Information+Literacy

With the explosion of information now available on the Internet, students must become information literate. Information literacy is defined as an individual's ability to:
 * Information Literacy **
 * What is Information Literacy? **
 * ** recognize a need for information; **
 * ** identify and locate appropriate information sources; **
 * ** know how to gain access to the information contained in those sources; **
 * ** evaluate the quality of information obtained; **
 * ** organize the information; **
 * ** use the information effectively. **



== In an information literate environment, students engage in active, self-directed learning activities, and teachers facilitate students' learning by looking beyond their classrooms for resources that will enrich the learning environment. ==

== Integrity and honesty are important traits. They are of the utmost importance in the world of information gathering. You must become information literate and be able to identify and use information appropriately! ==

**​** Fun with copyrights

[|library of congress copyright mystery]

Sit back and enjoy this animated lesson about copyrights.

Survey

The Respect for Persons Profiler is a school survey to be filled out separately by students and teachers. The survey looks at bullying, exploitation and discipline issues not only as they impact individuals, but as they affect protected classes of students, especially religious and ethnic minorities and students with cognitive disabilities. The goal is to develop school-by-school awareness of where social interaction is inclusive and where it may be moving toward civil rights violations.

[| social justice survey]

= Internet Safety = Parent consent form for Internet Safety Program sponsored by the FBI
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:arielcommunityacademy/Internet Safety Parent Consent.doc|Download]]
 * 26 KB

**FBI Program for grades 3-8** [|FBI-S.O.S. Safe Online Search] =**Password: FBI-Secure-2010**= Grades 3-8 at Ariel Community Academy will participate in this program during the month of April.

[|Net Smartz Kids] [|Brain Pop Digital Etiquette] [|FBI-S.O.S. Safe Online Search] [|stop cyber bullying] = Parents - Internet Safety & Security- Just for You! = [|net smartz for Parents] [|Web Wise]
 * Don't miss these sites! It's FUN stuff. **

Let's strive to be Information Literate!

1. You need to download this evaluation form. 2. Then save it in //**MY DOCUMENTS**// using your name as the file name.
 * [|Details]
 * [[file:arielcommunityacademy/Website evaluation form.doc|Download]]
 * 33 KB

3. Go to the website on the form or click this link. 4. Use your time wisely! [|Aluminum foil deflector beanies]

[|Try this evaluation activity!]

The Big6 is a process to follow for all of your research projects.

media type="custom" key="21729482" Your mission is to use the Big6 research model to write a report about an animal that lives in a cold weather climate.

You can start by looking at these websites:
[|bear country USA animals]

[|animals of the polar climate]

Compare the information you find at different site to ensure accuracy. If you find conflicting information, stop, think, make a decision on what your next steps should be.







= Steps in the Research Process = The Big6™ Skills The Big6 is a process model of how people of all ages solve an information problem.

1. Task Definition 1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed (to solve the information problem) What is my current task? What are some topics or questions I need to answer? What information will I need? 2. Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources (brainstorm) 2.2 Select the best sources What are all the possible sources to check? (books, websites, CPS databases, encyclopedias) What are the best sources of information for this task? 3. Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) 3.2 Find information within sources Where can I find these sources? Where can I find the information in the source? 4. Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) 4.2 Extract relevant information What information do I expect to find in this source? (Compare information across sources) What information from the source is useful? (Read, take notes, cite sources) 5. Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources 5.2 Present the information How will I organize my information? (use a graphic organizer: 5 Ws, history frame, bio frame, cause-effect, description, problem-solution, compare-contrast) How should I present my information? (written or typed report, PowerPoint presentation, glog, multimedia project, display board, photo essay, animated movie, etc.) 6. Evaluation 6.1 Judge the final project (Does it effectively display the information?) 6.2 Judge the process (Did I complete it efficiency, according to the guidelines?) Did I do everything that was required to the best of my ability? Did I complete each of the Big6 Stages in an exemplary way? Is it perfect?

Steps in the Big6 Information Literacy Model 1. Task definition - What is the problem or question I want to find the answer to? 2. Seek applicable resources - Determine possible sources in all formats. What potential sources exist for finding an answer? 3. Locate sources - Where are the best resources? Physically find them! 4. Gather & Analyze Information - Begin in-depth look at information. Extract information. What background knowledge do I need to complete this task? Read, consider, do mental battle with ideas encountered, (accuracy, relevance, point of view) and determine which information is important and necessary. 5. Interpret & synthesize Information - Organize information from multiple sources. How will I organize the information and present it? Sift, summarize, draw conclusions, integrate, and logically sequence information. 6. Evaluate Information - Judge the product and process. Did I effectively and efficiently complete the requirements of the project? Reflect!

Here is an explanation of how to use AutoSummarize. Click the Image and learn how you can find the key points in an article!

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=** Be careful of hoaxes, misinformation, and false advertising. Know your source! Be an information literate member of society. Access, evaluate and use information wisely. **=



[|I found it on the Internet!]

Research Tool Kit - Links for Students ==


 * [|Plagiarism Checker]
 * [|Citation Machine]
 * [|Easybib]
 * [|How to write a bibliography]
 * [|How to write a research paper]