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IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122

IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122 . Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu. Why University?.

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IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122

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  1. IMPROVEMENT OF READINGRDNG 0122 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional Services Librarian Al Harris Library frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  2. Why University?

  3. “Why bother to read anymore if you can just probe*?” *Experience the world through virtual reality

  4. 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)

  5. Why Read Arch Coal Inc Chesapeake Energy Field Worker • Drill and Blast Technician

  6. Why Read Bama Foods Limited Harvest Select Inc. Factory Worker • Maintenance Automation Technician

  7. Why Read Employment Landscape “ a talent mismatch between workers’ qualifications and the specific skill sets employers want ”

  8. Learning Express Database

  9. WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD !

  10. 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

  11. 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)

  12. Tutorial

  13. Online Learning • LearningSpace • Khan Academy These websites are not part of SWOSU

  14. Questions? • Contact me: • Frederic Murray • 774-7113 • frederic.murray@swosu.edu

  15. Thanks!

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