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Margaret Stimson
05/2002
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Information literacy is a hot educational topic! The proof is in the proliferation
of web sites and scholarly articles dealing with information literacy,
the increased interest in presentations, workshops, and courses on the
topic, divisional and provincial efforts to create a unified approach
to information literacy, as well as direct reference to information skills
in our newest provincial curricula. Information literacy is not a new type
of literacy. Rather, the nature of it has changed, to become more dynamic,
adapting to new and abundant sources of information, changing ways to use
information, and advancements in methods of communicating information.
How would you respond if asked, "What is your impression of the Internet
as a learning tool?" ?
The Internet has positive and deleterious effects. We need to recognize
those. Students who have teachers fluent in Information Technology
(IT) and Information Literacy (IL) have a significant advantage in developing
their own IT and IL fluency.
Plan to:
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become information literate,
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engage students with real problems and authentic questions,
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collaborate
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set information literacy goals for your class/school.
Preparing students to do independent research prepares them for the next
stages of their lives.
"Many educational researchers view the Internet as a valuable source
of information that can assist students in the construction of knowledge,
increasing their capacity for social interaction and the building of democratically
oriented learning communities. They see the Internet promoting inquiry
and creativity." (Leu 1997)
The Internet offers 7 million sites made of a total of 1.5 billion web
pages.
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Consider which sources involve the most efficient use of your time.
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Prospect for the best information sources. Keep track and share them.
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Scan. Don't read everything.
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Avoid "Information Fatigue Syndrome".
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Get to know a few search tools.
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Use information filters - EBSCO, World Book, Busy Teachers
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Use customizable portals
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Use listservs (preferrably the archives)
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Make your own web page
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