Information Literacy
INFORMATION LITERACY
8.1
Information literacy is the ability to find, interpret, and use information to meet your needs; it includes computer literacy, media literacy, and cultural literacy:
- Computer literacy. The ability to use electronic tools for conducting searches and for communicating and presenting to others what you have found and analyzed. This ability involves using different computer programs, digital video and audio tools, and social media.
- Media literacy. The ability to think deeply about what you see and read through both the content and context of television, film, advertising, radio, magazines, books, and the Internet.
- Cultural literacy. Knowing what has gone on and is going on around you. You have to understand the difference between the American Civil War and the Revolutionary War, U2 and YouTube, Eminem and M&Ms so that you can keep up with everyday conversations and with your college reading material.
Information matters. It helps people make good choices. The choices people make often determine their success in careers, their happiness as friends and family members, and their well-being as citizens on our planet.
YOUR TURN > DISCUSS IT
In a small group, discuss how information literacy can contribute to people’s success in today’s world?