Use the following objectives to check your learning as you proceed through the class:
Understand the meaning of information literacy.
Learn what an inquiry framework is and identify the steps in INFOhio's Dimensions of Inquiry.
Explore resources and determine how they may support information literacy instruction.
Learn effective teaching and communication techniques for information literacy.
Interpret processes to build relevant curriculum and lesson plans.
Reflect on learning by sharing information with others.
In this class you will work through several lessons to learn about information literacy, the structure of an inquiry framework, the resources to build information literacy, and tools to build information literacy into your communication and curriculum for students. Below is a description of each lesson and an estimate of the amount of time it may take to complete each one.
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Getting Started
Pre-test: Take a quiz to find out what you need to know about Information Literacy. 5 minutes
Welcome to the Information Literacy Class: Review the course objectives and the course overview. 5 minutes
Using Open Space Groups: Join the INFOhio School Library Basics group in Open Space. In this group, discuss and reflect on the integration of this resource into the library and classroom with like-minded educators. 5 minutes
How to Learn More About Information Literacy
What Is Information Literacy?: Learn about information literacy. 20 minutes
Inquiry Framework: Learn about the structure of the inquiry framework. 20 minutes
Recommending Resources: Learn about resources available at INFOhio and other organizations to build an understanding of information literacy. 20 minutes
What Have You Learned So Far?: Take a short quiz to check what you know. 5 minutes
Applying What You Have Learned: Complete an activity to practice what you learned about the Dimensions of Inquiry. 10 minutes
What Should Students Know?
Teaching Information Literacy (Standards and Guidelines): Learn the techniques to teach students the process of locating, evaluating, and using resources. 20 minutes
Creating Information Literacy Lessons: Learn ways to create lessons that teach discovery, evaluation, and how to properly use resources. 20 minutes
Checking Your Learning
Self-Assessments: Answer questions to reflect on what you learned. 15 minutes
Contact Hours Quiz and Certificate: Take a quiz to earn a certificate for 2 contact hours. 5 minutes
If you need any help while you complete the course, please contact us at support.infohio.org.
