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Introduction to Information Literacy

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SESSION OUTLINE

The key topics to be covered in the session are:

Defining Information Literacy
The Importance of Information Literacy
Elements f Information Literacy
Characteristics of an Information Literate Person
Relationship Between Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning

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INTRODUCTION

Information literacy is another feature of recent innovations in education and is paramount in any education system. It is a new concept that has emerged as a result of the challenges the world is facing in the information forum.
IT has come about as a result of globalization which was prompted by worldwide networks,
Information explosion which was caused by the development of ICTs,
Information overload which was triggered by too much information being posted on the internet and the web
Technological developments such as facebook, blogs, wikis, websites etc.
information nowadays is everywhere and this has resulted in information literacy being taught to scholars and society at large.

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DEFINING INFORMATION LITERACY

THEY ARE INFORMATION AND LITERACY.

INFORMATION IS DEFINED AS:

ACT OF TELLING OR IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE.
KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED FROM ANOTHER.
KNOWLEDGE YOU CAN CONVEY TO OTHERS.
FACTS COMMUNICATED OR LEARNED.
DATA INTERPRETED TO BE USEFUL.
FACTS AND FIGURES.

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Literacy is :

ability to read, to write and to perform numeric calculations and operations;

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DEFINING INFORMATION LITERACY

A set of abilities requiring individuals to “recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information” (ALA 1989)
Encompasses knowledge of one’s information concerns and needs, and the ability to identify, locate, evaluate, organize and effectively create, use and communicate information to address issues or problems at hand; it is a prerequisite for participating effectively in the information society, and is part of the basic human right of lifelong learning (The Prague Declaration 2003)

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SYNONYMS/RELATED TERMS FOR INFORMATION LITERACY

INFORMATION COMPETENCE
INFORMATION FLUENCY
INFORMATION HANDLING SKILLS

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IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION LITERACY

We are surrounded by a growing ocean of information in all formats.
·Not all information is created equal: some are authoritative, current, reliable, but some are biased, out of date, misleading, and false.
The amount of information available is going to keep increasing.
The types of technology used to access, manipulate, and create information will likewise expand.

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IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION LITERACY TO STUDENTS

IL helps students to be able to identify and evaluate resources for research assignments ; helps to conduct research more effectively
IL also plays a key role in helping students understand what constitutes plagiarism

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ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION LITERACY

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ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION LITERACY

Identify - Information need
Find - The relevant information
Evaluate - The information and its sources
Use/apply - To satisfy an information need/solve a problem
Create/communicate - New information/knowledge
Acknowledge - Sources of information

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BASIC COMPONENTS OF IL

Information Literacy Is a Fusion of the Following:

Library Literacy
Computer Literacy
Information Technology
Media Literacy
Network Literacy
Digital Literacy
Cultural LiteraCY

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BASIC COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION LITERACY �

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BASIC COMPONENTS OF INFORMATION LITERACY CONT.

DEFINITIONS:

LIBRARY LITERACY – ability to evaluate information resources and use library resources such as catalogue & other bibliographic databases.
COMPUTER LITERACY- knowledge and skills necessary to understand (ICTs), including hardware, software, systems, networks (both local area networks and the internet), and all of the other components of computer and telecommunications systems.

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BASIC COMPONENTS OF IL CONT.

Information Technology Skills - skills which facilitate individual to use computers, software applications, databases, and other technologies (hardware/software) to achieve wide variety of academic, work-related & personal goals. it skills enhance productivity.
Cultural Literacy – knowledge & understanding of how country’s religion’s, beliefs, etc. impact creation, storage, handling, communication, preservation and archiving of data, information and knowledge, as well as using technologies.

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BASIC COMPONENTS OF IL CONT.

Network Literacy - ability to identify, access, and use electronic information from the information network.
Media Literacy - knowledge and skills necessary to understand all of the mediums and formats in which data, information and knowledge are created, stored, communicated, and presented, i.e., print newspapers and journals, magazines, radio, television broadcasts, cable, cd-rom, dvd, mobile telephones, pdf text formats, and jpeg format for photos and graphics.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF AN INFORMATION LITERATE PERSON

AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS ABLE TO:

Determine the extent of information needed
Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
Evaluate information and its sources critically
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and access and use information ethically and legally

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INFORMATION LITERACY & LIFELONG LEARNING

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LIFELONG LEARNING

Lifelong Learning is the process of acquiring and expanding knowledge, skills and dispositions throughout your life to foster well-being.
Its not just about formal education, but about everyday decisions and problem solving.
Information Literacy forms basis for lifelong learning.

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BENEFITS OF LIFELONG LEARNING

Developing new skills & competencies
Handling the constant change
Personal, professional & intellectual development
Maintaining competitiveness, employability & productivity
Promoting social inclusion
Promoting freedom of expression and opinion
Improving personal choices and options
Enabling adaptation to the information society
Creating highly skilled work force & strong societies

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SUMMARY

IL is a dynamic concept
It is about using appropriate information resources, regardless of medium; this may embrace oral, printed, electronic and other resources
IL is not about learning to use computers: it is about the use of (ICTs)
Being ‘information literate’ is a competence

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QUESTIONS?

IN YOUR OWN OPINION HOW DO YOU THINK INFORMATION LITERACY IS ABLE TO HELP YOU IN LIFE?
DESCRIBE WHAT YOU THINK IS THE MAIN CAUSES THAT PROMPTED THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INFORMATION LITERACY.
HOW DOES INFORMATION LITERACY CONTRIBUTE TO LIFE LONG LEARNING?

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END OF LECTURE

THANK YOU.

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