Information literacy and educational technolgy

information literacy

1. TOPIC: INFORMATION LITERACY STEPHEN   JUNE , 2024 .

2. OBJECTIVES By the end of this interaction, you should be able to: Describe the information literacy. Explain why Information Literacy is important for survival in the 21 st century. Discuss how you as an individual can develop the skill and what learning activities you can include in your teaching as an educator to enable your students develop the skill.

3. INTRODUCTION In the olden days, before the advent of modern technologies such as the internet, television, and radio, people relied on various methods to gather information. An overview of how people obtained information in different historical periods: Oral Tradition Written Records Manuscripts and Libraries Printing Press Newspapers and Periodicals

4. WHAT IS INFORMATION LITERACY Information Literacy is define as the ability to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, and effectively use the information.

5. IMPORTANCES OF INFORMATION LITERACY FOR SURVIVAL IN THE 21 st CENTURY Information literacy is crucial for survival in the 21st century due to several reasons: Information overload Critical thinking and problem-solving Digital citizenship Lifelong learning Professional and career success Personal empowerment

6. DEVELOPING THE SKILL OF INFORMATION LITERACY Developing the skill of information literacy involves a combination of learning strategies and practical application. Some steps you can take to enhance your information literacy skills are as follows: Understand your information needs . Familiarize yourself with information resources Evaluate information sources . Enhance search strategies Practice information organization

7. TO IMPACT THE KNOWLEDGE OF A LEARNER USING LEARNING ACTIVITIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY To impact the knowledge of a learner using learning activities of the 21st century, you can incorporate various strategies and techniques that align with modern educational approaches. Active Learning Technology Integration Project-Based Learning Flipped Classroom Collaborative Learning

8. CONCLUSION Information Literacy involves critical thinking, research skills and the ability to communicate information to others. It is essential in today’s digital age where information is constantly bombarding us from various sources. By developing information literacy skills and fostering a culture of information literacy, educators can empower learners to become critical thinkers, effective researchers, and lifelong learners.

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