we got an understanding about what is Information Literacy.We came to know what the subject going to teach us.As the subject was new to us at first we couldn't understand but after referring the notes we got a clear idea on the subject.
First we came to know what is Information Literacy?
- It simply means the ability to identify what information is needed , to understand how information is organized and to identify the sources available and using the information ethically.
- Its so important for every students to get knowledge on this because as we are in the modern world the use of information technology is increasing day by day.Its by getting a knowledge on Information Literacy we can face challenges.
Then we learned about the problems that is faced due to the lack of information skills.This might be a great loss for the ones who are not trained under the Information Skills.The major problem will be in our society is they will find wrong information what is available and mislead the information.
overall In secession 1 we got a brief idea on what is Information literacy.
started with the Information Literacy process .Information Literacy process is a structural plan for solving the problems.It is a program where the learner should find , understand and train and make up himself by searching various Information in order to create a personal , social or global purposes.The Information Literacy process shows us the BIG SIX stage process .
The BIG SIX process helps us to solve problems and make correct decisions by using this Information .
- Big 6 process model -
- Task Definition
- Information Seeking Behavior
- Location and Access
- Use of Information
- Synthesis
- Evaluation