Information
Communications Technology Module:
The purpose of the Information Communications Technology module
is to provide VT STARS participants with a global framework
for understanding the role of technology in information management
and effective communications. This module uses Virginia Tech's
Information Literacy tutorial to introduce basic research skills
in finding, evaluating and referencing information sources for
academic achievement, career aspirations or personal goals.
Instructional Objectives:
Define "Information Literacy" and its significance
in the age of e-learning.
Introduce basic concepts and skills in finding, evaluating
and referencing information sources.
Provide guidelines for appropriate use and citation of information
sources.
Demonstrate effective strategies for searching full-text information
sources.
Provide hands-on activities in finding, evaluating and referencing
information sources.
Educational Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, VT STARS participants
will have an increased understanding and awareness of the
significance of information literacy concepts and skills.
Participants will have the ability to perform basic research
using information communications technology for career information
and a topic of personal interest.
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