Some of our learning occurs in formal settings where what we learn is packaged and prepared for us. But much learning also occurs in nonformal settings, and, informally as well.
Information literacy is crucial in all three types of learning situations.
Becoming information literate will involve a drastic change from the way many students are accustomed to learning. First of all, it requires students to be more self-directed in their learning. Also, in becoming information literate, students will assume more responsibility for their own learning either individually or in work groups. One successful method for developing information literacy skills is through resource-based learning which involves having students assume more responsibility for locating the very materials from which to learn.