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The Changing World of Information Literacy
Teachers and Librarians Have Always Helped Students Search for Knowledge
Old Teacher-Centered Model
New Student-Centered Model
The Problem Is…
“We are drowning in information, but
starving for knowledge.-John Naisbitt
How Do We Teach Students To Be Information Literate?
“Data isn’t information any more than fifty tons of
cement is a skyscraper.”
Clifford Stoll
Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning
The student who is information literate…
…Accesses information efficiently and effectively
Indicators: Recognizes the need for
information Recognizes that accurate and
comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making
Formulates questions based on information needs
Identifies a variety of potential sources of information
Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information
…Evaluates information efficiently and effectively
Indicators:Determines accuracy,
relevance, and comprehensiveness
Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion
Identifies inaccurate and misleading information
Selects information appropriate to the problem or question at hand
…Uses information accurately and creatively
Indicators:Organizes information
for practical applicationIntegrates new
information into one’s own knowledge
Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving
Produces and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats
…Pursues information related to personal interests
Indicators: Seeks information related
to various dimensions of personal well-being, such as career interests, community involvement, health matters, and recreational pursuits
Designs, develops, and evaluates information products and solutions related to personal interests
…Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information
Indicators: Is a competent and self-
motivated reader Derives meaning from
information presented in a variety of formats
Develops creative products in a variety of formats
…Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation
Indicators: Assesses the quality of
the process and products of personal information seeking
Devises strategies for revising, improving, and updating self-generated knowledge
…Contributes positively to the learning community and to society and recognizes the
importance of information to a democratic society.
Indicators: Seeks information
from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures
Respects the principle of equitable access to information
…Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
Indicators: Respects the principles of
intellectual freedom Respects intellectual
property rights Uses information
technology responsibly
…Participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
Indicators: Shares knowledge and
information with others Respects others’ ideas and
backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions
Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems and to seek their solutions
Collaborates with others, both in person and through technologies, to design, develop, and evaluate information products and solution
ISTE National Educational Technolgy Standards
Parallels
• Student accesses information efficiently and effectively.
• Student evaluates information critically and competently.
• Student applies digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
Info Lit Standards ISTE Standards
• Student uses information accurately and creatively.
• Student demonstrates creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
Info Lit Standards ISTE Standards
• Student participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.
• Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
Info Lit Standards ISTE Standards
• Student practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
• Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
Info Lit Standards ISTE Standards
What are the Nation’s Leaders Saying?
• “I’m calling on our nation’s governors and state education chiefs to develop standards and assessments that don’t simply measure whether students can fill in a bubble on a test, but whether they possess 21st century skills like problem-solving and critical thinking and entrepreneurship and creativity.”– President Obama March 11, 2009
Learning and Innovation Skills
• Creativity and Innovation
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
Information, Media and Technology Skills
• Information Literacy• Media Literacy• ICT Literacy
– Information– Communication– Technology
Life and Career Skills
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Initiative and Self-Direction
• Social and Cross-Cultural Skills
• Productivity and Accountability
• Leadership and Responsibility
How Might We…Ensure our students learn these essential
standards?
• Establish a volunteer committee
• Build background knowledge– Read and share copies of
Information Power and the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning
• Develop a common vision – Brainstorm
• Establish a timeline for action
Survey the stakeholders…
• Teachers• Administrators• Parents• Older students 5-8th graders
– What skills do they feel they need?
– What kinds of learning do they choose to do when they are not in school?
– How might we help them connect effectively with information?
– How might we reach them more effectively as learners?
When should we start?
• Now!• Here come our new
kindergarteners…the class of 2022!
• The world into which they will graduate and work needs 21st century skills!