Digital Information Literacy

Cod y Modiwl
ILM3220
Teitl y Modiwl
Digital Information Literacy
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 2
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Allen Foster
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Jennie Hill
Ms Tanya Rogers
Dr Allen Foster
Dr Sue Lithgow
Dr Anoush Simon

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Essay: exploring the theory: equivalent to 2,500 words 50%
Asesiad Semester Teaching Resource Report: equivalent to 2500 words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Submission of a specified resit essay: equivalent to 2500 words 50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Submission of a specified resit teaching resource report: equivalent to 2500 words 50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Discuss and critically evaluate the concept of information literacy and the many variants associated with 'rigital literacy?.
  2. 2. Critically examine the relationship between different forms of digital information skills
  3. Evaluate how information behavior theory and user studies can inform information literacy practice.
  4. Evaluate how information behavior theory and user studies can inform information literacy practice.
  5. Analyse and demonstrate the effective use of technology for information literacy tuition.
  6. Critically discuss the role of context on information literacy provision.
  7. Identify and develop effective evaluations for information literacy programmes.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will integrate theory of learning, information behavior research with current developments in educational technology to deliver students equipped to develop programmes of information literacy within any context

Cynnwys

1. Information Literacy or digital literacy: definitions and development
2. Theory and frameworks for understanding users
3. Identifying and Practicing Information skills: developing critical information skills
4. Exploring the relationship between digital information literacy and aspects of privacy, online safety and ethics
5. Users, models and standards: piecing together the jigsaw
6. Learning theory: from pedagogy to practice
7. From e-learning to social learning: applications of technology to support learning
8. Variations on learning and the theoretical frameworks of Information Literacy
9. Iterations of information literacy: Sectors and countries
10. Evaluation: impact and effectiveness

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu Methods of representing theory and discussion in essay form will be covered in the module assessment. The teaching resource includes creation and presentation of learning materials. The essay and report elements for the assignments will assess the communication skills of students on this module.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa Consideration of the skills developed in the module will be explored in relation to career options.
Datrys Problemau The lectures introduce problems related to the subject, which are then analysed and presented in the assignments
Gwaith Tim This will be developed through activities within the delivery of the module.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Reflection upon learning and information skills will be encouraged. Assignment feedback will allow further reflection.
Rhifedd An incidental element within this module.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Ability and knowledge gained with regard to theoretical and practical elements of information literacy, information theory and presentation of learning materials to different audiences.
Sgiliau ymchwil The lectures are a starting point for the content, the assignments rely upon identification of information and its processing.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Appreciation of the role of technology and technological methods for e-learning will be developed in the module. Presentation of coursework will rely upon the use of information technology.

Nodau

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