In the Age of Misinformation: The Importance of Information Literacy

Rose L W Luqiu*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

In the information age, especially in the face of large amounts of information of uncertain veracity, information literacy is the indispensable skill of assessing accurately the credibility of information and thus deciding whether it should be acted upon. The acquisition of this skill, and access to it, are thus crucial to the functioning of democratic institutions within a society. it is crucial that the public’s understanding of technology be enhanced and that the use of technology become more transparent. It is the responsibly of higher education, then, to produce digital citizens in general as well as highly trained professionals, such as journalists. Universities must accordingly begin to fulfill this responsibility by designing the appropriate curricula. Through curricular reform, colleges and universities can take the lead in adapting to the changes brought about by technological developments.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationShaping the Future of Education, Communication and Technology
Subtitle of host publicationSelected Papers from the HKAECT 2019 International Conference
EditorsWill W. K. Ma, Wendy Wing Lam Chan, Cat Miaoting Cheng
Place of PublicationSingapore
PublisherSpringer
Chapter15
Pages199-205
Number of pages7
Edition1st
ISBN (Electronic)9789811366819
ISBN (Print)9789811366802
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 30 Apr 2019
EventHKAECT International Conference 2019 - Chu Hai College of Higher Education, Hong Kong
Duration: 17 Jun 201919 Jun 2019
http://www.hkaect.org/hkaect2019/ (Conference website)
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-6681-9

Publication series

NameEducational Communications and Technology Yearbook
PublisherSpringer
ISSN (Print)2524-4078
ISSN (Electronic)2524-4086

Conference

ConferenceHKAECT International Conference 2019
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
Period17/06/1919/06/19
Internet address

User-Defined Keywords

  • Information literacy
  • Higher education
  • Technology
  • Digital citizens
  • Information access

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