We Can Teach That - by Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott (Paperback)

About the Book

In the academic, education and library worlds we have been using the term information literacy to cover a very broad spectrum of different types of literacies. And here is the most interesting thing: school librarians have been teaching these literacies forever under the terms of library skills and research skills.

Book Synopsis

In the academic, education and library worlds we have been using the term information literacy to cover a very broad spectrum of different types of literacies. And here is the most interesting thing: school librarians have been teaching these literacies forever under the terms of library skills and research skills.

Review Quotes

We Can Teach That offers actionable strategies for launching meaningful collaborations, tailoring evaluation methods, and spearheading professional development. This volume is a vital toolkit for school librarians aiming to convert their spaces into vibrant centers of learning and creativity - and how to tell the story of their impact and importance. It is an essential companion for school library advocates to positively influence the trajectory of education.

We Can Teach That! is an incredibly prescient book! Learners of all ages are inundated with information of all types, even more so with the explosion of AI. It is increasingly critical that students be taught to evaluate and cite their sources. School librarians are uniquely situated to do this!

We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians is a valuable resource for school librarians at all grade levels and for school library educators. The essays provide a variety of perspectives as well as practical examples to enable school librarians to say #39;yes, we can and do teach that#39; and to support their leadership in teaching information literacy in their schools.

In today#39;s society, being literate means much more than just reading and writing. It encompasses a variety of skills including visual literacy, media literacy, digital literacy, and health literacy. Being literate today means being able to critically analyze information, understand and use technology effectively, navigate diverse media landscapes, and make informed decisions about health and wellness. We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians shows how school librarians play a crucial role in developing these literacies, guiding students to become adept at deciphering the vast amount of information they encounter daily, and preparing them for a complex, interconnected world.

Knowledgeable professionals from various perspectives have come together centered around information literacy for all. There are so many considerations - I#39;m grateful for their insights in this book!

This book of essays is a treasure trove of professional development ideas for implementing literacy instruction with students. School librarians, individually or with their PLC, can focus on one chapter at a time, implementing the examples the authors detail to improve their practice. Well worth the price and usable over time.

With the dramatic increase in misinformation, disinformation, and fake news, the need to teach students information literacy skills has never been more important. Dziedzic-Elliott#39;s We Can Teach That: Information Literacy for School Librarians is a welcome and timely work that tackles this critical topic, and is particularly useful as school librarians are re-thinking what types of information literacy skills are needed as generative AI and other technologies change the information landscape. The book draws together leading school and academic librarians and library scholars who offer thought-provoking chapters that provide illustrative examples, practical strategies, activities, and other suggestions for teaching all types of information literacy (visual, media, health, technological, multicultural) to students from toddlers through to college.

About the Author

Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott serves as the subject librarian for all departments in the School of Education at The College of New Jersey. She has 10 years of experience as a K-12 librarian, including work in both elementary and high school settings. She holds an MLIS from Rutgers University and an MA in Polish Language and Literature with a minor in Speech Therapy from Jan Kochanowski University, Poland, EU. She has published in the Journal of Academic Librarianship, Political Librarian, and Library Connections. She currently serves on the board for New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) and is a part of an editorial team for the Political Librarian Journal.