discusses the strategies teachers can use to assess students' understanding in reading and writing. Classroom examples illustrate how students can participate in their own assessment.