How should we prepare our students to read, think, problem solve, and communicate with others using the Internet? You are invited into a conversation about the nature of information on the Internet and its implications for how we think about reading comprehension and critical thinking in a digital information age. We will explore how the Internet poses new challenges for learners that extend beyond traditional reading comprehension skills to encompass new literacies for locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating with online information text. We will also introduce the key components of Internet Reciprocal Teaching, a student-centered model of instruction designed to better prepare students for the unique challenges of reading and learning on the Internet. We will end with a series of recommendations for teachers, educational leaders, and policymakers seeking to prepare all students for their literacy future in a digital age.
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