How are we going to

know if the
information we get
from those media are
reliable?
INFORMATION LITERACY…
• is a set of abilities to recognize when
information is needed and have the
ability to locate, evaluate, and use
effectively the needed information .
• forms the basis for lifelong learning.
• helps learners to master content and
extend their investigations , become
more self-directed, and assume greater
control over their own learning.
Information is available
through libraries,
community resources,
special interest
organizations, media, and
the Internet--and
increasingly, information
comes to individuals in
unfiltered formats, raising
questions about its
authenticity, validity, and
reliability.
An information literate individual is able to:
Determine the extent of information needed
Access the needed information effectively and
efficiently
Evaluate information and its sources critically
Incorporate selected information into one’s
knowledge base
Use information effectively to accomplish a specific
purpose
Understand the economic, legal, and social issues
surrounding the use of information, and access and
use information ethically and legally
 INFORMATION LITERACY
An Information literate
person can:
True or False.
_____1. 21st century literacy is technology literacy.
_____2. Being information literate person is an easy task.
_____3. We must access the needed information effectively.
_____4. Information literacy means being information smart.
_____5. We must have a critical judgement in getting information.
_____6. Information literacy forms the basis for short-time learning.
_____7. There is no other best resource material aside from the internet.
_____8. Searching information in the internet makes your research reliable.
_____9. We should know when a book may be more helpful than a computer.
_____10. Information literacy helps learners to understand content and to not
become curious.