Information Literacy In The Digital Age

Description

This title examines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. The flow of information through our modern digital world has led to many new issues and controversies. Information Literacy in the Digital Ageexamines the challenges involved in seeking and evaluating information from the vast array of sources available through digital technology. Compelling text, well-chosen photographs, and extensive back matter give readers a clear look at these complex issues. Features include essential facts, a glossary, additional resources, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Cover......Page 1 Title Page......Page 3 Credits......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Chapter 1: Literacy in the Information Age......Page 6 Chapter 2: The History of Literacy......Page 16 Chapter 3: The New Face of Information......Page 26 Chapter 4: Finding the Correct Information......Page 36 Chapter 5: Critical Evaluation......Page 50 Chapter 6: Learning How to Share in the Digital Age......Page 62 Chapter 7: Ethics and Responsibility......Page 74 Chapter 8: Significant Effects of Technology......Page 82 Chapter 9: The Future of Literacy......Page 92 Essential Facts......Page 102 Glossary......Page 104 Additional Resources......Page 106 Source Notes......Page 108 Index......Page 112 About the Author......Page 114