Information Literacy

Information literacy/ Standard 1 Design and implement engaging and flexible learning experiences for individuals and groups/ Standard 2 Design and implement learning experiences that develop language, literacy and numeracy/ Standard 3 Design and implement intellectually challenging learning experiences

Due to improvements in information technology and the increase of information, university students need to have the knowledge and skills required to access, evaluate, manage, analyse and communicate information (UniSA, 2011). This means they must be able to effectively source, interpret and communicate scholarly information in the best possible format for presentation. I believe CQUniversity has considerably improved my Information literacy skills to a high standard as one of my lecturers made this comment "Your reference list is worthy of an ‘honours’ thesis. Well done Kym, a pleasure to read and mark” (Isdale, personal communication, May, 2011).

'This is a comprehensive assignment- you show evidence of knowing about SEL and the importance of resilience. It is clearly presented and well written. You demonstrate a very strong understanding of the KidsMatter program- evidence of linking to 3 relevant HOM. Well Done' (Busch, personal communication, May, 2010).

Information literacy has improved myself in the following ways; lifelong learner, new knowledge and skills and social inclusion. As a learning manager I can encourage my students to become familiar with information literacy skills to ensure they are given the best possible skills to participating in society.