book

Information Literacy

by Geoff Walton, Alison Pope

June 2011

Beginner

322 pages

6h 8m

English

Chandos Publishing

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Abstract:But who were the community of practice?Change of key: change of outlookOur call to arms …
Abstract:IntroductionBackgroundPrevious workThe rationale for the IL Levels FrameworkDevelopment of the IL Levels FrameworkPutting it into practiceWhat support might people need to use it?How we will test it: case studiesPossible issuesFuture developmentsConclusion

Abstract:A background of issuesInformation literacy in the workplace and employability defined?Information literacy and the skills agendaOrganisations and informationInside the organisationInformation needs and sources usedTraining issuesExamples of good practice
Abstract:IntroductionEnquiry based learning and the IL perspectiveDialectic facilitation approaches: an alternative approach to IL developmentA new dimension …Conclusion
Abstract:IntroductionThe Enquiring Minds (EM) projectIL, the teaching-research nexus and EBLExternal standards: QAAThe EM People, Diversity & Work pilotBringing IL into the Law curriculumFrom theory into practice: implementationIL competences and ‘standards’IL and the limitations of ‘learning outcomes’‘Competency standards’ in Law skills assessmentPresentation, reward and ‘communication’ aspectsCompetency standards for ‘communication’ and the ‘ethical’ dimensionThe ‘ethical’ dimension in ‘communication’Conclusions
Abstract:IntroductionLiterature reviewDesign of RLOs for information skillsSharing your contentConclusionAppendix Reuse logbook
Abstract:IntroductionUsing videosPre-productionPlanningScriptingFilmingEditingReviewing and evaluatingNext stepsFinal thoughtsGlossary
Abstract:IntroductionInformation abundance and information obesityFrom geopolitics to noöpoliticsCompeting forms of valueA politically aware information literacy education?Conclusion
Abstract:Contemporary technologyWhat makes the Internet such a radical and disruptive technology for education?Social learning is nothing newThe Internet as the modern wireless ‘Penny University’Knowing stuff: what we now do with informationThe cult of the amateur and the rise of the informal learner and expertPedagogy 2.0? Opportunities and threats of contemporary social learningInformation literacyConclusions
Abstract:IntroductionBackground and contextInformation literacy Testing at MMU – contextResearch methodsResultsConclusions and recommendations

Overview

Focusing on important information literacy debates, this new book with contributions from many of the main experts in the field highlights important ideas and practical considerations. Information Literacy takes the reader on a journey across the contemporary information landscape, guided by academics and practitioners who are experts in navigating this ever-changing terrain.

Diversity of content from authors with national and international reputations
Shows professionals how to operate at a strategic level to engender institutional change and have a direct practical application for their teaching and learning practice
Many of the chapters are based on empirical research ensuring innovative approaches to information literacy