Information Literacy

Definitions of Information Literacy and Related Terms http://nosferatu.cas.usf.edu/lis/il/definitions.html Drew Smith, an instructor at the University of South Florida in Tampa, has compiled a glossary of terms related to information literacy	Texas Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT) http://tilt.lib.utsystem.edu/ This wonderful online tutorial presents the skills needed to evaluate information in this age of overload.
The Information Literate School Community http://www.fno.org/sept98/infolit.html Jamie McKenzie's article suggests that information literacy should incorporate three steps: prospecting, interpreting, and creating new ideas.	Media Literacy: Math and Science Classrooms http://www.enc.org/features/focus/archive/literacy/ Information literacy, or media literacy, now appears in the education standards for almost every U.S. state. What is the connection to mathematics? This article provides some answers.
Media Awareness Network http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/index.cfm MNet is a Canadian non-profit organization that has been pioneering the development of media literacy programs. This is a fabulous site rich in resources, ideas, links and highlighting many important issues we all face as educators in a media rich environment.	Studies in Media and Information Literacy Education http://www.utpjournals.com/jour.ihtml?lp=simile/aboutsimile For educators and librarians, these articles address the impact of the Internet and the evolution of mass media.
Computer and Internet Glossary http://www.cybercitizenship.org/4kids/glossary.pdf Peppered with humor, this printable, illustrated ten-page glossary is perfect for elementary grades. Print out a few copies, and post them in the computer lab for easy reference.	(ICT) Literacy Resources www.ictliteracy.info This Web site provides a rich, centralized portal for the repository of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) Literacy resources, highlights innovative efforts and partnerships promoting ICT Literacy, and facilitates the interaction between researchers, business, government and educational segments.