information resources

With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread.

Even early readers need to become familiar with primary sources, though that term may be unfamiliar to them. They have heard about speeches, autobiographies, diaries, letters, and similar nonfiction resources, though. In this important introduction to primary sources, readers will discover how these first-hand accounts help them learn about people, events, and time periods. They'll also realize they can create their own primary sources for future generations to learn about them! The primary source is an indispensable concept as students hone research skills in the elementary classroom.

In this book, readers will learn how to identify and use primary sources.

Misinformation is rampant on the internet. Memes are passed around as if they represent real facts, people with an agenda share false or misleading statistics, and anyone can pretend they are an expert on any topic. Due to all of this, learning how to be critical of what is being presented has become one of the most important skills a person can cultivate. This volume utilizes informative sidebars and detailed graphic organizers to discuss the steps readers can take to verify the information they read, hear, or see.

"With the accelerating rise of online communication, there has also been an unprecedented spread of falsehoods. Readers coming of age in this world of information spreading at speeds faster than ever before may wonder about how technology can spread pervasive lies--and how they can play a part in making it more truthful. This enlightening title aims to guide readers in exploring how technology such as deepfakes and social media algorithms can convincingly distort the truth. They will not only learn to recognize Internet fabrications but also how to stop their spread"--Amazon.

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Presents a hands-on approach to teaching digital research skills that break down the research skills into simple, targeted steps that enable students to research more deeply, accomplish real-world tasks, and prepare them to conduct digital research throughout the remainder of their education. Covers a concise six-step process for teaching digital research skills, practical hands-on lessons, proposes research strategies that meet the needs of students at all grade levels, and lessons relating to specific skills.

In this book, readers will learn how to find accurate and reliable information.

Offers information to students on how to find credible, relevant, and trustworthy information at the library and online.

Provides teachers and school library media specialists with activities and advice on how to promote and teach information literacy skills to young library users; includes a CD-ROM with helpful information.