Information Literacy and Self Regulation: A Convergence of Disciplines

Evaluates Information

Uses Information

Recognizes the need for information

Establishes authority

Organizes information for practical application

Recognizes that accurate and complete information is the basis for intelligent decision making

Determines accuracy and relevance

Integrates new information into an existing body of knowledge

Formulates questions based on information needs

Recognizes point of view and fact/opinion knowledge

Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving

Identifies potential sources of information

Rejects inaccurate and misleading information

Develops successful search strategies

Creates new information to replace inaccurate or missing information as needed

Accesses print and technology sources of information

Is a competent reader

Curriculum Connections

... Accesses information efficiently and effectively (Recognize that information is the basis of decision-making, formulate questions, identify sources of information, access print & technology sources of information, etc.)

English:

• Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems ...
• Students use a variety of ... information resources to gather an synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge

Social Studies:

• Students locate, access, analyze, organize and apply information about selected public issues ...

Math:

• Students pose questions and collect, organize, and represent data to answer those questions

Science:

• Students identify questions and concepts that guide scientific investigations
• Understand that scientists conduct investigations for a wide variety of reasons

Technology:

• Students use technology locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks
• Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions

…  Evaluates information critically and competently
(Establishes authority, determines accuracy and relevance, rejects inaccurate & misleading information, crates new information to replace inaccurate or missing information, etc.)

English:

• Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts ...

Social Studies:

• Students locate, access, analyze, organize and apply information about selected public issues ...
• Students recognize and interpret varied perspectives about human societies and the physical world using scientific knowledge, ethical standards, and technologies from diverse world cultures

Math:

• Students monitor and reflect on their mathematical thinking in solving problems
• Students apply a wide variety of strategies to solve problems and adapt the strategies to new situations

Science:

• Students formulate and revise scientific explanations and models using logic and evidence

Technology:

• Students use technology locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources
• Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness to specific tasks

... Uses information accurately and creatively
(Applies information in critical thinking and problem solving, Organizes information for practical application, Integrates new information into an existing body of knowledge)

English:

• Students conduct research on issues and interests ... they gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
• Students use a variety of ... information resources to gather an synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge
• Students read a wide range of print and non print texts ... to acquire new information ...

Social Studies:

• Students explain and apply ideas and modes of inquiry drawn from behavioral science and social theory in the examination of persistent issues and social problems
• Students formulate strategies and develop policies for influencing public discussions associated with technology-society issues ...

Math:

• Students pose questions and collect, organize, and represent data to answer those questions
• Students apply a wide variety of strategies to solve problems and adapt the strategies to new situations

Science:

• Students design and conduct a scientific investigation
• Students use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications.
• Students communicate and defend a scientific argument

Technology:

• Students use technology for solving problems and making informed decisions
• Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world