2009 UNC TLT Conference

“Remember the pregnant man!” Helping Students Think about Sources [Asynchronous]

The most important 21st-century literacy skill, according to a recent survey by the National Council of Teachers of English, is the “ability to seek information and make critical judgments about the veracity of sources” (Council-Grams, Sept. 2008). Evaluating sources has always been an important part of research, but the availability of the World Wide Web has multiplied the number of good and bad sources available, making it more important than ever to pay attention to reliability when seeking information. This presentation will show how teachers can use online resources—good and bad—to create lab exercises that guide students as they practice evaluating sources and thinking critically about reliability.

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