I would welcome your help in disseminating information about these free
workshops, funded by Eduserv.
A publicity flyer can for each of the workshops can be found at the
following page:
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/content/projects/eduserv-info-lit/index.html
Exploring and Deterring Plagiarism
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The issue of plagiarism in schools is regularly in the news - "Teachers
voice plagiarism fears" said the BBC when reporting the results of a
recent survey conducted by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers.
But what is the reality behind the headlines? And what approach should
staff in schools take to tackle the problem?
Netskills is offering teachers and support staff in schools the chance
to attend a free workshop in either Manchester, London or Edinburgh. The
workshop focuses on the prevention and deterrence of web-based
plagiarism, raising awareness and highlighting detection tools.
Netskills trainer Helen Conroy, says, "Our project in 2006 highlighted
the need to raise awareness in schools about plagiarism. As a result, we
secured additional funding to deliver these three workshops, and also to
make the workshop materials available afterwards. Schools will be able
to use these materials in their own training to further raise knowledge
and understanding about plagiarism."
Book now:
* Wed 9 April 2008 - University of Manchester
* Fri 18 April 2008 - Edinburgh University
* Thu 24 April 2008 - South Camden City Learning Centre
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/content/products/workshops/range/schplag.html
Teaching Information Skills
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Most pupils are adept at using computers, but are they as adept at using
information? Recent research* suggests this is not the case and that the
'Google generation' need more guidance than ever in finding and
evaluating information.
Schools must also now encourage pupils to be 'independent enquirers' -
this workshop will explore effective methods of teaching and embedding
these skills across the curriculum.
Book now:
* Wed 30 April 2008 - Newcastle University
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/content/products/workshops/range/teachin.html
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These workshops have been funded by Eduserv and the materials from both
workshops will be made available on the Information Literacy web site at
http://www.informationliteracy.co.uk/
Further details on the projects can be found at:
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/content/projects/eduserv-info-lit/index.html
Best wishes
Helen Conroy
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Helen Conroy, Netskills Trainer
ISS, Newcastle University, NE1 7RU
Tel: 0191 222 5002 Fax: 0191 222 5001
http://www.netskills.ac.uk/
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