Competency 8--Multimedia

While searching for an appropriate multimedia component for my competency I came across, "The Illinois Study: Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners". The study was authored by Keith Curry Lance and presented to the Illinois State Board of Education. The presentation is powerful in identifying just how important libraries are tied to student success.

Findings #3 and #4 of the study discuss the importance of larger more current collections in generating an interest for reading, as well as helping students achieve higher test scores. The presentation not only ties in with the importance of literature, but it also relates to my topic of children's and young adult literature.



Powerful Libraries Make Powerful Learners:

Flash Multimedia Presentation


You may find more information on the study at this website:

http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/illinoisstudy/


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