Understanding information literacy is a critical life skill. In today’s world, people are starting to rely on internet references taken from databases such as Google or Wikipedia. While these sources are convenient and easy to use, the information may not always be the most reliable or accurate. Thus, it is becoming increasingly important to teach students 1) how to find quality information electronically, 2) that valuable tools and resources exist outside of the web.*
The goal of the iLit Project, or the Information Literacy Project, is to teach university students the basic skills of information literacy, problem solving, and critical thinking skills through a highly interactive web-based game. It is sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon University Library System and Carnegie Mellon’s Entertainment Technology Center.
*Source: Burkhardt, J.M., MacDonald, M.C., & Rathemacher, A.J. (2003) Teaching Information Literacy: 35 Practical Standards-based Exercises for College Students. Chicago: American Library Association.
