Information Literacy - Part 2

I enjoyed taking the on-line information literacy assessment because its format and content were aligned to the essential question posed in the Information Literacy, Technology Literacy, and Curriculum article: "How does an information and technology curriculum stay relevant and meaningful in the 21st Century?" (http://newliteracy.wikispaces.com). I was engaged in the assessment process because its content extended beyond the typical paper/pencil worksheets we are asked to complete to demonstrate understanding of the tools and processes associated with the research learning outcomes. However, when I completed the assessment, it thanked me for taking the assessment, but I didn't receive my results.

The examples and questions address the research indicators embedded in the Ohio Social Studies, Science and English/Language Arts Academic Standards. The assessment design can be easily integrated into the classroom instruction by teachers and media specialists as a pre and post assessment tool that informs classroom research based instruction. This on-line self assessment tool will help students compare their performance to the academic standards. Most importantly, this particular assessment experience will require participants to apply 21st century literacy skills by asking them to problem-solve, think critically, evaluate and analyze in the context of research assignments.

I will share this free online assessment tool with teachers and media specialists. In the near future, our 6-12 English and Social Studies Teachers will be meeting to ensure students' research experiences are relevant and helping students to "create 21st century habits vs. isolated skills that are checked off once they go through the motion of completing a research assignment/project.

Thank you for providing the website and on-line assessment tool. I realize that I need to explore other real-time on-line free assessments that will help students in learning information and problem-solving skills that can transfer outside the traditional walls of a classroom.

Thanks for the learning experience.