Academic integrity is becoming very important today as students use the Internet as their first stop for information and research. Students Google it, then 'copy and paste' not realising that this constitutes plagiarism and could result in them failing. This is an intervention course that introduces students to the dangers of plagiarism and teaches them ways and techniques to avoid plagiarism such as note-taking, paraphrasing, and citation. Students will learn the two commonly used citation styles, MLA and APA. Hands-on practice activities are provided throughout this course to engage the learner
Ever heard about blogs, wikis, RSS, podcasts and vodcasts? You may or may not, but collectively these are known as New Media tools. Did you know that you can use them for your project work? New Media tools are rich sources of information and content as people around the world create and publish content on Web 2.0. This course provides you with an insight into five of the essential tools you might want to consider for your project work. Understand more about the what, why, when, where, and how such tools can jazz up your project. This course also addresses the critical question of how to evaluate information on new media tools.
NLB Academy (NLBA) was set up as a learning academy in April 2005 to offer continuous learning and development of NLB staff and to develop independent and competent information-seeking skills for our clients. NLBA offers total training solutions for individuals as well as corporate clients to foster knowledge-creation for information seekers. A combination of classroom learning and e-learning approaches can be adopted to meet your training requirement. Our Misson To promote knowledge equity through leadership in media, info-literacy training and library professional development. Our tagline “Knowledge Understood” refers to the process by which our customers acquire new knowledge and information-seeking skills from our training programmes. Thus empowered, they can harness information to make it work for them. The branding, together with our mission statement, signifies NLBA's commitment to making knowledge accessible and available to everyone.
Information overload? Irrelevant search results? Sounds familiar? This course aims to equip participants with the searching skills and techniques on how to use the Internet more efficiently to get quality websites. Using a hands-on approach, participants will learn how to formulate search strategies, evaluate websites and cite the websites used using appropriate citation styles.
This course is specially designed for teachers who wish to learn how to use the Internet as an effective research tool more effectively. Participants will be introduced to advanced search techniques to retrieve relevant websites efficiently. Participants will also learn to apply evaluation criteria to ascertain authoritativeness of information from websites. The importance of citing and acknowledging resources using appropriate techniques is also included to help participants avoid the dangers of plagiarism.
To equip teachers with the knowledge and skills in planning integrated learning experience for their students through Project Work. By the end of the course, teachers will receive a toolkit to assist them in guiding students during the information-gathering phase of Project Work.
Information overload? Irrelevant search results? Sounds familiar? This course aims to equip participants with the searching skills and techniques on how to use the Internet more efficiently to get quality websites. Using a hands-on approach, participants will learn how to formulate search strategies, evaluate websites and cite the websites used using appropriate citation styles.
This course is specially designed for teachers who wish to learn how to use the Internet as an effective research tool more effectively. Participants will be introduced to advanced search techniques to retrieve relevant websites efficiently. Participants will also learn to apply evaluation criteria to ascertain authoritativeness of information from websites. The importance of citing and acknowledging resources using appropriate techniques is also included to help participants avoid the dangers of plagiarism.
To equip teachers with the knowledge and skills in planning integrated learning experience for their students through Project Work. By the end of the course, teachers will receive a toolkit to assist them in guiding students during the information-gathering phase of Project Work.
Blogs make it easy for anyone to publish information on the web. But did you know that you could get into trouble with the law or cause upset amongst people around you for what you publish? This is something that some bloggers have come to realise. But don't worry, learn the 7 habits of responsible blogging and you will be able to stay on the right side of the law. Find out what the 7 habits are through this course.
With rising life expectancy, you will likely enjoy more years of retirement. While this is an exciting prospect for many, it is important to prepare for the challenges that may come with more retirementyears. A bit of planning today can ensure that you enjoy a productive and fulfilling retirement.
Job opportunities exist even in economic downturns. The better you know yourself and the job you want, the better and more efficient your job hunt can be. A systematic methodology ensures you are well-prepared and confident to take on and complete the job-seeking journey.
Google, Yahoo!, MSN, Ask - which search engines to use? Getting too many irrelevant webpages? Taking too long to find what you want from the Internet? If your answer is yes to any one of these questions, you will find this course useful. Learn the 'art' of advanced Internet searching and reap the benefits of this lifelong skill forever. This course teaches you tips and short-cuts of how to search the Internet more effectively by zooming in on your search strategy and the right search techniques. So whether you are a student, homemaker, businessman or working adult, this course is suitable for you.
This course is about using storytelling techniques to better engage your child when it comes to introducing them to early literacy skills, stroking their imagination or just extending their learning. The course is filled with short videos on storytelling techniques and even shares a collection of 100 plus storybook titles, all categorised for easy selection. You will also get a set of tools and checklist that you can download and use. This course is designed to bring out the storyteller in you!
Any loving parent would want to equip his or her child with a basic life skill – reading. Starting the reading habit early helps a child have a more imaginative mind, better memory and greater confidence in society. This course will introduce you to the systematic reading process and storybook titles you need to help your child progress through the reading levels and stages. You will also get a set of tools and checklists that you can download and use. This course is designed to bring out the excellent reader in your child!
What is Information Literacy? How is it relevant for schools and educators? Find the answers to these questions in this course developed specially to help educators demystify Information Literacy and impart this essential skill to their students. Information Literacy enables the students to be savvy information seekers, critical thinkers, ethical users of information and independent learners. In this knowledge-based economy, these are important attributes we would like to see in our younger generation.
Web 2.0? 新媒体？社交网络工具？你听说过这些流行语吗？现今，互联网正日益成为出版部落格、播客、视频播客和维客的媒介。 通过学习本课程，学员将更为熟悉不同种类的新媒体工具及其特点。课程也涵盖了找寻新媒体资源的方法和评估它们的种方式。
Have you heard these buzzwords: Web 2.0? New Media? Social Networking Tools? Today, the Internet is increasingly being used as a publishing medium for blogs, podcasts, vodcasts, and wikis. In this course learners will familiarise themselves with the different forms of New Media tools and their characteristics. Finding New Media resources and the different approaches to evaulating them are also covered.
Blogs make it easy for anyone to publish information on the web. But did you know that you could get into trouble with the law or cause upset amongst people around you for what you publish? This is something that some bloggers have come to realise. But don't worry, learn the 7 habits of responsible blogging and you will be able to stay on the right side of the law. Find out what the 7 habits are through this course.
With rising life expectancy, you will likely enjoy more years of retirement. While this is an exciting prospect for many, it is important to prepare for the challenges that may come with more retirementyears. A bit of planning today can ensure that you enjoy a productive and fulfilling retirement.