Reading the Web: Strategies for Internet Inquiry

Contents
Dedication
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Preface

1 Opportunities and Challenges
What Do We Mean by the Term Web Literacy?
Multiple Literacies
Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities
Characteristics of the Web
Driving Without a License: Gen Zs on the Web
The Digital Native Myth
The Principle of Least Effort
Roadblocks on the Information Superhighway
Access
Time
Curricular Demands
The Need for Empathy
Research Is Not a Four-Letter Word
Internet Inquiry: The Sweet Spot
A Model for Web Literacy
Summary
Chapter 1 Pause and Consider
Vocabulary
References

2 Developing Efficient and Effective Web Readers
What Does it Take to be an Efficient and Effective Web Reader?
Efficient Web Reading
Effective Web Reading
Becoming an Efficient and Effective Web Reader
How Do We Prepare Learners to be Skilled Web Readers?
Differentiation: Universal Design for Learning
Learning Theories: The Building Blocks of Learning
Elements of Intentional Teaching
What’s My Role as an Educator?
What Are the Foundational Skills and Comprehension Strategies Needed for Web Reading?
Foundational Reading Skills
Comprehension Strategies
Cognitive Strategies
Metacognitive Strategies
Supporting Students Who May Struggle?
QUEST: A Model for All Students
Summary
Chapter 2 Pause & Consider
Vocabulary
References

3 Questioning
Why Is Questioning Important?
Curiosity and Asking Questions
Questioning Phase of the QUEST Model
When Do We Ask Questions?
What Characterizes Effective Questions?
How Do We Teach Questioning Strategies?
Vary the Levels of Inquiry
Creating an Inquiry Plan
Theme Selection
Topic Selection
Focus Areas
Research Questions
Audience
Purpose
Final Format and Sharing with Others
Project Planning
Summary
Chapter 3 Pause & Consider
Vocabulary
References

4 Understanding
Why Is It Important to Understand the Process of Locating Web Resources?
When Do We Need to Use Web Resources?
What Do Students Need to Understand for Effective Use of Web Resources?
Identifying Resources
Utilizing the Internet
Choosing Search Tools
Creating Search Queries
How Do We Teach Strategies for Understanding Resources?
Reflective Log
Keyword Development
Summary
Pause & Consider
References
Terms

5 Evaluating
Why Is It Important to Evaluate?
When and How Do We Evaluate?
Evaluating Search Results
Analyzing URLs
Evaluating Information Within & Across Websites
How Do We Teach Evaluation Strategies?
Evaluating Search Results
Website Evaluation Checklist
Questioning the Source
Summary
Chapter 5 Pause and Consider
Vocabulary
References

6 Synthesizing
What is Synthesis and Why Is It Important?
What Characterizes Synthesis?
Deep Reading vs. Shallow Reading
Teaching Moment
Synthesizing Across Multiple Sources
Responding to Challenges When Synthesizing Web Texts
Challenge #1: Processing Long Digital Texts
Challenge #2: Scrolling May Get in the Way of Comprehension
Challenge #3: Making Inferences at Each Web Link
Challenge #4: Holding Details of an Ephemeral Text in Our Heads
Challenge #5: Avoiding Distractions
Challenge #6: Overestimating Comprehension
How Do We Teach Synthesis Strategies?
Teacher Think Aloud
Gradual Release of Responsibility
Synthesis in Action: Inquiry Projects
Synthesis in Action: Scaffolded Inquiry
Synthesis in Action: 30-Minute Expert
Summary
Chapter 6 Pause & Consider
Vocabulary
References

7 Transforming
Why Is It Important to Transform Information?
When Do We Transform Information?
What Characterizes Information Transformation?
Notemaking
Annotating
Organizing Information
Citing Sources
Creating a Project
Sharing Final Projects with Others
Orally Presenting
Reflecting: What Have I Learned as a Teacher?
What Have My Students Learned?
Summary
Final Thoughts
Chapter 7 Pause & Consider
Vocabulary
References

Index