...Information Literacy With information being so readily available at the click of a button, is information literacy a necessary to tool to have and/or succeed? College students have multiple search engines, blogs, and social media sites that they obtain information from on a daily basis. These sites are the go to sites for students when completing academic work. According to Russell (2009), “students easily abandon the system of academic information available through their institution in favor of more intuitive sources like Google Scholar” (p. 92). This paper will analyze the importance of information literacy as it relates to the Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership Model. Loss Concept of Seeking Information William Badke, emphasizes that “showing students the magic is the key to getting past resistance to information literacy.” As simple as information literacy is to understand, students are resistant to becoming proficient in information literacy. It can be argued that students have become complacent with the convenience of acquiring information via smart phones, iPad, and smart watches. It is not commonplace for students to utilize journals and information that are peered-reviewed. In Williams Badke’s article, Information as Tool, Not Destination (2008), he suggest that students should know learn how maneuver through information to have a better understanding of it and to be able to identify the problem. Often times, students find it hard to research information...
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...Information Literacy’s Influence on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Army Shasheshe Goolsby University of Phoenix Dr. Barb Information Literacy’s Influence on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Army The quality of information accessed and used for analyses and decisions has a significant influence on the quality of the resulting consequences of such decisions. In this regard, it is of critical importance to ensure that information used is of the highest quality possible, and as appropriate as possible to the situation or context of the analysis/decision-making process. However, in this information age, one of the main issues is the availability of different kinds of information that could make it difficult to look for the most suitable and reliable information possible to support such quality objective. In order to address this situation, it is necessary for one to have information literacy. It is argued that information literacy has a positive contribution on the quality of the results of scholarship, practice and leadership in the Army. One of the important issues nowadays is the availability of large amounts of information. This condition can be disadvantageous and could pose issues, especially when a significant portion of such information is not reliable and cannot be considered as scholarly (Russell, 2009). As such, the inability of Army personnel to properly seek and use appropriate scholarly and reliable information could lead to...
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...In today’s society literacy has become a major part of a person’s daily life to get through our constant ups and downs. The word literacy has many different meanings to many different people which continues to develop throughout society as a whole. It may be defined as ‘skills and knowledge to create, develop, analyze and comprehend as well as use a wide range of written and visual texts’. An individual who the capability of getting many tasks then creates open doors for others which then creates a stronger world. The ability to read and write makes an individual share their ideas to expand research and findings. There is a set of different criteria in which each adult falls into within programs. Health literacy is a concept which then depends...
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...Information Literacy Influence, Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership The mastery of literacy is a fundamental aspect used by scholars in advance studies research and development where leaders gains essential data that is crucial in their decision-making activity. The integration of information literacy into the academic learning is critical to capitalize the characterization of leaders’ ability and credibility within the leadership arena. In this paper it will summarize the key points and discuss the influence of information literacy. Scholarship Information literacy has influenced scholarship, practice, and leadership no matter what area or discipline. Credible literacy information is available at the public or private libraries; however, in today’s technology, most literacy is circulating the Internet and the majority of people in this age are bound to collect literacy information through the Internet (Russell, 2009). Google, for example, is the number one source that is being used to collect information and used in the research studies (Badke, 2009). Most college students and students in the advance studies are attracted to using the Internet as a source to gather information because of the easy-to-use features available. Libraries are less important because of the lack of technology and sophistication method to collect information used by scholars. Internet access is predominantly used not only by the students in higher education but also elementary, high school...
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...How Information Literacy Relates to the SPL Model in Education Theresa McInnes University of Phoenix How Information Literacy Relates to the SPL Model in Education In an age where information is available with a single keystroke, Information Literacy (IL) is a foundational necessity. Striving to become a productive component in a global society, educators recognize many basic skills have been lost in the process (Badke, 2009). The speed of technology has replaced notable research tools such as paper books, paper pads and pens. Public demands for acquiring research quicker than previously available has weakened the reliability of the research available (Larsen, 1997). In relation to education, the processing speed information technology brings, directly impacts literacy, integrity and responsibility in regards to the Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership Model. Scholarship and Information Literacy Russell (2009) described the vast amount of information as overwhelming, which in turn drives many students to seek out easier but less reliable alternatives such as Dictionary.com or Wikipedia (p.92). As educators and life-long learners, educating students, while young, of the difference between reliable sources for credible information and quick-fix sites is crucial. A non-scholarly leader may underestimate the value of information literacy. Without the ability to know when information may be required, how to seek, evaluate and process information, or how to use...
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...SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy Core Model For Higher Education SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy April 2011 The SCONUL Seven Pillars of Information Literacy: Core Model 2 Introduction In 1999, The SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy published “Information skills in higher education: a SCONUL position paper” (SCONUL, 1999), introducing the Seven Pillars of Information Skills model. Since then, the model has been adopted by librarians and teachers around the world as a means of helping them to deliver information skills to their learners. However, in 2011 we live in a very different information world and while the basic principles underpinning the original Seven Pillars model remain valid, it was felt that the model needed to be updated and expanded to reflect more clearly the range of different terminologies and concepts which we now understand as “Information Literacy”. In order for the model to be relevant to different user communities and ages, the new model is presented as a generic “core” model for Higher Education, to which a series of “lenses”, representing the different groups of learners, can be applied. At publication (April 2011), only the Core Model and the Research Lens are available. We hope that teachers and librarians representing other learner groups will participate in the development of other lenses. Moira Bent & Ruth Stubbings On behalf of the SCONUL Working Group on Information Literacy. April 2011 Creative...
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...Health Literacy: Key to increasing Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Healthcare literacy is as essential as basic academic education. It enables one to understand the medical aspects of their body, along with pointing them in the correct direction regarding how to take care of it, illness prevention, and basic healthcare measures (Health Literacy, 2010). It acts as an important aspect in increasing patient safety and healthcare quality – both crucial elements of a healthcare organization and its functioning. However, a very alarming issue is that there exist a huge percentage of population, which has low health literacy, or is completely health illiterate. Although there have been various measures taken targeting this issue, there still...
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...University of Phoenix Taylor, M.M. (2004). Leadership in Literacy Education Reform: A Constructivist Learning and Culturally Responsive Perspective (Doctoral Dissertation). Retrieved December 10, 2009, from Dissertations & Theses @ University of Phoenix. (UMI No.:3136143) This dissertation study is a comparison between constructivist learn and culturally responsive teaching (CLCRT) and traditional instructive approaches and how they comply with the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB). The CLCRT is a model on how to improve reading literacy for the disadvantaged and minority students while initiating school reform required by the NCLB. The CLCRT model examines pedagogy very carefully and informs school leadership about the effects of the pedagogy theory on students’. A PDS model (Professional Development School) was developed to help school leadership with the education reform strategies. We look at the PDS model and see that when teachers, school leadership and parents work together students’ grades improve. This study shows the importance of school leadership and teachers working together to implement new programs like the CLCRT education reform model. Horwitz, F.M., Bravington, D., & Silvis, U. (2006, June). The promise of virtual teams: identifying key factors in effectiveness and failure. Journal...
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...Impact of Information Literacy on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership Alma May 9, 2010 As the information technology era grows there are more students that continue to adapt to easier methods of researching information. As more generation learns about technology the further they move from information literacy available through the academic libraries. The popularity of the World Wide Web has been the preferable search tool for the new generations and is viewed as the most convenient way for completing task or research with less time commitment. Research conducted on Latvia University students, demonstrated that first year students information competency was low. They showed a preference for internet material because it was easier to understand and did not require productive thinking (Turusheva, 2009, p. 127). Students searching on World Wide Web fail to verify the credibility of the information, quality, and the authenticity of the information. Students develop a sense that research does not follow a specific guideline which may lead to plagiarizing information. “Educators provide systematic guidance to using information in the electronic age and have not provided enough guidance to enable students to feel good about balancing web resources with those provided by libraries” (Badke, 2009, p. 3). Educators have failed to incorporate information literacy in their curriculum and an understanding of the long term impact it may have on student reaching their future educational...
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...ADULT LITERACY EDUCATION IN NIGERIA AND THE USE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1. The need for adult literacy education in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. In the context of global economy and competitive markets, adult literacy is a key factor contributing to economic development. In all countries of the world, adults constitute a larger proportion of the work force. Therefore, human resource development through adult literacy education has become a key component within the overall strategy for economic restructuring both in the developed and developing countries. The future of global economy and democratic polity in the twenty-first century is likely to depend on skilled, educated, and enlightened adult citizens. It was the World Conference on Education for All, held in Jomtien, (Thailand) in 1990 that highlighted the critical importance of addressing the learning needs of adults. In the context of globalization, basic learning skills and competencies are necessary not only for children, but also for adults, who are valuable human resources of every society. The new technological developments in information and Communication technologies (ICTs), such as satellite radio and television broadcasting, long distance telephony, computers and telecommunications have dramatically expanded our options for engaging in learning and teaching at the individual, community and societal levels. The hallmark of ICTs is their distributive power and...
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...The Influence of Information Literacy on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Clinical Environment University of Phoenix The Influence of Information Literacy on Scholarship, Practice, and Leadership in the Clinical Environment Information Literacy is a crucial portion of the scholarship, practice, and leadership model. Information Literacy that is utilized in a clinical setting by Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Nursing staff help to determine the type of care that is provided to patients. “Information competence is a basis for long-life learning competence and is necessary in any way of learning” (Tursheva, 2009, p. 127). As a scholar, practitioner, and leader, one must possess the knowledge and the ability to access various types of information. At the VA Hospital medical staff must all be knowledgeable of software that allows them to access the numerous amounts of patient data the assists them daily in performing their medical duties. Access to the internet or taking a trip to the local library is an everyday occurrence in the life of a medical student. Because of their career choice, they are constantly on a quest for new and vital information. We live in an information society. All individuals have the opportunity to enhance their way of thinking and change their lives personally or professionally. “Often information competence is defined as a skill of searching, evaluating, using, and distributing all kinds of information, which is developed...
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...Health Literacy Ice cream Label Assessment Ebony Williams Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University HE 101 Personal and Community Health Dr. Sarah Toth Spring 2016 Health Literacy Many people across the country suffer from poor health literacy. According to Ihealth “Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” Mainly health literacy is understanding, correctly reading, and acting to health instructions from either personal doctors or simply reading the calories of an ice carton. Having the correct health literacy is important and a very serious matter for citizens with poor health literacy and immigrants. Having poor health literacy can result to poor health choices and misunderstanding of medication from Doctors. People have fallen ill from having incorrect health literacy. It is important to have correct health literacy to understand doctors and medication instructions. Also, it helps to be able to handle health situations and to live a healthier lifestyle without depending on others to assist you. “The population who are at the most risk is the poor, elderly, and those with little education.”(Ihealth Chapter 1) My volunteer who took the health literacy assessment is a young male adult. Age is eighteen, race is African American...
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...the sustainable literacy mastery of one generation to the next generation. Literacy is really needed to speed up the development or the progress of a country especially in this era of globalization in which technology advance and rapid economic development requires everyone to be competent and to have good skills. Everyone should be literate and be able to read or write at least. In line of this, Hussain (2005) said: “Access to quality literacy learning opportunities and the development of literate environments are essential components of strategies for poverty reduction, equality, economic development and environmental protection, and for achieving democracy. Literacy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite to the empowerment of the individual and development of society”. It is fully essential to social and human development in its ability to transform lives. For individuals, families, and societies alike, it is an instrument of empowerment to improve one’s health, one’s income, and one’s relationship with the world. Literacy education is one of important aspects which should be applied in order to foster an interest and latent talent in order to get that empowerment of the individual and development of society. Through informal or formal education at school, students especially can know how to read and write well. When they know how to read, they are expected to possess good knowledge by reading books or many other medias such as internet. Literacy is not obtained...
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...THE INTEGRATION OF BASIC COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IN 5TH & 6TH GRADE OF SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY Management 35: Business Research 1st Semester School Year 2014-2015 TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Table of Contents Lists of Charts Lists of Tables CHAPTER 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE Introduction Theoretical Background: I. It will promote computer literacy. A. Computer literacy definition 1. Dictionary definition 2. Operational definition B. Importance of computer literacy 1. Home 2. School 3. Work place C. Applications of computer literacy 1. Home 2. School 3. Work place II. A suitable precursor to advance programming. A. Fundamentals of computer programming 1. Programming languages 2. Application programs B. Relevance to Higher levels of programming 1. Scope of learning 2. Applied learnings C. Relevance to Higher educational levels 1. Theoretical background for computer courses 2. Supplementary learnings III. An asset to latent employment opportunities. A. Improved skill-sets 1. Programming skills 2. Analytical skills 3. Mathematical skills B. Relevance to fields of work C. Real life applications The Problem Statement of the Problem Objectives Significance of the study Scope of the Study Definition of terms Research Methodology Research environment Respondents of the Study Sampling Techniques Research Instruments Data Collection Procedures ...
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...Term Paper Psyc 400, Spring, 2015 Title of Paper: Factors Contributing to Literacy Skills in Children from Low-Income Families In American society, education is considered by many to be an equalizing force for people from all walks of life. It allows the nation’s best and brightest to distinguish themselves from their peers through intellectual merit - at least in theory. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation does not live up to the ideal, especially for children from low income families. Children who are already growing up with the disadvantages of poverty are further hindered by underfunded and ineffectual primary schooling, setting them even further behind middle and upper class children. Before beginning a discussion of the factors or strategies contributing to early literacy, it is important to first establish that there is in fact a discrepancy between low-income children and their more affluent peers in the first place. A review of the research literature is required to lay certain inaccurate stereotypes to rest, such as the notion that poor children are simply lazier students, and do not face additional difficulties with the acquisition of literacy skills. A comprehensive empirical study by Babuder et al (2014) explores the relationship between poverty and reading skills in children, with the results being unanimously negative. The study goes beyond assessing the reading skills of the children, and measures the basic phonological and semantic skills needed...
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