How We Teach This: Season Nine

Season 9 of How We Teach This has a wide range of guests and topics - Listen to stories from Milken Educator Award recipients, hear about the Science of Reading, Digital Literacy teaching strategies, and Dr. Jenny Moss shares about the Dark Side of Motivation.

Season 9, Episode 3 - February 14, 2024

QUEST: Steps to Teaching Digital Literacy In Any Content Area

Dr. Beth Dobler, Professor at Emporia State University,  leads us on a QUEST into the realm of digital literacy, exploring its integration with project-based learning and envisioning its future in education. Join us as we unravel the acronym and delve into each element.

**Q - Question: Empower students to develop strong questioning skills as they embark on inquiry-driven research projects. 

**U - Understanding: Having students understand what they read is necessary to move beyond gathering facts.

**E - Evaluate: Become a healthy skeptic in the digital age. Explore strategies for evaluating online information, utilizing resources like Britannica's Curiosity, and empowering students to discern reliable sources from misinformation.

**S - Synthesizing: Delve into the art of synthesizing information. Learn how students can decide what is crucial and compose their learnings into coherent narratives.

**T - Transforming: Uncover the CHOMP method for transforming knowledge into action. Explore how students can share their insights with others, creating a collaborative and dynamic learning environment.

We'll also break down QUEST into its parts, providing practical examples of teaching strategies that align with each component.

brunette with glasses smiling, portrait of Dr. Beth Dobler

Beth Dobler, PhD.

Professor

Emporia State University

About Dr. Dobler:

Dr. Beth Dobler, a professor in The Teachers College, has been an elementary teacher, school librarian, and now teaches undergraduate and graduate literacy courses and supervises student interns at ESU. Beth serves on the Kansas Book Festival Board and the Topeka Shawnee County Public Library Board.

Dr. Beth Dobler was recognized in The Teachers College as the John E. King Endowed Professor for the 22/23 school year and the 2023 Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. 

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Resources:

Bogus Website Examples to Teach Students "Healthy Skeptism"

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Want to be a guest on our show? Contact us at  email: HWTT@emporia.edu