INFO LITERACY

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In this event, the 1st Annual Conference 2020, Information Literacy is the topic. We have guest speakers who are here to inform us what it is all about… To find out more, read the poster above for details.

1. How do you think information becomes a path to:

• Development

Information gives knowledge that allows one to get educated. In order to develop, one must gain and review information. Information travels everywhere that it can even lead to development. Information allows us people become more advance and updated in our everyday lives, thus, leading to a new discovery or in short, development in knowledge.

• Prosperity

Information becomes a path to success. Prosperity is usually defined as a condition of being successful. Information contributes to success because without information, how will you get to develop ideas that will allow you to become prosperous, right? With this I believe Information is needed to be able to prosper.

• Freedom

If you have more information, won’t you be able to speak out what is in your mind and construct more ideas? It is freedom in itself, being able to communicate what is in your mind because you have information. Information allows freedom to a lot of things. Some good and bad

• Social Inclusion

Information allows us to communicate with others because you each have a common ground to talk about (what kind of information you may talk about). It becomes a path to social inclusion because you take part in society by sharing information

2. Explain how information is affected by:

• Laws

Laws sometimes stop the flow of information. An example of this is from the Country of China. PRC Cybersecurity Law came into effect and became the first national-level law to address cybersecurity and data privacy protection. China prohibits the use of social websites and apps (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, plus.google.com, etc.), blogging websites and platforms (WordPress,etc.) and many more. The reason for China’s aggressive take on the Internet is to protect its people from outside influence and “harmful information”.

• Business / Economic factors

Businesses strive to gain competitive advantage, increase their Economic indicators, work productivity and efficiency, reduce costs and get other benefits. Information here is used to get more partners in businesses, attract more collaboration in the field.

• Society and Culture

Information may be affected here by influence and opinions. Information may be mixed with bias opinions/answers affecting the factual statement.

3. Given the following scenarios, how can each of the six vital concepts of information literacy be applied? Create a table and fill it out with your answers, and make sure to answer as clearly and concisely as you can.

SCENARIO	EXPLANATION
Sharing One’s Favorite Recipe Through A Blog	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – This is used by getting information from the person who likes the recipe. Information Creation as a Process – Can be used by understanding how to use the recipe through a blog Information has a Value – This can be applied by learning about the contents of the recipe that would benefit people who wants to learn it. Research as Inquiry – Of course, before you can share, you have to ask a professional on how to explain it in the way people would easily understand the recipe. Scholarship is a Conversation – can be applied by finding a professional in the field (A Chef) to get experience and information. Searching is Strategic – can be applied by finding a basis (another blog with a recipe) or a source.
Looking For Information About A New Smartphone Release	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – This is used by getting information from a person who knows about the New smartphone release. Information Creation as a Process – understand how the smartphone was created by looking at the information properly. Information has a Value – a new release of a smartphone is important. The information has value because you need to read the instructions on how to activate and use the phone. Research as Inquiry – ask a professional who knows a lot about smartphones because it’s good to understand how that smartphone works. Scholarship is a Conversation – can be applied by sharing it to other people on how the smartphone works, what are its pros and cons, etc. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews (from the ones who bought the items) and make sure their answer isn’t bias.
Finding The Best Scholarship Program Abroad	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – consult the teachers or admins to see if it’s recommendable enough. Information Creation as a Process – Find a reason why it should be the best pick for you and understand how the scholarship program abroad is the best. Information has a Value – assess the information and respect that there would be a lot of possible options to choose. Research as Inquiry – ask an admin or a teacher who could advice you about what the content of scholarship is all about. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews (from the ones who took the scholarship program) and make sure their answer isn’t bias.
Looking For Information About A Recent Typhoon	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – read the website if it’s legit and real enough to believe in. Information Creation as a Process – find where the source came from and how it came to be. Information has a Value – there are a lot of information and respect that there would be a lot of possible options to choose. Research as Inquiry – ask someone who knows (a professional if possible) if the site is real, gives out real update and news. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look at reviews to see if their comments or feed backs aren’t bias.
Searching For The Best Second-Hand Laptop	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – check out the seller if it’s his/her laptop is in the condition that it can still be used. Information Creation as a Process – Check out reason and understand the reason why he/she is selling the item. Information has a Value – there are a lot of options to choose from so respect that there would be a lot of better quality yet expensive, then the opposite. Research as Inquiry – ask someone who knows (a professional or expert) if the site is real, gives out real update and news. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback Searching is Strategic – look at reviews to see if their comments or feedbacks aren’t bias.
Looking For A College Degree That Best Fits You	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – read the website/article/flyer too see if it’s legit and real enough to believe in. Information Creation as a Process – Check out reason and understand the reason what the college degree intends to give to you. Information has a Value – there are a lot of information and respect that there would be a lot of possible (good or less) options to choose. Research as Inquiry – ask someone who knows who experienced the college degree. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback Searching is Strategic – look at reviews to see if their comments or feedbacks aren’t bias.
Writing A Review About A Restaurant That You Have Been To	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – make sure that your review towards their restaurant is based on facts and truth only Information Creation as a Process – understand the reason what the college degree intends to give to you. Information has a Value – respect that there would be a lot of possible (good or bad) feedbacks on restaurant but don’t let it affect your response towards the review of the restaurant. Research as Inquiry – ask someone who has experienced the eating in the restaurant. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews that the customers had also written and decide if their feedbacks aren’t bias
Looking For The Next Movie To Watch	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – make sure that your venue of the movie is tidy and organized enough. Information Creation as a Process – understand how the movie came to be and why the movie is in demand. Information has a Value – respect that there would be a lot of possible options to choose from and why you should watch that specific movie. Research as Inquiry – ask someone who has experienced the movie (just be careful not to ask too much or else you’ll get spoiled). Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews that the customers had also written and decide if their feedbacks aren’t bias.
Looking For A YouTube Channel About DIY Projects	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – make sure that the video is reliable enough for your project. Information Creation as a Process – understand how the video came to be and why you should use this as your reference. Information has a Value – respect that there would be a lot of people who has the same DIY Projects. Respect their opinion and ways. Research as Inquiry – look in the comment who had done or experienced the doing the Project by having the channel as their referenced. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews that the viewers had also commented and decide if their feedbacks aren’t bias.
Finding An Internship That Suits Your Interest	Authority is Constructed and Contextual – consult trainee to see if it’s recommendable enough. Information Creation as a Process – Find a reason why it this internship will suit you and understand how the process works. Information has a Value – assess the information and respect that there would be a lot of possible options to choose. Research as Inquiry – ask professional who could advice you about what the content of internship. Scholarship is a Conversation – recommend it to other people if you think it has a good feedback. Searching is Strategic – look for reviews that the workers had shared and experienced. Decide if their feedbacks aren’t bias.