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Information Literacy
Information Literacy
literacy = the skills and background knowledge needed to successfully navigate a particular topic
information literacy = the knowledge and skills needed to ethically and successfully navigate the information environment
Two key terms:
CONTEXT and PERSPECTIVE
Context
Context
No source of information can give you ALL the details and facts about a topic. Sources must choose what parts to include, and what parts to leave out. So it's important to think about the CONTEXT of any information you find - you're only seeing a small piece, so what's the bigger picture that piece of information is a part of?
Perspective
Perspective
How you view something can change what you are able to perceive and understand. Simply standing in a different place can change your point of view enough to help you see something you never noticed. The same is true with information sources. They have a particular point of view, and it affects what they say and how they say it.
First Rule:
First Rule:
When you find information online, SIFT it.
When you find information online, SIFT it.
Stop and think.
Stop and think.
Does this make sense and fit with what I think I know? Is it trying to manipulate my emotions (make me angry, scared, overjoyed) so I'll share it without thinking about it?
Investigate the source.
Investigate the source.
Who made the webpage or shared the social media post? Consider their motives: Why are they sharing this info? Do they have any reason to be biased about this topic?
Find additional coverage.
Find additional coverage.
Are any other RELIABLE sources saying the same thing as this source? If not, what makes me think I can trust this particular source?
Trace claims, quotes, and media.
Trace claims, quotes, and media.
Where did this source get their information? Reliable sources reveal who they interviewed and where they did their research.
Don't get fooled by confirmation bias!
Don't get fooled by confirmation bias!
Some Media Literacy Resources
Some Media Literacy Resources
Free lessons on improving media literacy
Free lessons on improving media literacy
Stanford University's site for improving media literacy
Stanford University's site for improving media literacy
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