ASSIGNMENT 7

Now that I have been researching and reading more about information literacy and it’s importance since early years I can understand now why we should integrate technology in our classrooms. So whats the way to approach information literacy? Show all the different options they have to be able to do research work, there is more than Google (and now I Know!). Then assign different projects, maybe at first weekly so that if doubts come up these are attended quickly. Let them inquire, and from their interests build a project. This is a progress and schools are just beginning to see the benefits and the importance of including information literacy competences in their students. We as teachers need to set and example, and let them see how do WE make use of information literacy, get them excited about it so that they actually do get engaged and work on it. Let them discover the use of it. The younger we start there will be a point in their lives in which they can apply it in different aspects of their lives, even then at their work space. I believe that critical thinking, divergent thinking and information literacy may be taught since kindergarten, they are already living a life surrounded with technology, let’s teach them to look for the information that actually helps them with their goals or objectives. We are all trying to get a hang of this digital era, so let’s get involved and make a change in our way to teach, because if we don't our kids will not develop the competences needed in a near future.