Reflect on how the concepts of information literacy, technology, and digital/media intersect. How did this week's readings, resources, and podcast inform your understanding of these concepts? Specifically address your own information diet and what you believe the information diet of a school librarian should look like.
The P21st Century Learning Framework shows the importance of integrating all key concepts to help our students. It allows for teachers and students to know what’s important to learn about in today’s world. They must be critical, creative thinkers and know how to use technology. Students' use of technology is far different than it was 10 years ago and it will only continue to evolve. To be able to use technology, we must insist our students are prepared to use it and can evolve with it.
 |
| Graphic of the 6 frames of the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education |
I plan on working in an elementary school, so why do I need to know anything they will need to know when they get to high school? As teachers, teacher librarians, adults that are supposed to help students become good people, we must teach them what they need to know. That starts in elementary school. The Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education is a resource I have enjoyed reading because its framework is just that. It gives me suggestions that allows me to implement it, but I’m able to make adjustments for my younger students. The frames outlined in the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education are
- Authority Is Constructed and Contextual,
- Information Creation as a Process,
- Information Has Value,
- Research as Inquiry,
- Scholarship as Conversation, and
- Searching as Strategic Exploration
Information, technology, and digital/media literacy can all be connected. Information literacy helps you avoid false information in books and find the correct information that is needed in books. Technology literacy is the understanding and using of technology like computers and smartphones to help with creating and problem solving. Similar to information literacy, digital/media literacy helps with avoiding false information on screens and videos. An example of how they’re all connected is thinking of students having to do a project. They use information literacy to find the best books and websites that have the most accurate information. Technology literacy is necessary in the project because it allows you to create a presentation using digital resources. Finally, digital/media literacy allows the student the opportunity to insert accurate videos and pictures into the presentation.
YouTube video how we can try to avoid consuming misinformation
Unfortunately, in this world today, we do not have a lot of information, technology, or digital/media literate people. Information spreads very quickly, thanks to social media, and most of it is not true. It must be taken at face value. I consume social media almost daily, especially when I’m bored or in a state of avoidance. While I try to research everything I find interesting and wanting to share with others, there are times I forget or my fact checking was inaccurate or biased. I’ve learned that I had to dig further to find accurate information because Google’s algorithm finds the most viewed pages before it finds the page with the most accurate information. However, when it comes to news claims. I am aware of the biases within the news and their articles. I treat it similar to social media especailly when I hear words such as people are saying, sources say, or studies show, without name of study. I know different editorials and news medias have biases, therefore I try to always look at who's publishing the information, and I also compare it to other news outlets. I feel a librarian should always be on the lookout for credible sources, but they should be aware of what is being said. According to the podcast, they need a diet that consists of good and bad calories. This would allow them the opportunity to teach students about misinformation and give them the chance to practice fact checking.
References
Association of College & Research Libraries. (2015). Framework for information literacy for higher education. American Library Association.
https://www.ala.org/acrl/sites/ala.org.acrl/files/content/issues/infolit/framework1.pdf
P21 framework definitions. (2015). P21 Partnership for 21st Century Learning.
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED519462.pdf
The Liturgists. (2017, March 7). Fake news & media literacy. [Audi podcast episode]. In The Liturgists Podcast. Google
Cynthia, I appreciated your insights into the importance of information, technology, and digital/media literacy. I especially liked how you highlighted the interconnectivity of these literacies within the context of a student project. It’s a comprehensive look at how literacy skills are applied in practical scenarios. You mentioned you plan to work in an elementary school and that the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education has been useful to you. How do you plan on adapting the frames like "Authority Is Constructed and Contextual" or "Information Has Value" for younger students?
ReplyDeleteKatharine Johnson
Cynthia,
ReplyDeleteI agree with your position about social media's affect on information. The medium in which we receive information is also important. Therefore, I limit social media usage so that I intentionally consume less information to access from that medium. When I access information from reputable mediums and sources, it is easier to find factual information.
Jayohndra Price
Working with students at school I am always hearing about false or inaccurate information that they receive. I am also very aware of the social media information they consume. This week's resources did give me hope that with digital literacy curriculum out there, maybe it will become more of a priority.
ReplyDelete