Transcript Information Literacy – where we are at

Information Literacy –
where we are at
Margaret Appleton
Central Queensland University
May 2003
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What is information literacy?
Generic attributes
e-literacy
Information Literacy Standards
Current issues
1. What do we mean by
information literacy?
“Information literacy is an
understanding and set of abilities
enabling individuals to ‘recognise
when information is needed and
have the capacity to locate,
evaluate and use effectively the
needed information.’ An
information literate person has
learned how to learn, and is able to:
Recognise a need for information
Determine the extent of information
needed
Access the needed information
efficiently
Evaluate the information and its
sources
Incorporate selected information into
their knowledge base
Use information effectively to
accomplish a purpose
Understand economic, legal, social
and cultural issues in the use of
information
Access and use information ethically
and legally
Classify, store, manipulate and redraft
information collected or generated
Recognise information literacy as a
prerequisite for lifelong learning
Developing Lifelong Learners through
Undergraduate Education.
(Candy, Crebert and O’Leary)
Information literacy is a multi-faceted
phenomenon which encompasses:
knowledge of major current resources in
relevant field of study
ability to frame researchable questions in
relevant fields of study
ability to locate, evaluate, manage and use
information in a variety of contexts
ability to retrieve information using a variety
of media
ability to interpret information in a variety of
forms (written, statistical, graphs, charts,
diagrams, tables)
critical evaluation of information
Australian Information Literacy
standards
Christine Bruce’s ‘the seven faces of
information literacy’
CAUL Information Literacy
Assessment project
Institutional based projects to facilitate
the embedding of I.L. into the
curriculum
2. Generic attributes
How do we view the relationship
between Information Literacy and
Information Technology Literacy?
3. e-Literacy
Information technology literacy is
the ability to:
Operate and communicate with technological
devices
Understand how subsystems fit together to form
systems or networks
Understand documentation and how to utilise
applications software
Understand the basic jargon or terminology of
information technology
Solve problems through the use of technology
Identify and use alternate sources of information
Discuss the history and future of information
technology
Have some insight into the ethical and human
impact issues of information technology.
(Penrod and Douglas 1986)
The e-literate person can effectively
use information technology and is
able to:
Record, organise and store information in a
way that other users can easily view and
understand, and be communicated to
others
Capture and record detailed information
into a database program i.e. to store
information in a way that is not only logical
and easy to use, but can be accessed at
will and in a variety of formats
Use technology to communicate with
colleagues and friends
Export/Import files to/from their own and
other systems
Build web pages
Maintain computer files
Have a basic understanding of computer
systems and networks
Transfer computer skills between operating
systems
Understand legal and ethical issues in the
use of IT and uses IT legally and ethically
4. Information Literacy
Standards
Use of standards in curriculum
development
Use of Information Literacy Standards in 2002
Endorsement
Course Curricula
IL Programs
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Mapping courses and programs
Standard One
The information literate person
recognises the need for information and
determines the nature and extent of the
information needed.
Outcomes:
1.1 The information literate person defines and
articulates the need for information.
1.2 The information literate person understands
the purpose, scope and appropriateness of
a variety of information sources.
1.3 The information literate person consciously
considers the costs and benefits of
acquiring the needed information.
1.4 The information literate person re-evaluates
the nature and extent of the information
need.
Performance measurement and
benchmarking information literacy
Information Literacy –
where we are at