An Integrated Approach
An Integrated Approach
to Computer and
to Computer and
Information Literacy
Information Literacy
Linda Ehley
Alverno College
Associate Professor CS
EDUCAUSE 2003
Overview
Overview
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Set Context
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Describe Computer and
Information Literacy entering
assessment
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Explain levels of CIL
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Demonstrate CIL site
Alverno College
Alverno College
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One of about 80 US women’s colleges
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Approximately 2000 students with a high
level of ethnic diversity
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Two timeframes: Weekend, Weekday
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Ability-based - Six levels of each ability
– All students complete levels 1 - 4 of all eight abilities
• Communication
• Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Valuing in Decision- Making
• Social Interaction
• Global Perspectives
• Effective Citizenship
Levels of Computer & Info
Levels of Computer & Info
Literacy
Literacy
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Level 1
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Successfully uses basic computer
skills and self assesses beginning computer
proficiency
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Level 2
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Successfully uses email functions
and self assesses email proficiency
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Level 3
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Successfully accesses and applies
information from multiple sources, and self
assesses developing information literacy
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Level 4
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Technology Literacy - Defined by
each discipline (currently being refined)
Communication Placement
Communication Placement
Assessment
Assessment
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All entering students take the CPA
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Assesses:
– Communications - Writing, Reading & Listening – Computer Literacy
– Quantitative Literacy - Mathematics
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Communications and Computer Literacy are
integrated together in a thematic assessment
– Read an article, listen to a video
– Answer questions on reading & listening
– Write an article for student newsletter on one of two topics
Components of the CPA for
Components of the CPA for
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
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Assessment of the student's ability to word
process
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Use word-processed printouts from the
writing, listening and reading sections of the
assessment.
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Specific formatting for article required
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Students answer a series of short
demographic questions
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Students who wish complete an additional
Criteria For CPA Computer
Criteria For CPA Computer
Literacy
Literacy
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Independently produce a word
processed document
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Successfully format the word
processed document
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Successfully use a browser
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Successfully use a search engine to
find information on the Internet
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Successfully copy and paste text from
Computer Literacy CPA
Computer Literacy CPA
Results
Results
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Student is successful:
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Assumption is made that they have basic
entrance skills
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Additional computer skills developed in
Communication Seminar classes
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Student is not successful:
Level 1 Computer Criteria
Level 1 Computer Criteria
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Successfully uses basic computer
skills and self assesses beginning
computer proficiency
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Operating system - navigates desktop,
starts programs
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File management - saving and retrieving
files
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Basic word processing skills
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Network skills - logging in, printing
CIL 100
CIL 100
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Meets 2 hours a week for 4 weeks at
the beginning of the semester
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Students asked for more classes!!!
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Primary tool is series of web tutorial
modules
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depts.alverno.edu/cil
- Module 1
CIL 100 Outcomes
CIL 100 Outcomes
• Become familiar with the Computer Center, including computer types, software & hardware locations and general use policy.
• Accurately explain the structure and function of logins and basic password concepts.
• Effectively navigate a computer desktop, including
starting programs, using files, folders, windows, finding and basic control panel settings
• Effectively use a browser, preferences and navigation buttons
• Becomes familiar with the basic functions of web search tools
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic file management including disk formatting, saving, copying, deleting,
CIL 100 Outcomes
CIL 100 Outcomes
(continued)
(continued)
• Accurately describe a variety of software
applications, the impacts of version numbers and their basic use
• Accurately explain the importance of an operating system and the impact of an operating system on software installation
• Effectively compare the basic desktop features of a Macintosh and a Windows operating system
• Describe the function and value of word processing software as well as its importance in educational, work and personal settings
• Effectively navigate within the Microsoft Word
program to open new and existing documents, and complete basic editing, formatting, saving and
CIL Structure
CIL Structure
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Module 1 Skills
- Basic Computer Skills (L1 CIL)
– Assessed in CPA - Developed in CIL 100 Module 1:Basic Computer Skills
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Module 2 Skills
- Email (L2 CIL)
– Integrated into first Communication Seminar using
Module 2: Email
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Module 3 Skills
- Beginning Information Literacy
– Integrated into second Communication Seminar using
Module 3: Information Universe
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Module 4 Skills
- Research & Information
Literacy
– Integrated into last Communication Seminar using
Module 4: Research Tools
Module 2: Email Outcomes
Module 2: Email Outcomes
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Become familiar with what email is, what it does
and the components necessary to use email
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Accurately describe the composition of email
addresses, how to use more than one email address
and the benefits of using your Alverno email
address
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Demonstrate the ability to send and receive email
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Accurately articulate basic email etiquette and
abuses including flaming and spamming
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Become familiar with the procedure for remote pick
up of Alverno email
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Demonstrate the ability to use address books,
Module 3: Information
Module 3: Information
Universe Outcomes
Universe Outcomes
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Accurately uses basic library terminology to
effectively access the library collections,
demonstrating an efficient understanding of
the collection’s organization
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Effectively recognizes that information
sources are organized differently depending
on the source and that information is available
in a variety of formats
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Effectively identifies that appropriate
Module 3 Outcomes
Module 3 Outcomes
(continued)
(continued)
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Consistently recognizes the differences
between the Web, online library resources
and library resources that reside in a
physical space
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Competently executes a basic search in an
online catalog and successfully retrieves
library material by using information
provided in the online catalog record
Module 4: Research Tools
Module 4: Research Tools
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Competently uses basic research terminology
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Proficiently applies the research process
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Accurately identifies the source of their information
and how this information is organized
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Identifies and selects appropriate online databases
relevant to the subject area
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Creates effective search statements based on their
information needs
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Critically evaluates information and articulates the
importance of an evaluation process
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Begins to discern point-of-view (bias) in periodical
literature
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Effectively self assesses and refines their research
CIL Web Site
CIL Web Site
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Home site for all four levels
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Web Address: depts.alverno.edu/cil
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Future plans for this site include creating links
and providing resources including:
– Software handouts and simple tutorials developed by Academic Computing
– Resources and handouts developed by Alverno Library
– Online version of the Technology Resource Guide, given to each entering freshman
