Information Literacy
Definition: Information literacy is the ability to navigate, gather, aggregate and evaluate information from a wide range of resources to answer questions and solve problems.
Students interpret and synthesize information to assess its validity and relevance to meet individual and group needs.
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- What are the types of resources available to me to learn more about my topic? In what ways have I used these resources?
- If I had questions, where would I go first to find answers? Second? Why?
- How did I find resources about my topic? How did I evaluate them for accuracy, relevance, etc.?
- When did I need to evaluate a situation or solve a problem, but needed more information? What did I do?
- How have I conducted research or investigated resources to learn more about my topic?
- How have I been able to shape, engage and interpret ideas around my topic?
- How have I analyzed situations and information to gain better critical perspectives or to develop new strategies?
- How have I used quantitative information or data to improve my understanding of the topic?
- research
- data analyses
- reports, publications
- charts, graphs, spreadsheets, databases
- assessing knowledge, competencies, skills of others
- expert-reviewed work, peer-reviewed work
- collaborations, partnerships, teamwork
- annotated bibliographies
- resource examples or lists
- social bookmarking sites, RRS feeds
- collects and interprets information and relevant data from a wide range of resources to answer questions and/or solve problems
- applies information to create and communicate knowledge to meet group needs
- evaluates the quality, relevance, currency and accuracy of information
- identifies and differentiates between various sources and selects appropriate information for the situation, problem or question
- differentiates between opinion and factual information
- uses feedback to improve the presentation and sharing of information
- uses numeracy and mathematical functions to collect, organize and analyze data.
- evaluates information sources for validity, quality, bias, commentary and authorial strength
- recognizes that values and beliefs are embedded in all information
- recognizes that information can change and evolve, especially dynamic online content
- identifies and assesses the impact of different media types and sources on how information is created, communicated and used
- recognizes self as a producer as well as a consumer of information
- uses and cites information effectively in documenting resources and/or the development of original content
- collaborates in gathering, developing and sharing information to meet group needs
- uses numeracy and mathematical functions to integrate information, create new information and share this information with others.
