This ebook updates its 2017 edition.“Four moves” (SIFT) are central to this book. The field guide section provides specific fact-checking tips. The last part focuses on accessibility.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Textbook
Recommended Uses:
Assign chapters as homework for flipped classes, and discuss details in class. Assign activities as homework or do them in class.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Students will be able to:
use date filters to find information resources and viral content
assess the reputation of scientific journals
verify sources of social media
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, High School
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This ebook on web literacy is written by an online expert academician. The information is current, accurate, and relevant. The ebook is self-contained (with links to outside resources), and can be used across disciplines and settings. Concepts are generally well summarized, and activities reinforce learning. Links work and are appropriately attributed.
Concerns:
The connection between the the first four sections and the field guide is not clear.
Some of the chapters and activities are not complete.
Twitter is dated, now X
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives clearly link to ICT literacy standards. The ebook is logically sequenced, with each section building upon prior concepts. The field guide details specific fact-checking techniques. The material is easy to write assignments for, especially as activities are associated with each concept; as a result, learning is efficient. The concent shows how ICT is applicable across disciplines and useful for daily life.
Concerns:
The connection between the the first four sections and the field guide is not clear.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The ebook has a clear and attractive layout with engaging images. The ebook is easy to navigate independently; little technical skills is needed. The activities facilitate interaction. The images facilitate learning and and ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
No help feature is available.
Creative Commons:
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