Information Literacy

Introducing Information Literacy curriculum compenents into your classes...

Some examples:

Aligns with developing critical thinking skills (THINK General Education Outcome):​

We can assist you and your students in developing research practices that are efficient, develop curiousity, and encourage reflective thinking:​

• Teach simple tools evaluation tools like SIFT and CRAAP to learn how to verify and evaluate research results​

• Introduce the idea of deciphering sources of information and their purpose to cultivate more discerning information consumers and researchers

• Encourage use of educational tools like annotated bibliographies or research logs to assist students with evaluative and reflective practices for selecting evidence and information​

• Use Misinformation guide, Media Bias Chart, Information timeline and other library guides or resources to teach students about information creation adn production

• Direct students to ask for help from a librarian

   

Aligns with district-wide goals of centering equity (ENGAGE General Education Outcome) 

Enhance student engagement with:​

• Authority/ Information Creation: Who writes the stories? Who creates the content?​

• Profit/Power Structures: Who benefits from the stories? Who profits from the information?​

• Historical/Systemic Oppression: Who is missing from the stories? Who does not have access to the information?​

• Content created in response to cultural shifts and needs, such as Antiracist Pedagogy & Curriculum Resources, LGBTQ+ Guide, Social Justice Pedagogy Guide​, and more.