TVAs Library Program The school library program has

TVA’s Library Program The school library program has changed dramatically because the world of research has changed dramatically. (Fast Internet, Public. Domain. Pictures. net)

Information literacy Being able to navigate the internet effectively takes skill. It is an information literacy. Vista students receive instruction in skills to prepare them for research and inquiry projects!

Rather than depending solely on search engines such as Google, effective research also includes using databases and even print resources.

y c a r e t i l l a c i t Cri When students engage in critical literacy, they are able to analyze, synthesize, and critique this information. Vista students are taught a variety of strategies to choose good sources of information!

i m e d a c A y t i r g e t n I c Academic integrity involves knowing how to cite the sources used in reports or presentations to avoid plagiarism.

y c a r e t i L l a t Digi p i h s n e z i t i and C Vista students are taught how to be safe online and to be aware of their digital footprint. (Creating a positive digital footprint)

Engaging Readers Reading for pleasure strengthens the traditional literacy skills The Tecumseh Vista Secondary library currently has 4000 titles, including French, to support this integral skill.

Vista students participate in the annual White Pine reading contest sponsored by the Ontario Library Association. This represents the 10 best young adult fiction titles published in Canada in the past year Thank you, Parent Council! It fosters an appreciation for Canadian literature!