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 application  Integrates 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 StandardsISTE Standards

Student uses information accurately and creatively. Student demonstrates creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Info Lit StandardsISTE 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 StandardsISTE 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 StandardsISTE 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 21 st 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 5-8 th 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 21 st century skills!