The path to quality information is not straight.  A recent survey from Project Information Literacy  explored how college students engage with news . Most survey respondents encounter some news every day, but more found out about news and current events through conversations with peers, family and instructors than from professional news sources. Researchers found class conversation about world events can provide important context and practice for engaging with credible information sources. Further, students who discussed news and public issues in the classroom were more inclined to investigate the topics on their own.  Research and exploration are important components for any learning endeavor. Students dive deeper into a subject area to gain new knowledge, and instructors often help guide them toward credible, authoritative sources in their subject area. But what is often overlooked in most classrooms is the experience and habits students bring to the table for find...

Did you know that K12 schools are integrating 21st Century Skills and making broad shifts in education? These changes include integrating more real-world problem solving, peer collaborations, and innovative technologies into classrooms. In Tuesday's TeachT@lk webinar, our guest, David Roman , a K12 Education Specialist from Pinal County, helped us understand what these skills are, and what faculty should expect in future college students. David introduced us to "P21" a framework for helping to develop 21st Century Learning, which includes these 3 skill areas: Life/career skills Learning/Innovation Skills 21CLD Collaboration Rubric Information/Media/Tech skills The webinar also included an introduction to the 21CLD Learning Activity Rubrics , which describe 6 specific skills for higher education, including: Collaboration Knowledge construction  Self-regulation Real-world problem solving Use of ICT (Information and Communications Tech...