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IMPROVEMENT OF READING RDNG 0122 Frederic Murray Assistant Professor MLIS, University of British Columbia BA, Political Science, University of Iowa Instructional.

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1 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

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)Rich 2010, NYT

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

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

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

8 Learning Express Database

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10 WRITE DOWN YOUR PASSWORD !

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12 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

13 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)

14 Tutorial

15 Online Learning LearningSpace Khan Academy These websites are not part of SWOSU

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

17 Thanks!


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