Introduction

 **Why are research and information fluency important? **



 "Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose."  **Zora Neale Hurston **

 As educators we must equip our students with not only knowledge of digital citizenship but the skills in which to apply this knowledge. In order to prepare students for this challenge they must understand how to use emerging digital tools for their research and learning. You will need to show them not only how to find these tools, but how to effectively use them to organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and report their collected research.

 The content of this wiki will help you to be successful in modeling and facilitating students’ research in the classroom, as well as the effective use of appropriate resources and digital tools.

 **Here is a guide for you to get started: **

 Content  - This section will provide you with examples of interactive activities, suggestions for issues to consider, suggestions for events to plan for, helpful checklists, and practical tips.

 Webinar - In order to help you visualize the process of research and information fluency this section includes presentations and videos that will model this specific skill of digital citizenship.

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<span style="display: block; font-family: 'century gothic',sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="color: blue; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">Additional Resources <span style="font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 16px;">- The content and webinar contain several resources but this section will provide you with even more to ensure that you find the right one(s) for your classroom.