Information and Knowledge Flashcards
What skill involves teaching students how to effectively use library catalogs, databases, and search engines?
Locating Information
Example: Demonstrating how to use the library’s online catalog to find books on a specific topic, such as renewable energy, and teaching students to use Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) to refine their database searches.
What skill helps students assess the credibility, relevance, and bias of information sources?
Evaluating Information
Example: Conducting a lesson where students compare a Wikipedia article with a peer-reviewed journal article, focusing on the author’s credentials, publication date, and the purpose of the information.
What skill involves teaching students to synthesize information from multiple sources and present it clearly?
Using Information Effectively
Example: Assigning a project where students create a multimedia presentation on climate change, requiring them to gather information from books, articles, and websites, and properly cite their sources.
What skill develops students’ ability to navigate digital environments and use digital tools responsibly?
Understanding Digital Literacy
Example: Introducing students to digital tools like Google Docs for collaborative projects and teaching them how to evaluate online content for credibility and accuracy.
What skill instills an understanding of copyright, plagiarism, and the importance of citing sources?
Ethical Use of Information
Example: Creating a workshop on plagiarism, where students learn to paraphrase information and use citation tools like EasyBib to create bibliographies.
What skill guides students through the research process, from formulating questions to presenting findings?
Teaching Research Skills
Example: Leading a research unit where students choose a historical event, develop research questions, gather and evaluate sources, and present their findings in a written report or multimedia presentation.
What skill encourages students to question information and think critically about its implications?
Promoting Critical Thinking
Example: Facilitating a debate on a current event, where students must research both sides of the issue and use evidence to support their arguments.
What skill involves integrating technology into information literacy instruction to enhance learning?
Incorporating Technology
Example: Using interactive tools like Padlet or Kahoot! to engage students in information literacy activities, such as quizzes on identifying credible sources.
What skill involves working with classroom teachers to integrate information literacy into the curriculum?
Collaborating with Teachers
Example: Partnering with a history teacher to design a unit on the Civil Rights Movement, where students research key figures and events using primary and secondary sources.
What skill creates an environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and seek information?
Fostering a Culture of Inquiry
Example: Setting up an inquiry-based learning project where students explore a topic of interest, such as space exploration, and present their findings in a creative format, like a podcast or video.
