
Effectively search for information using both print and electronic resources. Understand the value and nature of information and how it is organized. Identify a variety of types and formats of potential sources of information. By attending the class, the student will be able to : 1. The class is a practical way to get the experience student needs to do in-depth research or find the answers to elusive questions. SILVERBLATT IS AN AVID TRAVELER, CAMPER, AND BICYCLIST WHO ALSO ENJOYS ATTENDING CONCERTS, OUTDOOR FESTIVALS, COMPETING IN VARIOUS SPORTS, COOKING, COMPLETING VARIOUS TYPES OF PUZZLES, AND SPENDING TIME WITH HIS WIFE AND TWIN SONS.ĬLASSES’ OBJECTIVES INFORMATION LITERACY-The student is introduced to the principles, concepts, and practices of the critical thinking skills necessary to identify, evaluate, and use diverse information sources effectively. LIVES IN THE HUDSON VALLEY REGION OF NEW YORK STATE ALONG WITH HIS WIFE AND TWIN SONS.HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY VARIOUS SCHOOL-BASED PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATIONS FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE STUDENTS AND WILLINGNESS “TO GO THE EXTRA MILE” FOR THEM AS WELL.HAS BEEN THE RCIPIENT OF VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR HIS INNOVATIVE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAMS.HAS GIVEN PRESENTATIONS TWICE AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.HAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK STATE, INCLUDING NEW YORK CITY.HE STARTED HIS CAREER AS A MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS TEACHER.STARTED OFF HIS EMPLOYMENT CAREER AS A MANUFACTURER’S REPRESENTATIVE FOR A FORTUNE 100 CORPORATION.
