Author's title |
Professor, Institute of Education, National Chiao Tung University; Doctoral Student, Institute of Education, National Chiao Tung University; Lecturer, Department of Information and Communications, Shih Hsin University; Lecturer, Center of General Education, National Chiao Tung University |
Abstract |
This paper explores the rational, issues and instructional strategies for developing and implementing an Information Literacy and Ethics curriculum for Taiwan college students. The paper first questions why it is infact this curriculum is needed and identifies the lack of an effective learning domain in the existing computer/network curricula. Secondly, important topics for the curriculum content are outlined which include information literacy, information use and verification, information society, information ethics, and Internet safety and behaviors. Thirdly, possible instructional design strategies for the curriculum are discussed, including problem-based learning, case-based instruction, media design principles, course activities design, and evaluation approaches.Finally, the effectiveness of fully online and face-to-face courses is examined.
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