INTASC+Principle+4


 * __Portfolio Reflection Artifact #4: Literature Review __**




 * Description of Artifact: ** The literature review is an analysis of how technologies such as Web 2.0 increase students’ information literacy skill. This literature review gave me the opportunity to research different strategies in technology. Studies reveal how important information literacy is to students overall learning experiences. Specific tools like Blogs, Wikis and video sharing are examined. This paper is the beginning phase for further study of information literacy and how technology helps increase assessments of learning.


 * INTASC Principle #4: Content Knowledge. **Knowledge of content area subject matter is essential to effective teaching leading to successful learning. Knowledge needs to be constructed by the students. Each student will acquire knowledge in a unique manner and it is up to the teacher to provide activities through teaching and technology tools integrated with active engagement opportunities to enable students to gain meaning.


 * Explanation of How Artifact Demonstration Achievement of Principle: **This artifact demonstrates strategies in assessing students’ information literacy through technologies like Web 2.0. The literature review was written with the knowledge that information literacy skills are very important to students’ success in and out of school. My goal was to identify what technologies help students increase their information literacy skills. The literature review focused on specific strategies such as Blogs, Wikis, and video sharing. Surveys show that students increased their information literacy skills, their motivation, and their collaboration skills due to integrating Web 2.0 applications.


 * Description of how the completion of this artifacts has affected your understanding of teaching and learning, and/or how it may contribute to your effective teaching/learning in the future **.

This artifact provided the opportunity to learn more about information literacy and how important it is to life-long learning. I originally considered information literacy something used only in libraries. I quickly realized that information literacy is knowledge is imperative to everyday use. For high school students, information literacy is a must for college level information processing. The research also provided ideas for using Web 2.0 in class instruction.


 * Strength: **My strength is content knowledge. I have used most of the Web 2.0 applications in my own personal use. Therefore, I understand how to use them for specific objectives in terms of helping students learn how to Web 2.0 applications. I will be able to use differentiated instruction by applying different applications for students with different learning needs.


 * Areas for Improvement: **I’d like to actually develop lesson plans using Web 2.0 to increase the students’ information literacy skills. I also like to look more into other Web 2.0 resources. At this time, I only know the basic of what Web 2.0 can do in the classroom.