INFORMATION LITERACY
- How do you think information becomes a path to:
DEVELOPMENT – Information provides a very important role in providing an avenue in where innovations from different places/sources can be shared, which will inevitably result in the widespread use of different methods and tactics to help with development in aspects like architecture, agriculture, economy, and others.
PROSPERITY – Prosperity often revolves around the idea of wealth in aspects of not only money but also happiness and health. Having valuable and needed information continuously known for people is a very important tool in which they can be successful in different aspects of their lives like businesses, relationships, and family matters, which will consequently result in an abundance of wealth.
FREEDOM – The spread of Information has been really important for the world to thrive especially in the Information age. Freedom is mostly related to something being “free” and information provides a very efficient way of expression which exercises the core values of freedom. When people are not prohibited in sharing and experiencing different sources of information then the word Freedom (“free”) can be used to describe the status of the world they live in.
SOCIAL INCLUSION – Information provides a valuable and efficient avenue in where people can know what the latest news, trends, events are and even past historical events. Having reliable and recent information allows people to have social inclusion which results in them not being left out of what’s been happening around the world, and allows them to be included in a specific/specified group of people.
2. Explain how information is affected by:
LAWS – Laws can either limit information or inflate the importance of sharing/having information. Information can be shaped according to what laws prohibit and what they allow to be shared to the public.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC FACTROS – Business and Economic factors can greatly shape the contents of information that will be shared by people especially since economic factors shape the condition of our modern world. Business and Economic information are commonly kept confidential since the contents of said information normally contain monthly earning, business expenses, and valuable monetary information.
SOCIETY AND CULTURE – Society and culture both unfortunately have their own preferences otherwise called “bias” so information regularly depends on the beliefs and views of a certain society/culture. Information can also be dismissed and labeled “fake” depending on the view of society coming from their culture as a community.
3. Given the following scenarios, how can each of the six vital concepts of information literacy be applied? Create a table and fill it out with your answers, and make sure to answer as clearly and concisely as you can.
| The six vital concepts of information literacy. | 1.Information Creation as a Process. | 2.Authority is Constructed and Contextual. | 3.Information has Value. | 4.Research as Inquiry. | 5.Scholarship as Conversation. | 6.Searching as Strategic Exploration. |
| A. Sharing one’s favorite recipe through a blog. | Researching the needed ingredients for the recipe. | Recognizing that the recipe may not be for everybody’s tastes with a self-awareness of ones biases. | Understand that there is a possibility that people will follow your recipe so you have to list/understand the recipe correctly. | It should also be practiced to search and cook other recipes. | Share the recipe with other colleagues and peers to get their reactions and thoughts. | You may search other ingredients that may help improve your recipe. |
| B.Looking for information about a new smartphone release. | Evaluating the different information coming from different sources about the new smartphone release so that you may determine the true facts. | Developing an awareness in recognizing whether the source of information giving information about a new smartphone release is reliable and factual. | Research more information form different media sources to ensure maximum information is known about the new smartphones release. | Check other people thoughts and inquiries about the new smartphone release and not just from one source. | The information that you are looking for should be shared to everyone else like friends and colleagues that you know are interested in the new release | Evaluate price ranges and compare eac one to find the best avenue in where you can buy the phone for the least amount of money. |
| C. Finding the best scholarship program abroad. | Disseminating the varying information about different scholarships to find the best scholarship program abroad. | Recognizing the credibility of different schools offering scholarship programs. | Make sure that the information collected about the scholarship programs are factual and updated for this is a very important decision. | Don’t just focus on one program and broaden your search for possibly better and more advantageous results. | Ask the opinion of people who have experience in applying for scholarship programs. | Find the program with the most number of advantages that will benefit you |
| D. Looking for information about a recent typhoon. | Researching about a recent typhoon using different media sources and outlets. | Using research tools to determine the credibility of the News outlets. | Make sure that the information you find is shared with everyone you know so that they will also know valuable information about the recent typhoon. | Compare the information that you have found with studies and thoughts of others about the recent typhoon. | Ask other community members and household member’s their experience with the most recent typhoon. | Look for information that is mostly based around your location to get the most accurate information. |
| E.Searching for the perfect second-hand laptop | Monitoring and comparing the monetary value placed upon the different types of second-hand laptops to find the perfect second-hand laptop. | Identifying if the seller has a background of selling previous appliances/gadgets with a good track record of keeping their word. | Evaluate the information given with the choices of second-hand laptops that are available for this information is important in realizing if there is or there will be problems in the future once purchased. | Check and compare reviews to get a good grasp of the overall opinion of the public towards the second-hand laptop. | Talk with people who have previously bought second-hand laptops and ask their opinion on what’s the best/worst to simplify your search. | Compare price ranges and quality to ensure that the price you are paying for is really worth it. |
| F.Looking for a college degree that best fits you | Matching the characteristics you have to the college degree that best suits your characteristics and talents. | Understanding that other people have probably undergone understanding and acknowledging the authorities of the college that bests fits you. | The information collected about the college degree that you want is related to the talents that you possess. | Compare and Contrast the possible college degrees based on what best suits you. | Talk with college students that have studied based on the degree the you think best suits you most to unsure you receive opinions that will help you pick. | Research passing rates and overall student opinion about certain school administrations to help you narrow down the search. |
| G.Writing a review about a restaurant that you have been to. | Evaluate the pros and cons of the dining establishment to establish a review with a valid reason. | You should have a good understanding of how the restaurant operates daily and know the varying prices of their menu. | Realize that your review will be seen and will be noted by other people which will influence their choice of where to eat. | Make sure that the review will contain information that is relevant and factual. | Make sure to ask other reviewers online on what their opinions are about the restaurant what you have been to but still retain an unbiased opinion. | Evaluate your review and compare it with others to make sure you are not saying the same opinions/thoughts. |
| H.Looking for the next movie to watch | Evaluating your genre interests to specify the movie you that is best suited for you. | Find a movie that enables you to think critically but also enjoy the movie at the same time. | Make sure to find information about the genre and plot of the movie to make sure that you will really enjoy the movie. | Evaluate the information presented to the public about the movie to help realize what audience the movie is intended for. | Ask other people comments about the movie that you are most interested in. | Research the run time of the movie to make sure that it won’t take long. |
| I. Looking for a YouTube channel about DIY projects | Compare and Contrast the valuable differences the channels may have in teaching the DIY projects. | Prepare the needed materials and insure that you understood every step before starting the project. | Share the video when you finally find a channel that you are interested in to show other people interesting and creative DIY projects. | Always look in more than one Youtube channel to find the most appropriate video for you. | Talk with people in the comments to get ideas on how to get better results and more creative projects. | Make sure to look for the video that is the most information but also doesn’t waste your time |
| J.Finding an internship that suits your interests | Evaluating your talents and analyzing the best suited internship according to your interests. | Look for a program/company that best supports your ideals and talents, but also has the convenience needed for you to excel. | Be sure to know information about the history and track record of the company that you are interested in joining as an intern. | Ask other peoples thoughts and comments about certain company’s and programs that you are interested in. | Talk with other interns to get the unbiased facts about internship programs that you are interested in. | Research job benefits the company provides to its employees like medical care. |
