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Information Literacy

Information Literacy refers to the ability to recognise when information is needed and to effectively locate, evaluate, apply and communicate it. This includes understanding the ethical implications of data use, acknowledging its sources, and balancing the potential value of information against the cost and time involved in obtaining it.

Level 1: Emerging

At an emerging level, you are starting to identify, locate, understand and interpret basic online information. You are learning to assess its relevance and accuracy and apply it to everyday tasks.

Level 2: Proficient

At a proficient level you are able to critically evaluate information sources, identify relevant information for your needs, and effectively use various digital tools to access and manage information.

Level 3: Advanced

At an advanced level you are able to critically evaluate information sources, synthesize complex information, and apply advanced search strategies to gather relevant and reliable data for decision-making and problem-solving.

Where is this capability used?