improvement of reading rdng 0122 frederic murray assistant professor mlis, university of british...
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IMPROVEMENT OF READINGRDNG 0122
Frederic Murray Assistant ProfessorMLIS, University of British ColumbiaBA, Political Science, University of Iowa
Instructional Services LibrarianAl Harris Library [email protected]
Why University?
“Why bother to read anymore if you can just probe*?”
*Experience the world through virtual reality
Why Read
Employment Landscape
Low-skilled job seekers “are being turned away at the factory door and increasingly becoming the long-termed unemployed”
(Rich 2010, NYT)
Why Read
Arch Coal Inc• Drill and Blast
Technician
Chesapeake Energy • Field Worker
Why Read
Bama Foods Limited• Maintenance Automation
Technician
Harvest Select Inc.• Factory Worker
Why Read
Employment Landscape
“ a talent mismatch between workers’ qualifications and the
specific skill sets employers want ”
Learning Express Database
WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD !
Learning Express Database• Create an Account/Log In• Skills Improvement• Reading Comprehension Skills
Improvement• Add to My Center
– add a Test– add a Course– add an Ebook
Learning Express Database• Add to My Center
– Reading Skills Diagnostic 1: Informational Text (TEST)
– Reading Comprehension Course 1: Building a Strong Foundation (Course)
– Job Interviews That Get You Hired (Ebook)
Tutorial
Online Learning
• LearningSpace• Khan Academy
These websites are not part of SWOSU
Thanks!