{"id":6326,"date":"2015-12-17T17:28:15","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T17:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eldonmustangs.org\/eldon-high-school\/?page_id=6326"},"modified":"2021-03-04T22:07:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-04T22:07:38","slug":"information-literacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eldonmustangs.org\/eldon-high-school\/media-center\/information-literacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Literacy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Media Services Program focuses on the belief that information literacy, communication, and technology skills are fundamental for students to \u201clearn effectively and live productively in an increasing digital society.\u201d<br \/>\n-ISTE, NET-S<\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Information Literacy Skills for Students:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Utilize Library Media Center (LMC) resources for need or purpose.<br \/>\nDevelop an appreciation for literature and leisure reading.<br \/>\nUtilize and apply evaluative criteria to a variety of LMC resources to develop critical thinking\u00a0skills.<br \/>\nFollow, monitor, and evaluate the inquiry process.<br \/>\nForm concepts, theories and conclusions based on information retrieved, synthesized and evaluated.<br \/>\nDevelop products in a variety of formats to communicate the message.<br \/>\nUtilize LMC resources to retrieve and evaluate information for career and personal interests.<br \/>\nUtilize and apply technology resources appropriate for the information and communication need.<br \/>\nDemonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information and technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Big6 Research Model<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Big6 Skills for Information Literacy is a set of skills which provide students with a problem-solving strategy they can apply at all grade levels and across all curriculum content areas.<a title=\"Big6 Research Model\" href=\"http:\/\/www.big6.com\/\">http:\/\/www.big6.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Use the Big6 Model to develop a research strategy\/plan to complete the inquiry process.Search, select, organize, and assemble information for communication with others.<br \/>\n2. Use, analyze, and compare a variety of resources in different formats to obtain information.<br \/>\n3. Compare and evaluate information from primary, secondary, and tertiary sources.<br \/>\n4. Prepare oral, written, and multimedia presentations to communicate information to others.<br \/>\n5. Recognize and prepare bibliographic citations per adopted manual of style (e.g. MLA, APA).<br \/>\n6. Form concepts, models, and theories based on evidence collected, evaluated, and integrated.<br \/>\n7. Develop awareness of laws\/ethics governing privacy, copyright and intellectual freedom. Utilize information in an ethical, responsible manner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Student Technology Competencies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Creativity and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Communication and Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Research and Information Fluency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Digital Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Technology Operations and Concepts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Media Services Program focuses on the belief that information literacy, communication, and technology skills are fundamental for students to \u201clearn effectively and live productively in an increasing digital society.\u201d -ISTE, NET-S Essential Information Literacy Skills for Students: Utilize Library Media Center (LMC) resources for need or purpose. 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