Mastering Online Research

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Which term refers to the understanding of the use of information in all its forms and similarly for digital products?

Basic computer skills
Information literacy
Digital literacy (correct)
E-safety and security

What is the National Literacy Trust's definition of literacy?

The ability to operate digital technology and related resources in a safe and secure way
The ability to operate in the digital world in its widest sense
The ability to read, write, speak and listen in a way that lets us communicate effectively and make sense of the world (correct)
The ability to use basic computer skills in relation to hardware, software and online resources

What do some people mistake digital literacy for?

The ability to operate digital technology and related resources in a safe and secure way
The ability to understand the use of information in all its forms
The ability to use basic computer skills in relation to hardware, software and online resources (correct)
The ability to operate in the digital world in its widest sense

According to the American Library Association, digital literacy is defined as the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.

The ability to use information and communication technologies for various purposes. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which model did the Year 9 students use for their independent learning project on finding a smallpox cure in England?

FOSIL model (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a model in the research process?

To make the students more engaged with the topics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which model is adaptable and can include more complex elements for more able students?

BAT model (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the BAT model of information literacy?

To help students understand the research skills they need (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the librarian's opinion about the students' experience with databases?

The students gained practical experience and felt more confident in using databases (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might be a challenge for students when working with non-fiction texts?

Difficulty in discerning which information they might need for their work (B) Signup and view all the answers

What reading skills did the librarian plan to develop in the lesson for students?

Finding a word in an index and finding a word in the content (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one method that can help students understand how to use keywords effectively in their research?

Using an index (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one activity that can help students understand the complexity of an internet search?

Playing a game where alternative words are offered (C) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of resource would be most suitable for Abi to use to find out about how much tree planting had taken place in her area over the last five years?

Secondary resource (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why it is important to use a variety of sources when looking for information?

To avoid bias and misconception (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what did Pavey (2005) conclude about delivering lessons in the library and the classroom?

Beginning with classroom delivery, followed by research in the library, yielded positive outcomes. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the benefit of starting lessons in the classroom before moving to the library?

The formal setting of the classroom provides a familiar environment for students. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the role of the librarian in delivering lessons on information and digital literacy?

The librarian advises on resources and how they might be used. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the recommended approach for teaching information and digital literacy?

An interactive approach rather than a lecture using slides. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which three digital literacy models are commonly used?

Digital Literacy Across the Curriculum, New Media Literacies, Eight Essential Elements of Digital Literacy (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do the Hague and Peyton model of digital literacy focus on?

Development of key skills and transferable skills (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what are the eight essential elements of digital literacy according to Belshaw's model?

Cultural, Cognitive, Constructive, Communicative, Confidence, Creative, Critical, Civic (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one challenge with using a model for information or digital literacy?

Imposes restrictions on how information and digital literacy is delivered (C) Signup and view all the answers