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PVCC Information Literacy Toolkit

Do you hear the term "Information Literacy" and wonder what it really means?
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the amount of information that exists about Information Literacy?
Are you confused about how to incorporate Information Literacy into your curriculum?

Let the PVCC Information Literacy Toolkit help you!

PVCC Information Literacy Outcomes

The Basics: Handouts and Activities

Deeper Connections: Sample Assignments and Ideas

Further Exploration: Readings

1. The student will be able to determine the nature and extent of the information needed.

2. The student will be able to access needed information effectively and efficiently.

3. The student will be able to evaluate information and its sources critically and incorporate selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system.

4. The student, individually or as a member of a group, will be able to use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose.

5. The student will be able to understand many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information and access and use information ethically and legally.

PVCC Problem Based Learning Information Literacy examples:

Child Obesity

Sun Spots and Solar Flares

CARBS

University of Milwakee Sample Activities

Dalhousie University Sample Activities

PVCC Jan Downey

PVCC Rick Vaughn