...The Hidden Positive Impact of Text Messaging On Literacy The importance of text messaging is emphasized by several research findings. According to research cited in Education (Education), text message shorthand is vital in assisting youngsters to improve their phonic awareness and linguistic creativity. Powell and Dixon also discuss the importance of short messaging systems (SMS) and exposure to textism (the use of texting slangs) in enhancing learners’ spelling skills (Powell and Dixon). Wood conducted a research on the implications of text messaging on the literacy of 9 to 10-year-old-children’s literacy skills. Wood notes that the exposure to text messaging and their counterparts who do not have access to SMS might be contributing, positively, to the literacy skills development among 9 to 10-year-old-children (Wood). Furthermore, past studies analyzed by Verheijen report a positive correlation between the use of SMS and literacy levels among users (Verheijen). Belying the findings of these studies, however, is the viewpoint among older generation researchers and academicians that text messaging has negative correlations to improving learning skills among users. They argue that text messaging has contributed detrimental implications on learners as opposed to its emphasized importance by recent researchers. They present counterarguments justifying their disapproval of the importance of text messaging on learning. They cite the negative implications of technology on learners...
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...Information Literacy With information being so readily available at the click of a button, is information literacy a necessary to tool to have and/or succeed? College students have multiple search engines, blogs, and social media sites that they obtain information from on a daily basis. These sites are the go to sites for students when completing academic work. According to Russell (2009), “students easily abandon the system of academic information available through their institution in favor of more intuitive sources like Google Scholar” (p. 92). This paper will analyze the importance of information literacy as it relates to the Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership Model. Loss Concept of Seeking Information William Badke, emphasizes that “showing students the magic is the key to getting past resistance to information literacy.” As simple as information literacy is to understand, students are resistant to becoming proficient in information literacy. It can be argued that students have become complacent with the convenience of acquiring information via smart phones, iPad, and smart watches. It is not commonplace for students to utilize journals and information that are peered-reviewed. In Williams Badke’s article, Information as Tool, Not Destination (2008), he suggest that students should know learn how maneuver through information to have a better understanding of it and to be able to identify the problem. Often times, students find it hard to research information...
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...materials, and the appropriate use of assessments. Attached is a PowerPoint presentation and it illustrates a literate environment and the importance of creating an environment that fosters reading and writing. Artifact Summary Analyzing My Learning About Literate Environments My graduate coursework at Iowa State has prepared me for creating a literate environment. As a literacy coach it is important to know the importance of creating a literate environment as well as be best practices for fostering reading and writing in a classroom. Additionally, my new understanding of literate environments has allowed for ensuring that literacy integrates foundational knowledge, instructional practices, approaches and methods, curriculum materials, and the appropriate use of assessments....
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...Seven Pillars of Information Literacy Core Model For Higher Education SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy April 2011 The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy: Core Model 2 Introduction In 1999, The SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy published “Information skills in higher education: a SCONUL position paper” (SCONUL, 1999), introducing the Seven Pillars of Information Skills model. Since then, the model has been adopted by librarians and teachers around the world as a means of helping them to deliver information skills to their learners. However, in 2011 we live in a very different information world and while the basic principles underpinning the original Seven Pillars model remain valid, it was felt that the model needed to be updated and expanded to reflect more clearly the range of different terminologies and concepts which we now understand as “Information Literacy”. In order for the model to be relevant to different user communities and ages, the new model is presented as a generic “core” model for Higher Education, to which a series of “lenses”, representing the different groups of learners, can be applied. At publication (April 2011), only the Core Model and the Research Lens are available. We hope that teachers and librarians representing other learner groups will participate in the development of other lenses. Moira Bent & Ruth Stubbings On behalf of the SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy. April 2011 Creative Commons...
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...The Influence of Information Literacy on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Clinical Environment University of Phoenix The Influence of Information Literacy on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Clinical Environment Information Literacy is a crucial portion of the scholarship, practice, and leadership model. Information Literacy that is utilized in a clinical setting by Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nursing staff help to determine the type of care that is provided to patients. “Information competence is a basis for long-life learning competence and is necessary in any way of learning” (Tursheva, 2009, p. 127). As a scholar, practitioner, and leader, one must possess the knowledge and the ability to access various types of information. At the VA Hospital medical staff must all be knowledgeable of software that allows them to access the numerous amounts of patient data the assists them daily in performing their medical duties. Access to the internet or taking a trip to the local library is an everyday occurrence in the life of a medical student. Because of their career choice, they are constantly on a quest for new and vital information. We live in an information society. All individuals have the opportunity to enhance their way of thinking and change their lives personally or professionally. “Often information competence is defined as a skill of searching, evaluating, using, and distributing all kinds of information, which is developed...
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...Information Literacy Influence, Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership The mastery of literacy is a fundamental aspect used by scholars in advance studies research and development where leaders gains essential data that is crucial in their decision-making activity. The integration of information literacy into the academic learning is critical to capitalize the characterization of leaders’ ability and credibility within the leadership arena. In this paper it will summarize the key points and discuss the influence of information literacy. Scholarship Information literacy has influenced scholarship, practice, and leadership no matter what area or discipline. Credible literacy information is available at the public or private libraries; however, in today’s technology, most literacy is circulating the Internet and the majority of people in this age are bound to collect literacy information through the Internet (Russell, 2009). Google, for example, is the number one source that is being used to collect information and used in the research studies (Badke, 2009). Most college students and students in the advance studies are attracted to using the Internet as a source to gather information because of the easy-to-use features available. Libraries are less important because of the lack of technology and sophistication method to collect information used by scholars. Internet access is predominantly used not only by the students in higher education but also elementary, high school...
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...Executive Summary This report examines the need for a learning tool that would improve and develop the learner’s literacy skills. Methods of analysis includes examining the needs from relevant stakeholders and the outcomes from a community of inquiry. Results of the research and feedback demonstrated that although students may possess English GCSE qualifications the business community and bodies such as OFSTED highlight that the level of literacy amongst today’s school leavers was not adequate in terms of the functional skill. The report highlights the importance of increasing student’s level of literacy and functional skills. There are areas specifically in terms of cross-curricular activities that could be further explored. The report recommends the creation of a learning tool in the form of a booklet to enable students to develop and improve their literacy skills within the business curriculum and thus the functional skill. Once the initial proposal was agreed in order to maintain focus throughout the project, SMART objectives were established and addressed, a time plan was created and the personal tutor was involved during the project (Refer to Appendix 1). Introduction ‘Literacy is a fundamental human right and the foundation of lifelong learning. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve one’s health, one’s income, and...
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...ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AND THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. The need for adult literacy education in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. In the context of global economy and competitive markets, adult literacy is a key factor contributing to economic development. In all countries of the world, adults constitute a larger proportion of the work force. Therefore, human resource development through adult literacy education has become a key component within the overall strategy for economic restructuring both in the developed and developing countries. The future of global economy and democratic polity in the twenty-first century is likely to depend on skilled, educated, and enlightened adult citizens. It was the World Conference on Education for All, held in Jomtien, (Thailand) in 1990 that highlighted the critical importance of addressing the learning needs of adults. In the context of globalization, basic learning skills and competencies are necessary not only for children, but also for adults, who are valuable human resources of every society. The new technological developments in information and Communication technologies (ICTs), such as satellite radio and television broadcasting, long distance telephony, computers and telecommunications have dramatically expanded our options for engaging in learning and teaching at the individual, community and societal levels. The hallmark of ICTs is their distributive power and...
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...Consider the importance of essay writing to academic practice in the social sciences, with particular reference to Priest (2007) and Ballard and Clancy (1988). Draw on SSK12 materials and your own experience. In this essay I have stipulated the importance of essay writing in the social sciences outlining knowledge development, bringing fourth the importance of linguistics with the understanding of cultural laws and language within the areas of social science, showing the importance of jargon language with comparisons between two subjects and what is expected from the student in the governing of essay writing. I have also reflected upon essay writing from a teachers perspective, noting the expectations a teacher looks for in essay writing, and adding my perspective with an understanding of the essay cultural system. I have also outlined my experience with the understandings of cultural expectations in disciplines and essay writing concerning linguistics. The importance of essay writing academically in the social sciences is structured in the knowledge internalization, the student writes about the facts that have been a subject of a lecture or read in an article, furthering the knowledge and retention of a given subject, “learning to write essays is empowering. It is learning to take one’s place in the world of ideas” (Priest, 2007). The importance also lies in the intellectual development of a students knowledge...
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...thinking about this project, I had plenty of opportunities to read other people’s papers and compare them to mine. I found out that everyone is different; their views on the subject of literacy varied a lot from one person to the next. I experienced the difficulties that one encounters when you try to define such an ambiguous term. How do people set the standards for this? And how do we know which definition is the correct one if everyone will debate the term because of their different views on it. The readings helped a lot because they served as a base for my argument. Brandt is more interested in the way people view the different aspects of literacy rather than arguing the standards she would set for the term. Young and Kendall also impacted my arguments because they see literacy in a rhetoric way speaking about the importance it carries and the ambiguity it possesses as well. As hard and complex as it was for me to begin this paper, I decided to speak of literacy as a process in everyone’s life. Starting from reading and writing and ending with our employers who are most likely the ones who will be setting the standards for our literacy level. As I read, I saw that the paper wasn’t flowing smoothly and I tried focusing on transitions from one idea to another as I went on to my final draft. As I see literacy as a process that is constantly evolving and flowing through out education and our lives, I thought that my paper should also be a flowing process that allows one idea to follow...
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...How Information Literacy Influences Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in Project Management (PM) Na’Kisha Sherrard, MS University of Phoenix How Information Literacy Influences Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in Project Management (PM) According to the Project Management Institute (2012), “Project Management is the application of knowledge, skills, and techniques to execute projects effectively and efficiently. It’s a strategic competency for organizations, enabling them to tie project results to business goals — and thus, better compete in their markets.” Information literacy is receiving acknowledgement in the Project Management field. Information Literacy is “defined as a skill of searching, evaluating, using and distributing all kinds of information, which is developed during whole life” (Turusheva, 2009, p. 127). Individuals who have studied how to learn are information literate. Information literacy involves “critical thinking, an awareness of personal and professional ethics, information evaluation, conceptualizing information needs, organizing information, interacting with information professionals and making effective use of information in problem-solving, decision-making and research” (Bruce, 2009, p. 46). These individuals are prepared for lifelong learning, because they continuously obtain the data required for every duty or outcome approaching. “Information literary is not remedial; it is foundational” (Badke, 2009, p....
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...The Benefits of Literacy In Germany and The United States of America Germany and the United States of America (USA) share common thoughts on the significance of a well rounded literacy education. Their approaches toward students’ gaining a literacy education are singular. Both countries are discovering the importance of the relationships between an early childhood education and a literacy education. Struggles are happening within each countries education system with the rise in population of Immigrants and poverty. Learning literacy skills to read symbols, numbers, alphabets, and words are necessary for individuals to live in any society. As you read further, you will learn of the importance and difficulties of attaining a literacy education for both Germany and the United States of America early childhood students. Every child that is born learns the first skills of literacy from their caregiver or parent. Children learn to speak by watching the adults around them. Miller (2007) believes these actions are part of cultural learning. (p. 18) Young infants are learning most of their behaviors unconsciously. Albert Bandura (cited in Boyd & Bee, 2006) defines the observation done by infants and children as observation learning or modeling. (p. 31) The first skills that are learned by children at home are the most important skills that help them become great students in the classroom. Literacy skills are not formed in the same manner as speaking. One does not learn to...
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...I reflect on the workings from the EDC131 Language and Literacy for teachers, I am reminded that we are a multiliterate society and are surrounded by many forms of literacy. Being an educator in the 21st century means more than reading and writing. It also involves being an active and involved citizen and setting our students up with the skills they need to be involved in the world (Brenden Burnell, 2012) such as being digitally literate. I have been reminded of different influences of literacy and language considering culture and family background (Hill, 2012, p. 58; Mills, 2010, p, 6), as educator understanding each family circumstance will affect and support how each child learns (Hill, 2012, p. 58). As an educator, I need to understand...
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... Tabatha L. Clow University of Phoenix Taylor, M.M. (2004). Leadership in Literacy Education Reform: A Constructivist Learning and Culturally Responsive Perspective (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved December 10, 2009, from Dissertations & Theses @ University of Phoenix. (UMI No.:3136143) This dissertation study is a comparison between constructivist learn and culturally responsive teaching (CLCRT) and traditional instructive approaches and how they comply with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The CLCRT is a model on how to improve reading literacy for the disadvantaged and minority students while initiating school reform required by the NCLB. The CLCRT model examines pedagogy very carefully and informs school leadership about the effects of the pedagogy theory on students’. A PDS model (Professional Development School) was developed to help school leadership with the education reform strategies. We look at the PDS model and see that when teachers, school leadership and parents work together students’ grades improve. This study shows the importance of school leadership and teachers working together to implement new programs like the CLCRT education reform model. Horwitz, F.M., Bravington, D., & Silvis, U. (2006, June). The promise of virtual teams: identifying...
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...Early literacy plays a major role in the development of young toddlers and children. It is proven that language and literacy helps improve upon the manner in which a child succeeds in school, as well as later in life. Literacy and language skills promote healthy learning experiences, academic achievement, as well as enhanced ability to succeed in adult life. Studies have proven that when a child’s experiences with language and literacy are more limited, the more trouble they will have learning to read. There are several issues with the establishment of early literacy, as well as several outcomes. Some of the things that are important in developing literacy are setting standards of high importance, standard curriculum, and teacher preparation. There needs to be principles set into place that require standards for early literacy in K-12 programs across the nation. The development for these standards has been somewhat of an issue, and is being continually set into place over the last several years. There is a national effort being set forth by programs such as The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). There needs to be schedule and availability, as well as the tools needed for these children in the appropriate settings. As long as there is an effort to involve oral language development, phonological awareness, print knowledge and use and writing, there will be a step in the right direction. Once these tools are offered widespread, there needs to be...
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