Students understand how to use and construct meaning from the information resources available to them. Students apply the knowledge seeking process to plan, create, present, and evaluate quality products. Students are self-directed, independent learners who read for pleasure and to explore topics of interest. Students participate effectively as group members, share their own ideas, and respect those of others.
Students practice ethical use of information and information technologies.
Philosophy Information literate students are competent, independent learners. They know their information needs and actively engage in the world of ideas. They display confidence in their ability to solve problems and know what is relevant information. They manage technology tools to access information and to communicate. They operate comfortably in situations where there are multiple answers, as well as those with no answers.