Information Literacy Cycle by Verena Zimmer

Information Literacy Cycle by Verena Zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit en-us 2020-01-16 09:38:11 UTC 2024-12-16 05:58:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9d0.png What is Information Literacy? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432306260 Information Literacy is the ability to identify what information is needed, understand how the information is organized, identify the best sources of information for a given need, locate those sources, evaluate the sources critically, and share that information. It is the knowledge of commonly used research techniques. ]]> 2020-01-16 09:53:27 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432306260 Why is Information Literacy important? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432307918 Information literacy is critically important because we are surrounded by a growing ocean of information in all formats. Not all information is created equal: some is authoritative, current, reliable, but some is biased, out of date, misleading, false. The amount of information available is going to keep increasing. The types of technology used to access, manipulate, and create information will likewise expand.]]> 2020-01-16 09:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432307918 How will I use Information Literacy Skills? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432308044 Information literacy skills are used for academic purposes, such as research papers and group presentations. They're used on the job—the ability to find, evaluate, use and share information is an essential skill. Consumer decisions, such as which car or vacuum cleaner to purchase, are critical. You'll also use these skills by participating fully in a democratic society as an informed citizen by understanding issues and voting.]]> 2020-01-16 09:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432308044 Photos verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432308939 Title: Sourcing Images
Author: Tanya LeClair
Source: GoogleDrive
CC License: Creative Commons Non Attribution Non Commercial]]> 2020-01-16 10:03:37 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432308939 Search Engines verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432310821 Kiddle (powered by google)
Kid-Rex (powered by google)
DuckDuckGo
StartPage
Ecosia]]> 2020-01-16 10:10:43 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432310821 Visual Media Tools verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432314194 Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Powerpoint
Apple's Keynote
Apple's Clips
Apple's iMovie
Prezi
Explain Everything]]> 2020-01-16 10:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432314194 Citation for Creative Commons verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432314683 To cite a Creative Commons work, this is the format to use.
Title:
Author:
Source: Link to website
License: ]]> 2020-01-16 10:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432314683 Creative Commons verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432317595 2020-01-16 10:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432317595 Tools verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432318557 Padlet (requires email)
Trello (requires email)
Wakelet (requires email)
Pocket (requires email)
NoodleTools (requires email)]]> 2020-01-16 10:41:10 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432318557 How to Research (using Google Search) verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432324418 Created by:

Tasha Bergson-Michelson

Kathy Glass

Amended by:

Ayesha Mahapatra

]]> 2020-01-16 11:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432324418 Creative Commons Infographic verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432796194 Author: Lou Cimetta, Blueprint Learning
Source: https://www.blueprintlearning.com.au/free-content]]> 2020-01-17 05:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432796194 Methods for Assessing Websites verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432797977 - Checking their Terms and Conditions
- Is the website secure? Check the lock icon next to the address bar.
- is it a (.)com or a (.)org?
-How old is it? When was it made? When was it updated?
- Does it have a contact page if you need to ask further questions?
- Is it attached to a Creative commons license?

]]> 2020-01-17 06:00:09 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/432797977 Digital Shadow verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062435 Title: Control your digital shadow
Author: Sarah Hill
Source: LumosLearning
CC License: Creative commons Non Attribution Non Commercial]]> 2020-01-26 01:53:19 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062435 Who created the source? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062609 2020-01-26 01:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062609 What is the purpose of the group? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062641 2020-01-26 01:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062641 Who funds and sponsors them? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062663 2020-01-26 01:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062663 What is the address of the source? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062681 2020-01-26 01:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062681 Is the information up to date? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062704 2020-01-26 01:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062704 Is the source easy to use? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062722 2020-01-26 01:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062722 How does it compare to other sources of a similar topic? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062740 2020-01-26 01:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062740 Is the source practical in your context? verena_zimmer https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062760 2020-01-26 01:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/verena_zimmer/infolit/wish/436062760