“Rapid advances in digital technologies have resulted not only in a proliferation of the amount of information available to students, but also in the packaging of that information in an increasing variety of formats”(Grafstein, 2002).
I agree with this quote, technology is growing and information is readily available. Students need to be taught the proper way to use digital tools and interpret this abundance of information available to them. Educating students to search and evaluate online information and use digital tools effectively is critical today. Technology is not helpful to students if they do not know how to use it correctly. Young people should understand that not all information that is available is accurate and they need the skills to determine trustworthy information.
This video demonstrates the ever changing technology in our society. I think to fully be participating citizens, students should have the critical thinking skills to evaluate online information and use new digital technology correctly.
Uploaded on Feb 18, 2010 by Joe McClary
Makes the striking case for how fast technology is changing our society.
The video is by Karl Fisch and Scott Mcleod.
1. What is the difference between IL and BI and why is this distinction important?
Information Literacy (IL) is more inclusive, expanding on a variety of information formats. Concepts are taught over time and its focus is not exclusivley in the library.
Bibliographic Instruction (BI) refers to instruction in traditional print or library resources.
2. Why should classroom faculty teach IL?
Information retrieval and source evaluation skills are required to locate and appropriately use information in any field. These skills are the essential characteristic of the process of information-seeking that apply across disciplines. Technology is advancing rapidly and students need the technical skills to effectively access this digital information and have the ability to understand it, evaluate it, and use it appropriately.
3. What is the role of classroom faculty in developing information literacy?
I agree with this quote, technology is growing and information is readily available. Students need to be taught the proper way to use digital tools and interpret this abundance of information available to them. Educating students to search and evaluate online information and use digital tools effectively is critical today. Technology is not helpful to students if they do not know how to use it correctly. Young people should understand that not all information that is available is accurate and they need the skills to determine trustworthy information.
This video demonstrates the ever changing technology in our society. I think to fully be participating citizens, students should have the critical thinking skills to evaluate online information and use new digital technology correctly.
Uploaded on Feb 18, 2010 by Joe McClary
Makes the striking case for how fast technology is changing our society.
The video is by Karl Fisch and Scott Mcleod.
1. What is the difference between IL and BI and why is this distinction important?
Information Literacy (IL) is more inclusive, expanding on a variety of information formats. Concepts are taught over time and its focus is not exclusivley in the library.
Bibliographic Instruction (BI) refers to instruction in traditional print or library resources.
2. Why should classroom faculty teach IL?
Information retrieval and source evaluation skills are required to locate and appropriately use information in any field. These skills are the essential characteristic of the process of information-seeking that apply across disciplines. Technology is advancing rapidly and students need the technical skills to effectively access this digital information and have the ability to understand it, evaluate it, and use it appropriately.
3. What is the role of classroom faculty in developing information literacy?
Teachers need to take an active role in developing information literacy. Students need to gain critical thinking skills through active and resource based learning by implementing technology to search and evaluate online information. Creating project based activities, such as blogs, wiki's, and citizen journalism videos can support digital literacy development.
Information formats are expanding and a variety of digital information sources are available to students. Students need to be prepared to use these new research tools effectively to include the abundance of technology and information available.
Resources:
Grafstein, Ann (2002), A Discipline-Based Approach to Information Literacy. Retrieved from
Fisch, Karl & Mcleod, Scott. (McClary Uploaded on Feb 18, 2010),
Makes the striking case for how fast technology is changing our society. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/kA2ytAcVsvg
Information Literacy Competency Standards and Student Learning Outcomes. Retrieved from
As a child of the 70s in a very rural part of the Appalachian mountains (in Ohio foothills) I had access to exactly 2 TV stations and 1 radio station. My grandsons (3 & 4) have 120 TV stations, 4 computers and 2 Ipads in the home and they know how to navigate to their areas on the computer and the TV. Your additional resource brings the point home that the world is changing, can we stop it for a minute so that I can jump off? (LOL) The first step towards embracing something new is accepting it. Thanks for reinforcing that connection.
ReplyDeleteI believe I chose the same quote. You are so right in all of your responses. I also like Jane's comment - the world is technologically changing.
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you response to the quote. Students need to be taught the differences in what is rigt and what is valid. What go are all these resources if they don;t know what to do with them
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