Why Learning to Use Information Critically is as Important as Learning to Read and Write – Literacy Changes in Early School Education Cover Image

Dlaczego nauka krytycznego korzystania z informacji jest równie ważna jak nauka czytania i pisania – przemiany alfabetyzacji w edukacji wczesnoszkolnej
Why Learning to Use Information Critically is as Important as Learning to Read and Write – Literacy Changes in Early School Education

Author(s): Alicja Mironiuk
Subject(s): School education, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Keywords: literacy; digital literacy; national curriculum; new media; information and communications technology (ICT)

Summary/Abstract: According to a popular belief, students of early childhood education “only read, write and count”, continuing the literacy process that began in kindergarten. In my article, I emphasize the importance of another dimension of literacy. i.e. digital literacy, and more precisely, information literacy, which is an important part of it. Identifying sources of information; recognizing the mechanisms governing the distribution of information on the Internet (social media); distinguishing facts from fake news and opinions; safe use of digital media; awareness and respect for copyright are some of the major aspects of information literacy. Consequently, information literacy and media education constitute the proverbial ABC of modern students.

  • Issue Year: 2024
  • Issue No: 75
  • Page Range: 65-80
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish
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