scholarly journals A Theoretical Conversation about Responses to Information Overload

Information ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 379
Author(s):  
Amanda Lehman ◽  
Sophie Jo Miller
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Communication Theory ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Digital World ◽  
International Perspectives ◽  
Competence Framework ◽  
Keyword Searches

In this study, information overload is viewed through the lenses of Library & Information Science and Communication Theory in order to offer recommended solutions for individuals experiencing overload. The purpose of this research was to apply LIS and COMM theories to the pathologies and symptoms of information overload as experienced by individuals in an increasingly digital world. Extant survey work was reviewed and updated with literature collected through limited keyword searches. The authors framed active responses to information overload through dimensions selected from the European Commission’s Digital Competence Framework as applied to Al-Shboul & Abrizah’s (2016) Modes of Information Seeking. Further study should focus on international perspectives and addressing disparities in access to information.

Models of Competences for the Real and Digital World

2018 ◽  
pp. 52-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yannis Kotsanis
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Instructional Planning ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Social And Emotional ◽  
Knowledge Processes ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Key Competences ◽  
Competence Framework ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Social Competences

The majority of countries and educational organizations have introduced the concept of learning outcomes and the related key competences or skills into their policy, programs, instructional planning, curricula and activities. The chapter, after an overview on knowledge processes, personal-social competences and significant related models (Frameworks of Twenty-First Century Learning, Key Competences for Lifelong Learning, Social and Emotional Learning, Approach to Learning), is focusing on digital literacy models (Digital Competence Framework for Citizens, ICT Competency Framework for Teachers, ICT Standards for Students), and finally is synthesizing two new 3D competency-based models: a specific one for the individual children's rights for the digital world (“Open Sesame”) and a general one for the educational community (“School of the Future International Academy”), respectively accompanied by examples.

scholarly journals DIGITAL COMPETENCES OF JUNIOR BACHELORS IN AGRONOMY

2020 ◽  
pp. 171-191
Author(s):  
Yevstratiev Yevstratiev
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Professional Competencies ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Professional Affiliation ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Competence Framework

The article deals with the introduction of digital competences in the educational process of junior bachelors in agronomy. The model of development of digital skills of the population of the EU countries (EU Digital Competence Framework for Educators), the plan of the European model of digital competences for education is analyzed. The traditional model of education is concerned with knowledge achieving and today it does not satisfy either the job market or students. Today, Ukrainian education is being transformed in line with world requirements, as evidenced by the introduced reforms in the system of education and the adoption of a new law on education. The paradigm of education is being transformed; models and learning approaches are changing. And, in general, research shows that the overall vector of change is aimed at developing digital competence, social and communication skills for successful activities in the digital world. The examples of formation of digital competences in the process of training of modern specialists around the world and in Ukraine are given; taking into account the Framework of digital competence, the decision of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine on reforming the education system is analyzed. According to the analysis of the labour market of the agricultural sector which there is a problem of non-compliance of the national structure of vocational education with the prospective needs of the agricultural labour market in terms of qualification level and structure of professional competencies of graduated agronomists, the main reason for which is non-taking into account the consideration in the process of preparation of the current state of use of information technologies in the areas of agricultural industry. Comparison of special (professional, subject) competences in accordance with the existing standard of training of junior bachelors in agronomy and the proposed list of competencies formed in accordance with current trends in global digitalization, including agricultural production is carried out. A thematic structure of the content of training for the formation of digital professional competencies for future agronomists is proposed. The issue of teaching a new discipline in terms of professional affiliation of the teacher is raised.

scholarly journals Blurred reputations: Managing professional and private information online

2018 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frances V.C. Ryan ◽  
Peter Cruickshank ◽  
Hazel Hall ◽  
Alistair Lawson
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Private Information ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Private Lives ◽  
Professional Reputation ◽  
Media Platform ◽  
Everyday Life Information Seeking ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Reputation Building

Results are reported from a study that investigated patterns of information behaviour and use as related to personal reputation building and management in online environments. An everyday life information seeking (ELIS) perspective was adopted. Data were collected by diary and interview from 45 social media users who hold professional and managerial work roles, and who are users of Twitter, Facebook and/or LinkedIn. These data were first transcribed, then coded with NVivo10 according to themes identified from a preliminary literature review, with further codes added as they emerged from the content of the participant diaries and interviews. The main findings reveal that the portrayal of different personas online contributes to the presentation (but not the creation) of identity, that information-sharing practices for reputation building and management vary according to social media platform, and that the management of online connections and censorship are important to the protection of reputation. The maintenance of professional reputation is more important than private reputation to these users. They are aware of the ‘blur’ between professional and private lives in online contexts, and the influence that it bears on efforts to manage an environment where LinkedIn is most the useful of the three sites considered, and Facebook the most risky. With its novel focus on the ‘whole self’, this work extends understandings of the impact of information on the building and management of reputation from an information science perspective.

scholarly journals Documenting the Information-seeking Experience of Remedial Undergraduate Students

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Blundell
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Analysis ◽  
Dissertation Research

As presented at DOCAM’14, this proceedings paper discusses my ongoing dissertation research: Documenting the information-seeking experience of undergraduate students enrolled in a remedial English course at a 4-year state university in Ohio, United States. Because the information behaviors, needs, and information literacy abilities of these students are understudied areas in library and information science and higher education literature; I chose to investigate these areas in my dissertation research toward contributing research to this gap, using descriptive phenomenological (qualitative) methodology to do so. Although secondary data analysis is still in progress, this paper presents findings from primary analysis (a necessary step in phenomenological study to eliminate bias and assumption from secondary analysis). Ultimately, I aim to use study findings to create targeted, needs-based instruction for remedial undergraduate students, toward supporting their academic progress through information literacy development, and consequently encouraging their persistence toward graduation.

scholarly journals Information Seeking and Information Sharing Behaviour in the Climate Change Community of Practice in the Pacific:  Implications for Models of Library Services in Scientific and Technical Libraries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Peter Warren Murgatroyd
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Information Sharing ◽  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Library Services ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Government Sector ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
The Government ◽  
Climate Change Community

<p>Focusing on one ‘community of practice’ – climate change – this research examines the extent to which traditional concepts of library services in scientific and technical libraries (and consequently models of library development) in the Pacific region are aligned to the identified information needs and dominant modes of information seeking and information sharing behaviour of stakeholders. A quantitative survey research methodology was utilized to collect primary data from a census of the identified ‘community of practice’ in order to determine dominant behaviours, perceptions and attitudes amongst respondents towards information seeking and information sharing. The prominence of informal networks for communication and information exchange and the value still ascribed to face-to-face encounters and the development of personal relationships was a dominant theme as was the reliance on internet technologies to acquire and share information. Libraries, at both the regional and national level, were viewed as less useful than alternative pathways for both information seeking and information sharing. A detailed literature review of capacity building initiatives in libraries in the region over the preceding two decades confirms that capacity across the region remains low and the perception and status of libraries within the government sector in the region is poor. Acknowledging the rapid shifts in the information landscape towards electronic access to information and the proliferation of web 2.0 pathways for communication and information, it is argued that if capacity in library and information management in the region is to be strengthened there needs to be a re-evaluation of the role of the library not only in relation to the need for alignment with the goals and objectives of the host organisation but also in light of attitudes towards information and information seeking and information sharing behaviour. Consultations within the climate change community during 2011 have highlighted the clear need to improve access to information and data both nationally and regionally in the Pacific and the value of establishing a region-wide portal mechanism for collating and disseminating climate-related information. Within this context Pacific libraries within the government sector and at the regional level must redefine their role and the services that they offer if they are to be valued and seen as useful and relevant to stakeholders.</p>

Exploring Information Seeking Anxiety among Research Students in Pakistan

Libri ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Asif Naveed
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Critical Incident ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Avoidance Task ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Library Anxiety ◽  
Inferiority Complex ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Research Students

AbstractThis study explored information seeking anxiety among 31 Pakistani university research students using the critical incident technique. Face to face interviews were conducted for data collection by visiting the participants in their departments. The results indicated that information seeking anxiety among Pakistani research students manifested in eight dimensions, namely: (a) procedural anxiety, (b) information overload, (c) resource anxiety, (d) library anxiety, (e) competence anxiety, (f) ICT anxiety, (g) language anxiety, and (h) thematic anxiety. These participants also exhibited certain avoidance behaviours, search avoidance, task avoidance, and even research avoidance, along with inferiority complex. The results provided useful insights that could be used as a guide by information professionals, especially those engaged in managing information literacy instruction. In addition, this research would make a worthwhile contribution to the existing research on information behaviour in general and information seeking anxiety in particular.

Developing Visualisation Prototypes from EZproxy Server Logs to Understand Information Seeking Behaviour of Curtin Library Users

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Western Australia ◽  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Science ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Data Visualisation ◽  
Senior Lecturer ◽  
Massive Datasets ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Valuable Role

AbstractDuring a 10-week, full-time research internship at Curtin University’s HIVE (Hub for Immersive Visualisation and eResearch) Center in Western Australia, Aaron Kent worked on visualising massive datasets documenting the information seeking behaviours of the university’s Robertson Library patrons at the request of Peter Green, Amanda Bellenger, and Matthew Robinson from the Curtin Library. Supervisor of the project, Senior Lecturer in Library, Records, Archives and Information Science, Dr. Pauline Joseph, talks to PDT&C about the research, curation of the datasets, and the emerging and valuable role of data visualisation.

Methodology for the Development of a Competence Framework for STE(A)M Educators

2020 ◽  
pp. 162-171
Author(s):  
Natalia D. Spyropoulou ◽  
Achilles D. Kameas
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Delphi Technique ◽  
Digital Competence ◽  
Modified Delphi ◽  
Modified Delphi Technique ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Competence Framework

The STE(A)MonEdu Project aims to increase the adoption and impact of STE(A)M education by investing in the community of stakeholders and the professional development of educators. Focusing on the professional development of educators, it aims firstly to compile a competence framework for STE(A)M educators and then design appropriate training offers. In this paper, we first discuss the competency-based perspective, alongside with the related work regarding competence frameworks for STE(A)M education. Subsequently, the proposed methodology for the development of a STE(A)M educator competence framework and profile are described, based on a modified Delphi technique and taking advantage of the European Framework for the Digital Competence of Educators (DigCompEdu).

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