Information Literacy

IMSA's 21st Century Information Fluency Project  -

Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy's 21st Century Information Fluency Project (21CIF) is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and provides free resources and training to Illinois' educators and learners so that they may locate, evaluate and use digital information resources more effectively, efficiently and ethically.  The handouts, presentation information, activites and models for searching are free and available online to all through their web page.

The Big6  -  The Big6 is an information literacy model developed by Mike Eisenberg and Bob Berkowitz.  It integrates problem-solving, search strategies and use of skills and technology tools to find, use, apply, and evaluate information. This model is used widely in K-12 schools, and lessons provided at this site are aligned with national standards. Another site which explains how the Big6 works and provides numerous helpful links, resources and activities is The Nuts and Bolts of the Big6: Using the Big6.

Resources for School Librarians  -  provides links to lesson plans and thematic units for information skills instruction. This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian. She also includes a bibliography of books and resources.

Noodle Tools:21st Century Literacies - this page from the Educators Network provides "Tools for Reading the World", listing links to information and plans for teaching language literacy, visual literacy, historical literacy, cultural literacy, information literacy, political and news media literacy, science literacy and mathematical literacy. 

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