Information Literacy

Knowing how to find, access, use and evaluate information is an important skill for students. If you're new to the world of information or are returning to study after many years out of an educational environment, then grab yourself a cuppa and check out these free online information literacy tutorials built by some of our state's best universities. Pilot is an online information literacy program created by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). It comprises six modules designed to help students with the skills and tools they need to find and manage information effectively. James Cook University created the VISA program for much the same purposes. VISA is an acronym for Virtual Information Skills Activity and is a series of nine modules JCU calls your Passport to the World of Information Literacy. The tutorials are self paced. You can do them in your own time, in any order.

Don't forget the Learning Support Team on Campus in Cairns too. They are always eager to help students. You can speak to the Learning Support Unit by contacting the TAFE. TNQIT has a range of support services available to students. These online modules will get you started. Please comment on how useful you found them and keep your eye out for more postings on information literacy in the future.