Online information literacy e-learning modules from the OIL project

Project background, module use, and adaptation for use in new contexts

Abstract

The workshop is based on the outcomes of the e-CDFⁱ 423 Information Literacy e-Learning Modules project, funded by the Tertiary Education Commission in New Zealand. The aim of this 2-year project is to develop a range of on-line modules, predicated on the ANZIIL standards of information literacy (Bundy, 2004ⁱⁱ), and amenable to adaptation and use in a range of contexts. The project was conceived to address four main areas in the tertiary sector associated with information literacyⁱⁱⁱ learning:

• Barriers to tertiary study which can occur as a result of poor information literacy skills and the diverse needs of marginalised, mature and distance students.
• A shortage of high quality online information literacy modules which are reusable, portable and have pedagogical flexibility.
• A need for professional development opportunities for staff in the area of information literacy.
• A tertiary sector requirement for centrally maintained and managed, standards-conformant, online resources in this important foundation field.