In learning module three, I learned about information fluency on the web, skills that we as individuals utilizing the internet in the twenty-first century should posses, and how to keep your internet reputation clean and clear when using the internet. When it comes to information fluency on the internet, the internet is loaded with tons of information at your disposal. The problem with that is, the only way to access it is to know exactly how to get to it. For most people, this can be challenging if you're trying to find information on something for work or for academic purposes. But for others that know their way around the internet better than most people, it can be a treasure trove of informational opportunities. This is where information fluency comes in. Because of this, it makes it simpler for an individual to access this information in a timely manner. As the United States National Forum on Information Literacy states it; the ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or problem at hand. Lucky for us, the internet does a great job at making this a lot easier. But to able to effectively use information fluency to your advantage, having a number of skills that you can utilize here in the twenty-first century can do you many wonders. These skills involve things like finding the best methods to learn in the classroom, being able to utilize this centuries technology to your advantage, and simply having a grasp of the changes that are taking place around you. These skills can help you in life, in what career you aspire to work in, in how you perceive the media and what sources to trust, and the skills required from a technological standpoint as the world advances farther and farther with technology that we all need to learn and get used to to be successful in life. Aside from that, all of this would mean nothing if you don't utilize the internet wisely. Keeping up with a positive reputation on the internet is important too. Making sure that you treat everybody with respect face to face is one thing, but it goes both ways on the internet too. It may be even more risky on the internet since conversations, videos, and pictures stay on the internet once they're posted. Even if you take them down, somebody out there may still have access to them and can use them against you. When it comes to the internet, it's best to keep a clean reputation because it can effect your future in a possible career opportunity or can even get you in trouble with the law.
Now, as for my participation in this module. I would have to say that it is the first one that I put the most effort into. It took me awhile to get used to these online classes, but now I think that I finally have gotten the hang of it and am on top of my work now. The only thing that I can think of to improve is doing my assignments a little earlier than on the day that they are due. That would help free up some time to work on other things and to also have extra down time without stressing about work that I need to get done.
Four Key Terms:
Information Fluency: The ability to know when there is a need for information, to be able to identify, locate, evaluate, and effectively use that information for the issue or the problem at hand.
Digital Citizenship: How a person should act while using digital technology.
Net Neutrality: The principle that internet service providers should enable access to all content and applications regardless of the source and without favoring or blocking particular products or websites.
Boolean Search: A type of search allowing users to combine keywords with operators such as the words and, not, and or to further produce more relevant results.
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