CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS OF INFORMATION LITERACY
KEY TOPICS
◾ Introduction to information and information literacy
◾ Key concepts in information literacy
◾ Impact of information on societies and new skills
◾ Standards and applications in information literacy
◾ Stages of information literacy
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this unit, teachers should be able to:
◾ Describe the role and importance of information and the need for information literacy
skills in information and knowledge societies
◾ Demonstrate understanding of stages/major elements of information literacy applicable
across all domains
◾ Identify and explore general information sources (print and electronic)
◾ Analyze information literacy standards
◾ Identify and discuss ethical and responsible uses of information tools and resources