Teaching the iGeneration- ch. 1

     The first chapter in this book is Managing Information in the 21st Century.  This chapter gave information about how children used to attain information and how they do now.  To get information for papers and other assignments students used to go to libraries and go through books now however students are learning how to find the information they need on the computer.  This means that it is important for teachers to understand and become familiar with the resources that are now available so they can help students with their understanding as well.  One really important aspect of using websites and online material is rating the reality.  There are four questions that this chapter thinks needs to be taught to students while working online and they are: Does the information on this website make sense? ; What kinds of sources does this website like to? ; Can I find any evidence of bias on this website? ; What does the fine print say?  A big topic that is being focused on during this time is the "digital divide" and it is important for teachers to understand and guide the students so they fall on the rights side of this divide by introducing them to new tools and strategies available.  The responsiblity falls on the teachers and their ability to teach these concepts to the students, but the schools also have a responsibility to provide the tools and computers that will let the students work and become familiar with these new strategies.