What is Information Literacy?

Presented by: Kori Gerbig

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Description:

Students complete a number of exercises that explore the limitations of Internet searching and resource use.

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Learning Objectives:

 

Students will learn how to:

Materials:

Handouts

Video

Online Resources

 

Procedures:

 Session One
  1. Watch the 8 minute EPIC 2015 video
  2. Discuss the following question:  “What is information literacy when anyone can publish to a worldwide audience?”
  3. Allow students to explore the URLs listed on the Interesting Websites handout

Session Two

  1. Discuss the Librarian's Ultimate Guide to Search Engines article
  2. Collect and discuss cartoons depicting the lighter side of Internet and technology use
  3. Administer and review the Information Literacy quiz
  4. Read and review the How to Read a Web Address handout
  5. Read and review the How Much for that Keyword handout
  6. Read and review the Checking External Links handout

Session Three

  1. Demonstrate Website analysis using the Senior Web Analysis and Content Validity Scale tools
  2. Students select a favorite Website to evaluate using these tools
  3. Discuss the process and student findings

Session Four

  1. Go to Purdue University's CORE tutorial and create a free Account
  2. Select the Indexes tab, and then walk students through the unit
  3. Complete the online quiz at the end of the tutorial as a group
  4. Discuss your experiences

Session Five

  1. Explore Google, especially the Advanced Search, Google Books, Google Scholar, and Google Earth features
  2. Select a few excellent databases available through your library system and discuss/demonstrate their differences and benefits over Internet resources.
  3. Watch the ProQuest Training Video and discuss this resource in relation to those previously reviewed
 

 

 
 
 

Assessment:

Students showed improvement from pre-quiz results vs post quiz results.

Students will demonstrate improved website evaluation techniques.

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