Developing The Information Literate Student

There are those who worry about students developing good reading habits if they spend too much time on the Internet. They question a student's ability to actually learn to read if they do not use print material exclusively. However, the truth is that in order for students to get the most from Internet content, there needs to be even a higher, not less of a level of literacy developed – Information Literacy. Students who are information literate know how to evaluate web content and determine what websites are authentic and useful to them. Instead of needing reading less because there is an Internet, they need to develop higher order reading skills. Websites that will encourage students to evaluate web content for authenticity, teach an understanding of the point of view of the author, and encourage students how to get the most from the Internet are:

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