B.+What+is+Information+Literacy



This page is dedicated to informing you about information literacy. The objective for this inquiry-based lesson is for you to successfully apply information literacy skills. As a 21st Century learner, you are obligated to enter the workforce with competitive skills that previous generations did not need to know. We are living in a globalized society and each of you need to be adequately prepared. This brief clip defines information literacy and it's objective. @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIUhvFxQ8C4
 * There are four clusters of skills that you need to be successful in the 21st Century Workplace:**

1) Digital-age Literacy2) Inventive Thinking 3) Effective Communication 4) High Productivity (//21st Century Workplace: Skills for Success//)

1) Basic Literacy 2) Scientific Literacy 3) Economic Literacy 4) Technological Literacy 5) Visual Literacy 6) Information Literacy 7) Cultural Literacy 8) Global Awareness (//21st Century Workplace: Skills for Success//).
 * Digital-age Literacy is composed of several types of literacy. EnGauge recognizes these literacy’s to be **



Being information literate means you have the "ability to find, access ad use information as well as the ability to evaluate the credibility of the information" (//21st Century Workplace: Skills for Success//).

The AmericanAssociation of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology believes there are three categories that describe the information literate student (AASL). "The core learning outcomes...are found in the three standards and thirteen indicators in the 'information literacy' category" (AASL). Click on the following link to see them.Standards

**http://www.youtube.com/v/nfjyYW5yju8**
 * Watch the following video about students, professors and a librarians view of information literacy.**


 * Go to the discussion board and summarize information literacy. The discussion board is found at the top of this page between the tabs for "Page" and "History".

Now that you have a basic understanding of information literacy let's explore this unit by applying it to a frequently asked question in our classroom "why."** **Why Math?** ​ Sources: American Library Association. (1998). Information literacy standards for student learning. Retrieved March 6, 2007, from []

//21st Century Workplace: Skills for Success.// Retrieved from [] on June 28th, 2010.