Donald J. Leu, J. Gregory McVerry, W. Ian O’Byrne, Lisa Zawilinski
University of Connecticut and the New Literacies Research Lab
How should we prepare our students to read, think, problem solve, and communicate with others using the Internet, preparing them for the 21st century?
MassCUE Keynote
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You are invited into a conversation about the nature of information on the Internet and its implications for how we think about reading comprehension, critical thinking, and learning in a digital information age. We will explore how the Internet poses new challenges for learners that extend beyond traditional reading comprehension skills to encompass new literacies and the higher level thinking skills associated with locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating with online information text.
We will also introduce the key components of Internet Reciprocal Teaching, a student-centered model of instruction designed to better prepare students for the unique challenges of reading and learning on the Internet within 1-1 laptop classrooms. We will end with a series of recommendations for educational leaders and policymakers seeking to prepare all students for their literacy future in a digital age.
