Considering the Open University (OU) as a context in which people come from a wide range of educational, cultural and professional backgrounds and distance learning forms the domain educational approach, this presentation discusses approaches can be taken by the OU to prepare for, and deal with the educational needs of Net generation, meanwhile meet the needs of elder generations. It presents some practical assignments using Web 2.0 and demonstrate how they will engage students in developing their understanding of information literacy and performing as information literate individuals in the dynamic context of e-environments. The proposed approach is based on the author's PhD study of information literacy in online distance learning environments, which particularly focused on the GIS (Geographic Information Sciences/Systems) discipline. Hope you find it useful :)