Information literacy

I thought that article on the different types of literacy was interesting and brought forth information about it relates to digital learning online.  When the term information literacy was first coined in 1974 by Zurkowski libraries were still using the Dewey Decimal system in libraries, and books that were not available at a particular library then it could be ordered from one of the other local libraries in the same city.  I thought it was interesting that the author mentioned the Prague Declaration that considers a basic human right.  I think that perspective can be potentially dangerous if an unethical government forced this on its citizens.  This has the potential to be presented in a way to show only the information that they want presented to the end users.  Information literacy at its core concept is a great idea, but can be a good foundation for the work that needs to follow to equip the people with the ability to access information through a wide variety of media types including Web sites, newsgroups, blogs, videos, social media, and lectures (WILDMNTNHONEY, 2013).  Before people need this ability to access information I think that it is key for the desire to learn to be present and fueled by whatever interests them.  It is not enough to provide the tools, but to actually provide a solid educational foundation  to assist with their understanding of the information that they can access.

Reference:

WILDMNTNHONEY (2013).  Metaliteracy, Transliteracy, Transliteration, Transcription, Translation… What the Hell Are We Talkin’ About?  Referenced from http://utopianinternet.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/internet-ilteracy-definition/.

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