1. Introduction to Information Literacy 1 M01: Course Overview and Introductory Concepts

2. Introduction to Information Literacy2 Outline Information literacy and its importance The influences of the new economy The digital divide The differences between IL and IT

3. Introduction to Information Literacy3 What is Information Literacy? Information literacy (IL) is the set of skills to information problem solving, the skills commonly taught in liberal arts tertiary institutions around the world

4. Introduction to Information Literacy4 What is information literacy? (continued) Identify Search Evaluate Use Present Identify  To identify the problem and the information needs. Search  To develop a search strategy and to search the information you need. Evaluate  To evaluate the information obtained. Use  To extract, summarize and analyze the information to solve the problem. Present  Write a paper and give a presentation. Do not forget to cite the information sources.

5. Introduction to Information Literacy5 Problem Solving Models Big6 model - Eisenberg and Berkowitz 1. Task Definition 2. Information Seeking Strategies 3. Location and Access 4. Use of information 5. Synthesis 6. Evaluation Research Model Process - Stripling and Pitts

6. Introduction to Information Literacy6 Objectives of Learning IL To foster students’ ability to identify, search, evaluate, use, and present information effectively relevant to decision making and problem solving in their studies To train students to become autonomous learners To achieve the University goal: capabilities of life-long learning  Learning how to learn  Be value-added throughout the University life and your lives

7. Introduction to Information Literacy7 New Economy Since the 2 nd half of 1990s Marked the period of IT bloom A higher growth rate of productivity Heavy IT spending or investment Increased/improved use of IT spending contributed to this productivity gain IT skills penetrated in all aspects in our daily life

8. Introduction to Information Literacy8 Influences of the New Economy Offered both opportunity and risk for both IT and non- IT employees Required life-long learning for long-run economic security Penetration of IT in all aspects in business Location of work without boundary (virtual office) Growth in on-the-job computing use Required employees to adapt quickly to the changing technologies and organizational structures—to possess technical skills and soft skills

9. Introduction to Information Literacy9 Digital Divide in the New Economy Have access to technology Goal of Society Do not have access to technology Cities Bridging the Digital Divide Rural areas Educated peopleUneducated people Upper-income familiesLower-income families More industrially developed nations Less industrially developed nations MajorityMinority People without disabilities People with disabilities

10. Introduction to Information Literacy10 Narrowing the Digital Divide Much efforts have been done by government and organizations to bridge this divide  Provide public Internet access in some organizations and public libraries  Increasing competition in market (ISP licenses) lowers the broadband Internet access fee to everyone  Promote usage of IT, Internet, WWW in education  Provide funding for projects, education, innovation, etc.  Others Is there such divide in the University?

11. Introduction to Information Literacy11 Information Literacy (IL) and Information Technology (IT) Skills Information literacy  Stresses on information problem solving skills, it provides an academic framework for identifying, searching, evaluating, using, and presenting information Information technology skills  Refer to skills in using computers, software applications, databases, and other technologies (hardware/software) to achieve a wide variety of academic, work-related, and personal goals  Support IL in various stages, with skills in using Internet/WWW, word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, database

12. Introduction to Information Literacy12 Information Literacy (IL) and Information Technology (IT) IL Identifying Searching Evaluating Using and Presenting Information IT (support IL)