FOUNDATION IN Roy Adrian Salares
DATA, INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE
Data is a collection of facts, such as numbers, words, measurements,
observations or just descriptions of things.
Information on the other hand, is data endowed with relevance and
purpose. It is a collection of facts organized in such a way that they
have value beyond the facts themselves, The value of information is
directly linked to how it helps decision makers achieve their
organization’s goals.
Knowledge are accepted facts, principles, or rules of thumb that
are useful for specific domains. Knowledge can be the result of
inferences and implications produced from simple information facts.
THE BASICS – WHAT IS INFORMATION?
Information is data processed for some purpose. It can be
considered to be ‘real’ if it meets certain criteria.
1. it must be communicated to the recipient
2. it must be in a language that is understood
3. it must be in a suitable form
4. it must be relevant for achieving some purpose
Characteristics of a
GOOD QUALITY INFORMATION
For an information to be useful, it should have the following characteristics:
Accurate Complete Cost-Beneficial User-Targeted
Relevant Authoritative Timely Easy-to-Use
Characteristics of a Good Quality Information (ACCURATE)
Characteristic Definition
Accurate Information should be fair and free from bias.
Complete Contains all the important facts
Cost-Beneficial Information should be analysed for its benefits against the cost
of obtaining it
User-targeted Information should be communicated in the style, format, detail
and complexity which address the needs of users of the
information.
Relevant Information should be communicated to the right person
Authoritative Information should come from reliable source.
Timely Information should be communicated in time so that receiver of
the information has enough time to decide appropriate actions
based on the information received.
Easy to Use Information should be understandable to the users.
Adapted from Tosin Harold Akingbemisilu,
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141028075709-241876614-characteristics-of-good-quality-information-accurate/
THE NEED FOR
INFORMATION LITERACY
Information Literacy is a set of
abilities requiring individuals to
"recognize when information is
needed and have the ability to
locate, evaluate, and use effectively
the needed information."
TOWARDS DIGITAL LITERACY
“Technology or Digital Literacy is the ability
to use digital technology, communication
tools, and/or networks to define an
information need, access, manage,
integrate and evaluate information, create
new information or knowledge and be able to
communicate this information to others.”
International ICT Literacy Panel (2002)
How to behave How to do How to use How to communicate
How to belong How to make How to evaluate How to participate
Participate confidently online
Understanding the culture (history,
language, customs and values) e.g.
Netiquette
Cu Cf by understanding and capitalizing
upon the ways in which the online
world differs from the offline world
Creating new things which add value
Incorporates what we know of as
computer literacy or IT skills with an
understanding of the key concepts.
Cg Cr where the focus is more on the value
created than the
act of creating something new
involves knowing what it means to Using reasoning skills to question,
‘construct’ something in a digital
environment; how content can be Cn Ct analyze, scrutinize and
evaluate digital content, tools and
appropriated, reused and remixed. applications.
Knowing the purpose of various online
Co
tools and how they are different or similar
to each other.
Ci Understanding one’s digital rights and
responsibilities.
Adapted from https://findingheroes.co.nz/2015/06/11/digital-literacy-has-8-essential-elements/
ICT AND THE SOCIETY
COMMUNICATIONS ECONOMICS EDUCATION TRAVEL
Social networking sites Online marketing Learning Resources Online Booking/Reservation
Instant messaging and video calls Convenient business txns Online Learning Online Tracking of Reservations
Forums and webinars Online payment gateways Record Keeping
TOP 3 REQUIREMENTS FOR JOB APPLICATNS
ICT SKILLS COMMUNICATION SKILLS ANALYTICAL SKILLS
ICT skills are about understanding and Communication skills are the abilities you Analytical skills refer to the ability
applying a range of computer programs, use when giving and receiving different to collect and analyze information,
software and other applications. kinds of information. It involves listening, problem-solve, and make
speaking, observing and empathizing. decisions.
ICT Literacy Checklist for Students by UNESCO
Students should be familiar with basic concepts of ICT.
Students should feel confident about using computers.
Students should be able to use graphics appropriately.
Students should be familiar with using computers to communicate.
Students should be aware of how ICT changes jobs.
Students can build and use robots to perform experiments.
Students should be able to use computers in art.
Students should be able to use computers in dance and music.
Students should be able to use computers for modelling and simulation.
Students should be able to use a simple statistical package.
Students should be able to use a suitable graphics tools.
Students should be able to create and play music using hardware and software.
REFERENCES
SuperKid. https://i1.wp.com/globaldigitalcitizen.org/wp-
content/uploads/2015/01/super_kid.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&ssl=1
Empower: http://www.printed-
editions.com/upload/standard/_Gilf_Empower_Equality_248.jpg
Information Literacy.
http://www.ala.org/acrl/standards/informationliteracycompetency
Qualities of Good Information
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20141028075709-241876614-characteristics-of-
good-quality-information-accurate
