The MIL teacher will be able to determine the type of information needed for a particular task and access the information in an effective and efficient manner. Modules in the MIL curriculum that are related to this competence include:
M-1, Introduction to Media & Information Literacy; M-9, Internet Opportunities and Challenges; M-3, Research, Content Cycle, Digital Information Processing, Intellectual Property; M-8, Privacy, Data Protecetion, and You.
This competency should include the teacher’s ability to:
Select efficient and effective approaches for accessing information he/she requires for investigative or information retrieval purposes. Identify keywords and related terms for accessing the information needed. Identify a variety of types and formats of potential sources for information. Describe criteria used to make information decisions and choices.