What is it?

Let’s look at the two words: Information is defined as knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction And Literacy is defined as 1 : an educated person (actually the definition of the word “literate.” So literacy would be the state of being educated. Definitions from Merriam Webster

Information is defined as

knowledge obtained from investigation, study, or instruction

And Literacy is defined as

1 : an educated person (actually the definition of the word “literate.” So literacy would be the state of being educated.

Definitions from Merriam Webster

So how do we become literate in information?

We familiarize ourselves with information and use it for understanding We can use the internet We can use DVDs We can use software programs We can use oral communication with people We can use community resources We can use books We can use magazines We can use databases We can use reference materials We can use newspapers We can use anything which gives information

We can use the internet

We can use DVDs

We can use software programs

We can use oral communication with people

We can use community resources

We can use books

We can use magazines

We can use databases

We can use reference materials

We can use newspapers

We can use anything which gives information

Did you know that: We live in an information society The weekday edition of the New York Times has more information in it than the average 17 th century man or woman would come across in a lifetime For the first time in history, the capacity for producing information is far greater than the human capacity to process it. Web pages in 1995 stood at 1.3 million; in 2000, the number of web pages were more than one billion

Did you know that:

We live in an information society

The weekday edition of the New York Times has more information in it than the average 17 th century man or woman would come across in a lifetime

For the first time in history, the capacity for producing information is far greater than the human capacity to process it.

Web pages in 1995 stood at 1.3 million; in 2000, the number of web pages were more than one billion

This has produced Information Anxiety This is a medical problem which has been diagnosed with the following symptons: Fatique Stomach pains Failing eyesight Insomnia Forgetfulness Feeling overwhelmed Stress Doubt Vulnerability Computer rage

This is a medical problem which has been diagnosed with the following symptons:

Fatique

Stomach pains

Failing eyesight

Insomnia

Forgetfulness

Feeling overwhelmed

Stress

Doubt

Vulnerability

Computer rage

This course will provide you with the tools for being information literate on your journey through life.

You will first become knowledgeable in information sources You will select a famous American,, living or dead who has contributed to society in some way. You will ask yourself a question which you want answered about this person. For example, why is George Washington called the “father of our country?” Or how did Bill Gates go from dropping out of Harvard to working in his garage to becoming the richest man on America?” You will then create an audio visual show using the web site, Voice Threads.. You may work wwith a partner.

Knowledge is the source for self improvement