This is to discuss the different knowledge in information technology

1. INFORMATI
ON
LITERACY
Lhordverlyz Shelley H. Gonzales

2. DEFINITION OF
INFORMATION LITERACY
• “Information Literacy is a set of abilities
requiring individuals to recognize when
information is needed and have the ability
to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the
needed information.” - American Library
Association

3. COMPONENT
S OF
INFORMATIO
N LITERACY
1. Identify
identify the nature and extent of the information needed, as well as the sources and the
difference among different sources.
2. Find
- Information literacy begins with the ability to effectively search for
information. This includes knowing how to use search engines,
databases, and libraries to find relevant sources.
3. Evaluate
- Critical evaluation involves assessing the credibility, accuracy, and
relevance of information sources. It helps individuals avoid
misinformation and make informed judgments.

4. COMPONENT
S OF
INFORMATIO
N LITERACY
4. Apply
- apply the information effectively to accomplish a specific
purpose
5. Acknowledge
- Information literacy also includes understanding and
respecting copyright and intellectual property rights, as
well as avoiding plagiarism.

5. IMPORTANCE OF INFORMATION
LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
• In the digital age, we are constantly
bombarded with information from
various sources. Information literacy
helps individuals make sense of this
vast amount of information and make
informed decisions.

6. THE DIGITAL AGE AND
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
1. Explosion of Information Sources
With the internet and digital technologies, there's an
unprecedented amount of information available at our
fingertips. This includes websites, social media, online articles,
and more.
2. Challenges of Information Overload
Information overload can lead to confusion, stress, and the
consumption of inaccurate or biased information. It can
hinder effective decision-making.

7. THE DIGITAL AGE AND
INFORMATION OVERLOAD
3. Importance of Information Filtering
Information literacy helps individuals filter
through the vast amount of information to
find what is relevant, reliable, and useful.
This skill is vital for managing information
overload.

8. Not everything that we see on the internet or social networking
sites is true. Information literacy helps us determine whether we
should believe an information or not.

26. REFERENCES:
• https://media.lib.ecu.edu/DE/tutorial/OER/Information_Literacy_Concepts.pdf
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228411535_Information_Literacy_and_Learning