Further Information: The need for information literacy skills in learners is recognised by those designing and delivering e-Learning content and provision is made to support them.
The Internet offers astonishing levels of information. A recurring problem for learners new to the Internet is finding ways to select the most useful information, navigate complex web sites and interpret their findings.
Making sense of online information requires a number of complementary skills. Those designing and delivering resources should take this into account when directing learners to the World Wide Web.
Web Quests are a good way to get started. They enable learners to follow selected links and find specific information to solve problems or contribute to team exercises.
To find out more about web quests look at the Excellence Gateway.
You can listen to a Pod cast on the importance of information literacy: Information Literacy, the democratic right of every learner.
Does your organisation support learners who need to develop their IT skills and direct them to appropriate courses or information?
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