Information Literacy Rubric
Crosswalk: Information Literacy Across the 4 Pillars of Guided Pathways
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"Information literacy is the set of integrated abilities encompassing the reflective discovery of information, the understanding of how information is produced and valued, and the use of information in creating new knowledge and participating ethically in communities of learning." ACRL Framework
Information Literacy Umbrella - Dana Longley
Mastering the Art of Information Literacy Video Series
This series teaches students how to critically review information presented and become masters at evaluating information in books, online, in the news, and information generated by AI.
- Chapter 1: Introduction to Information LiteracyWhat is information literacy and why is it important? This video introduces information literacy and its benefits, discussing the dangers of information illiteracy and the spread of misinformation. It cautions against information generated by AI.
- Chapter 2: Seven Habits and SkillsThis program presents seven habits and skills for improving one's information literacy. It discusses finding your information needs, developing search strategies, evaluating sources, analyzing information, considering information, using information ethically, and practicing.
- Chapter 3: Evaluating Information SourcesThis program examines ways to know if a source is credible by looking at authorship and expertise, the publisher or platform, objectivity and bias, citations and references, and timeliness and currency of the information. It also presents tips for evaluating online sources by checking domain and URL, extensions, cross-referencing, and exercising caution with user-generated content.
- Chapter 4: Effective Search StrategiesDiscussing how Boolean operators work, this program teaches search techniques for refining online searches. It also considers phrase, date range, file type, language, site-specific, numeric range, related terms, and advanced image searches.
- Chapter 5: Fact Checking and VerifyingFalse or misleading information can easily be mistaken for truth, so the importance of fact checking and verifying cannot be overstated. This program teaches practical strategies for verifying information. It discusses cross referencing using multiple sources, investigating sources, checking primary sources, using fact-checking websites, assessing supporting evidence, and evaluating bias and objectivity. It also looks at how to identify fake or manipulated photos and videos.
- Chapter 6: Ethical Use of InformationEmphasizing the importance of using information in a way that is fair, honest, and shows respect for others, this program discusses aspects of copyright, plagiarism (including self-plagiarism), fair use, and privacy of information
- Chapter 7: Media LiteracyHow do you know if something is fake news? This program emphasizes the value of developing your critical thinking skills. It looks at source evaluation, media bias, political bias, ideological bias, corporate bias, sensationalism, and confirmation bias. It discusses how to use fact-checking sites, considers critical analysis of news media.
- Chapter 8: Media Literacy, A SummaryThis program emphasizes that information literacy is not just about knowing where to find information; it's about knowing how to evaluate, analyze and use that information effectively, and responsibly. It reviews the importance of critical thinking and building one's media literacy skills.
Media & Information Literacy Ecology
UNESCO’s use of the term MIL seeks to harmonize the different notions in the light of converging delivery platforms. There is consensus that MIL as an umbrella term is concerned with citizens’ engagement with communication and content forms (information, entertainment, advertising, misinformation and disinformation, etc.), how these are produced, disseminated, by determine their engagements with information and other types of content, media, and digital communications tools for desired outcomes in their personal, social, political, economic, and cultural lives. UNESCO Draft Global Standards for Media and Information Literacy Curricula Guidelines - UNESCO 2021.