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  • 1.Prosiect WelshLlythrennedd InformationGwybodaeth LiteracyCymruProject 1

2. Gina MaddisonDydd Mawrth/TuesdayMawrth/March 26 2013 3. Information Literacy is . . . knowing when and why you need information, where to find it and how to evaluate use and communicate it inan ethical manner Chartered Institute of Library& Information Professionals (CILIP) 20043 4. Wales is Beth ydych chin ei wybodam Gymru?What do you know about Wales?4 5. Googling Wales First hit: Wikipedia Second hit: Visit Wales (commercial) The Welsh Government (which is the official site forinformation about Wales) is fifth on the list! (followed byWales Online and BBC Wales)5 6. Facts about Wales Anthem: Hen Wlad fy Nhadau / Land of my fathers Capital City: Cardiff, population 345,442 Other major towns/cities: Swansea, Newport, WrexhamOfficial Languages: Welsh, English Government: Welsh Government First Minister for Wales: Carwyn Jones AM (AssemblyMember) Area: 20,780km2 (8023m2) Population: 3,063,758 (StatsWales2011) Population density: 147 persons per square kilometre Patron Saint: St David 6 Currency: Pound Sterling () 7. Employment and Education The highest economic activity rate in the United Kingdom 8.4% are out of work 25% economically inactive Estyn (the inspection board) has recently expressed concernsabout literacy and numeracy levels in schools and say thatLEAs are not performing as well as they should (BBC Wales7Online) 8. Wales in the NewsMarch 11th 2013 (BBC Wales online):The deprivation gap is growing - children indeprived parts of Wales are now performingworse at school than ever before. In 2012 90% ofchildren living in poverty achieved worse KeyStage 3 results than in 2008. This was the same atGCSE Level. 8 9. Higher Education in Wales www.hew.ac.uk (source of information) Applications to Universities in Wales January 2013 increasedby 7.3% 64,948 applications Increase in overseas applications Welsh applications to the rest of the UK fell by -2.1% Welsh applicants to England fell by 0.5% and to Wales by 2.7% Reflects a declining younger population (up to 2020)9 10. In the beginning 10 11. Aim The Welsh Information Literacy Project aimsto promote the understanding anddevelopment of Information Literacy ineducation, the workplace, and the widercommunity in Wales.13 12. ObjectivesPhase 1 & 2: Overarching statement on Information Literacy in Wales Web presence for the project and advocacy materials A report on Information Literacy provision in across library sectors inWales An Information Literacy framework for Wales Accredited units of learning in Information Literacy An analysis of information literacy in the employability sector14 13. ObjectivesPhase 3 & 4: Three strands:i) Work with Schoolsii)Advocacyiii) Public Libraries 15 14. CitizenshipBilingualE-Safety access DigitalCommunityInclusion Information LiteracyAcademicIndependentstandards learning Employ-Basic skillsHealthability Literacy 15. Agored Units Developed in partnership with Agored Cymruwww.agored.org.uk Levels - Entry to Level 8 Credits Qualifications Concurrent Supported Adding Value 23 16. Information Literacy in Wales theworkplace 73% of workplaces in Wales use the Internet for adviceguidance and information. 36% use it to search for information on competitors. 16% of Welsh employers stated that there were gapsbetween the skills held by their ICT staff and thoseneeded by the firm. 33% of search engine users understand that theaccuracy of the information given on websites is variable. An average of 12.7 hrs per week are spent using theInternet. An average of 6.4 hours is spent looking for information. The cost to the UK of inefficient information searchingand retrieval is between 3.7 billion/8.2 billion per year. 26 17. ObjectivesPhase 3 & 4: Three strands:i) Work with Schoolsii)Advocacyiii) Public Libraries 27 18. How Information Literacy supports the WelshGovernment Agenda Children and Young Peoples Plan (WPLS 4 & 5, WPLPI 2, 6, 7 & 8) (Literacy and Numeracy Framework) Health and Well-being (WPLS 4, 5, 6 & 7) Social Care and Older People (WPLS 1, 2 & 3) Equality and Diversity (WPLS 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, WPLPI 2) Digital Inclusion (WPLS 4, WPLPI 2, 3 & 7) Reading and Literacy (WPLS 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 WPLPI 6 & 7) Employment (WPLS 4)28 Lifelong Learning and Re-skilling (WPLS 4, 7 & 8) 19. Targets 2012/131. Two pilots embedding IL framework in schools2. Identify IL Champions amongst each local authoritylibrary service3. Support IL training of public library staff in 5authorities4. Support the delivery of Agored IL units to public libraryusers in two authorities 29 20. Information Literacy Skills:1. A need for information2. The resources available3. How to find information4. The need to evaluate results5. How to work with or exploit results6. Ethics and responsibility of use7. How to communicate or share your findings8. How to manage your findings 30 21. Advocacy http://library.wales.org/en/information-literacy https://twitter.com/welsh_info_lit http://library.wales.org/en/information-literacy/useful-documents-and-links/ https://delicious.com/Llandrillo_Library/WILP http://library.wales.org/informationliteracy/blog/ E zine for Information Literacy Champions and now for SchoolLibrarians also31 22. And even more . http://www.scoop.it/t/public-library-info-lit-champions https://delicious.com/Llandrillo_Library/WILP http://www.scoop.it/t/school-info-lit-champions http://ojs.lboro.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JIL http://lists.ala.org/wws/info/infolit (US based but has gooddiscussions) 32 23. More still http://www.informationliteracy.org.uk/ (Information Literacyfor beginners) http://www.informationliteracy.org/ (tips for teaching) http://heartoftheschool.edublogs.org/ (for school librarians)33 24. And more 34 25. Work with Schools Ongoing advocacy with schools and Teacher Training Colleges 2 Case Studies Holyhead School (North Wales), andLlanishen (South Wales) Contact made with Welsh Baccalaureate qualification (WJEC);representative invited to sit on Steering Group Information Literacy Framework mapped to Literacy andNumeracy Framework35 26. Why do school pupils needinformation literacy?Information (of varying quality)is increasingly abundant New technologies have led todiverse ways of delivering information Information literacy will empower pupils to navigate this changing information landscape 27. 2 Fundamental to educational attainment informationliteracy will support pupils throughout their studies inschool, FE and HE Information literacy supports lifelong learning Central to pupils future employment opportunities A lack of information literacy skills can lead to socialexclusion and disempowerment 37 28. Misconception that PupilsGoogle generationinformationfamiliarity with social However literacy skillstechnology = will varyinformation literacy significantly 29. What are the benefits for pupilsand schools?1. Supporting independent learning Information literacy encourages the researchand critical evaluation skills central toindependent learning2. Skills Framework for 3 to 19-year-olds Information literacy delivers areas of SkillsFramework For example, all of the Delivering ICTlearning objectives are based on principles ofinformation literacy 30. What are the benefits for pupilsand schools?3. Literacy skills Information literacy develops pupils literacyskills Reading skills practised in task-orientated waywhen seeking information Writing skills reinforced when recording andpresenting information4. Transition Information literacy supports pupils transitionbetween key stages and sectors 31. What are the benefits for pupilsand schools?5. Digital inclusion Pupils who can find and exchangeinformation using digital means are digitallyincluded. They are empowered to benefitfrom the financial, economic and socialadvantages that the internet can offer6. E-safety Pupils are better able to protect themselvesonline if they have the critical evaluationskills of information literacy 32. How will information literacyenhance teaching? Information literacy will Provides opportunities further pupils educational for interactive and achievement engaging lessons Information literacy Encourages your will support the pupils to develop school curriculumlifelong skills 33. Example information literacytopics 7-9YearYear 10-13 Introduction to the school Welsh Baccalaureate library or local public Information literacy based library service independent project What is plagiarism and Information literacy can how to avoid it?be used to develop and illustrate WBQ key skills Searching the internet importance of critically Careers - pupils develop evaluating internetand use information resources and e-safety literacy skills to researchcareer opportunities 34. Year 8 lesson idea Topic: Exploration Task: Pupils complete an historical investigation into an individual explorer of their choice. They build a picture of his early life, his motivation for going exploring, and the consequences and impact of his exploration, identifying relevant print and online sources, presenting their information on a bio-cube for a classroom display, one side of which includes references for their sources. Information literacy skills developed: Pupils gain practice in developing and using mini research questions to direct and structure their research Pupils develop skills in scanning sources for appropriate information (e.g. skim and scan activity) Pupils understand the need to gather specific information systematically from a range of sources (e.g. through using notes grids) Pupils learn how to evaluate websites and gain an awareness of the need to check the validity of their sources (e.g. starter activity - pupils evaluate 2 websites given to them, one of which is a spoof site with inaccurate information, followed by class discussion) [Lesson idea provided by Liz Smith, Librarian, Pembroke School ] 35. Public Libraries Strand Set up a network of Information Literacy Champions in 22authorities. Delivered Information Literacy awareness/training to fivepublic library authorities (including Agored units). Identified two public library authorities to deliver informationliteracy training to the public. 45 36. What does an Information LiteracyChampion do? To be the main contact point for all ILissues To attend any IL meetings as appropriate To assist in the delivery of IL training andencourage appropriate staff to partake intraining To communicate and enthuse the latest ILinitiatives/campaigns to library staff and 46users 37. To monitor and feedback on all IL activitywhere necessary To ensure local IL strategies and plans areconsistent with the national strategies To advise the WILP Development Officersabout relevant activities ofinterest/concern To assist in developing yearly IL plans To contribute to advocacy 47 38. Aims and Objectives Phase 3 PublicLibraries To support Information Literacy skills developmentamongst public library staff. To support public library services in the delivery ofInformation Literacy to users.48 39. Welsh Public LibraryStandards The following Standards should apply to allservice points (including mobile libraryservices) open for more than 10 hours perweek (i) Libraries will ensure that the following ICTfacilities are available to users: (j) Information literacy sessions for users(formal or informal assistance to users indeveloping or enhancing their use of libraryservices and facilities. 49 40. Whats On Gwynedd - staff awareness days. All staff to undertake Level2/3 Agored training through the medium of Welsh Language. Wrecsam presentation at Staff Conference October 2012. Monmouthshire 2 staff awareness days December 2012.Champions to do Level 3 and mentor interested staff throughLevel 2 Agored training. Cardiff Central Library in house IL staff training programmebased on Agored units. Denbighshire 2 staff awareness days, Welsh and English.Staff to be encouraged to take up Level 2/3 Agored training. Merthyr Tydfil 2 staff awareness days January 2012.Champion to do Level 3 training and mentor interested staff50in Level 2. 41. Staff Training Days What Information Literacy skills help us to assist the generalpublic? How can we embed it into the work we do with the generalpublic? In which fields might it be useful? Why is it important for library staff? Why is it important forthe public? 51 42. The Information Literacy skills that help us to assistthe general public Identifying what information is required. Assessing the clients knowledge and identify gaps. Planning a strategy for locating the information. Locating and access the information required. Evaluating and assessing the information and data. located is it what was required? (currency, bias etc). Organising and applying the information found does it helpthe client make a decision? Presenting the results of the research appropriately. 52 43. How it can be useful Health information Navigating e resources Financial information E safety Family and local history Business Information Jobseekers and benefits Citizenshipinformation E commerce Helping students of any Financial Literacyage Problem Solving Personal interests and E shoppinghobbies Study and research skills avoiding plagiarism 53 44. Why it is it useful for librarystaff? Assisting and supporting the general publicin negotiating the increasing informationlandscape - beyond the Google generation! Supports the Welsh Governments DigitalInclusion Agenda. Develops critical and evaluation skills inresearch- locating, evaluating, using andpresenting information appropriately,whether for self or assisting general public. 54 45. Agored http://librarywales.org/uploads/media/Handbook_Aug_16th_11.pdf 55 46. Agored InformationLiteracy Units Units now being piloted. All units have a credit valueof 3 credits (1 credit = 10 learning hours). Tutorassessment about 15 hrs. Levels Entry Level/Level 8 (2 = GCSE, 3 A Level) Credits - (30 learning hours at Level 3) Based on the Seven Pillars model for InformationLiteracy:Identify, Scope, Plan, Gather, Evaluate, Manage, Present. 56 47. Logbooks Assessment is via Logbooks Uses practical library searches and research Can attach product evidence Guidance notes are providedLINK to level 2 logbook57 48. Where to find the Logbooks http://library.wales.org/en/information-literacy/cqfw-units/resources/ 58 49. The process .10 week checklist: staff complete enrolment form They choose a suitable enquiry They gather evidence They complete logbook They send draft completed logbook to assessor They revise logbook based on feedback They submit completed logbook with product evidence59 Staff mentoring throughout the process 50. Assessment and IVing Professional staff are assessing logbooks completed by frontline staff All staff completing logbooks register with Agored Logbooks must meet Learning Outcomes Sample of completed logbooks are then Internally Verified(IVed) for Quality Assessment Gwynedd are registered via the college; Monmouthshire andMerthyr Tydfil are working with their internal Ivers Agored recommends award of credit 60 51. Learning Outcomes1.Understand the preparation necessary when choosinginformation to meet a specific purpose2.Understand the advantages and limitations of a range ofinformation sources.3. Know how to gather required information and assess itsrelevance.4.Be able to communicate information gained according topurpose and audience. 61 52. Selected Topics - sample Dyslexia and Irlens Syndrome Senile dementia and care options The artist Kyffin Williams/the poet R. S. Thomas Reading options for clients with a visual impairment Local History (eg the castles of North Wales) Jobseekers information Family history The poet Dylan Thomas Recycling Manchester United Football Club! The Universal Credit System62 53. Best Practice Day January 2013 Mapping of good Information Literacy Practice across NorthWales Presentations by Public Library services, schools, Colleges andUniversities http://librarywales.org/en/information-literacy/case-studies/north-wales-information-literacy-best-practice-sharing-day-2013/ Highlighted the importance of linking Information Literacy toDigital Inclusion or Digital by Default 63 54. Highlights of the day Information Literacy by stealth, at point of need and supporting skilldevelopment using topic based hooks were the most successfulapproaches for learners involved in both formal and informal trainingactivities. The opportunity to explore the potential collaborative opportunitiesbetween Information Literacy activities currently taking place in NorthWales both linked to, and independent of, the WILP. There was a general consensus that the term Information Literacy and howthis is relevant to their lives should be introduced to learners later in theirlearning journey. Accredited units are a valuable motivation tool for younger learners. Greater acknowledgement of the value of Information Literacy skills to WorkBased Learning and Employability needs to be more visible in Communitybased, School and Graduate education delivery. Support to establish an all Wales joint FE and HE Information Literacy64Champions Network/Community of Practice . 55. What Next? Establish a Champions Network for School Librarians andColleges of FE To develop bilingual support materials for the Agored units To re-visit the employability agenda To develop further links with the Digital Inclusion and digitalby Default agenda To continue advocacy work in schools etc, and target TeacherTraining Colleges Complete Case Studies in schools and public libraries Deliver Information Literacy units to members of the public inat least 2 authorities 65 To develop an exit strategy 56. Diolch yn fawr 57. Any questions?Unrhyw gwestiynau?Diolch yn fawr !Contact details:Gina Maddison [email protected] [email protected] (schools) [email protected] (advocacy)67