SB 2042 Curriculum Information Literacy April 16, 2007 Element 16d

 Each participating teacher designs, adapts and uses lessons which address the students’ needs to develop information literacy and problem solving skills as tools for lifelong learning. –PT’s select an example of information literacy instruction to demonstrate their knowledge of skills to meet standard 16(d).

Information Literacy  In the UK, information literacy is defined by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals as:Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals  "Information literacy is knowing when and why you need information, where to find it, and how to evaluate, use and communicate it in an ethical manner.“ Taken from eracy.aspx on April 5, eracy.aspx on April 5,2007

Information Literacy  The American Library Association's (ALA) Presidential Committee on Information Literacy, Final Report states that, "To be information literate, a person must be able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information" (1989).American Library Association –Taken from –on April 5, 2007on April 5

Information Literacy  science.uiowa.edu/~lu/course/info_literac y/definition/sld001.htm science.uiowa.edu/~lu/course/info_literac y/definition/sld001.htm

Big6 Model   Task Definition  Information Seeking Strategies  Location and Access  Use of Information  Synthesis  Evaluation

Super 3 Plan  #1 – Plan super-3/ super-3/  What am I supposed to do?  What will the result look like if I do a really good job?  What do I need to make to show what I learned?  What do I need to find out about in order to do the job?

Super 3 Do  #2 - Do  How can I do the job?  What can I use to find what I need?  Now I need to make something to show what I learned!

Super 3 Review  #3 - Review  Is my job done?  Did I do what I was supposed to do?  Do I feel OK about this?

 The Super 3  Answer these questions when your teacher gives you a job to do. It will make your work easier!  #1 - Plan  What am I supposed to do?  What will the result look like if I do a really good job?  What do I need to make to show what I learned?  What do I need to find out about in order to do the job

American Library Association  Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning –In class assignment: look for ways to incorporate Information Literacy skills into a unit for next year. This can be an extension of something you did this year or now that you have a year under your belt something you want to try next year.--

Real World Application  Include information from at least one site that you could use in your classroom –Possible links below   

Additional Resources

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