Good day all,
Library Skills 101 was designed to create an appreciation and awareness for the subject area 'Library Skills'. Many students and teachers alike view Library Skills as an unimportant subject, as it is not a CXC subject. However, Library Skills not only teaches you skills necessary to use a library efficiently, but teaches students proper research skills and also formats for writing SBA's and other projects, to include plagiarism and the various formats for writing a bibliography and citing sources. Hence, the reason for this blog.
This blog will not only serve as a platform for socialization and sharing ideas, but it is a forum whereby students can appropriately analyze and critique each others comments i.e. they learn from each other rather than taking what the teacher says at face value. This blog will also help the to teacher share information that will serve as prerequisite knowledge for upcoming classes; hence, the class discussions will be more meaningful and more interactive, as students will be fully aware of the upcoming topics.
Check out this link for more info on learning Library Skills.
Lets start blogging!!!
Great post Rhea! I believe that your students would also benefit from manipulating a document online all together they can share ideas and see corrections. I can't wait to see it in action.
ReplyDeleteThanks Latoya! That is a great suggestion; will be sure to try it!
DeleteI totally agree with everything within your post! Also students may have the opportunity to perform in group assignments without taking up valuable class time and from the comfort of their own home.
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Erica Francis
That's right Erica; that is one of the ideas I had in mind, it's good to see you pinpoint that. Thank You!
DeleteThis is true that Library Skills, even though it is NOT a CXC subject is EXTREMELY important. Too often our students do not even know how to find their way around the library. Yet research skills are extremely important in Education today! The students can also use this medium to discuss problems they are having and voice their opinions on any difficulties they are having especially if they tend not to be one to speak out in class.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogging!!!
Nyacin Richards
True Nyacin! It is a medium for students to express themselves and the problems they're facing in class. Thank you for your contribution!
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ReplyDeleteI am a student and am getting to learn the importance of library skills
ReplyDeleteSo can someone please list the importance of library skill especially to the learner
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information
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