Reading the Web: Strategies for Internet Inquiry

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 7
     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
     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

Chapter 1