Access (obtaining the information);

Evaluation (of the reliability of the information and the effectiveness of the tools and strategies);

Management (of the information found);

Application (to create new understandings); and

Ethical use of information.

The characteristics associated with knowing how to learn include:

The ability to “experiment or play” through “trial and erro

Be self-directed

Being able to “consult others” such as peers or a mentor

Capability Taxonomy

seven categories

Confidence (in own ability - self-efficacy);

Problem solving (identifies and works towards a solution);

Motivation (positive attitude to explore and adopt new approaches - including risk-taking)

Interaction (shares, collaborates and interacts)

Reflection (examines practices and thinking of self and others - including evaluation)

Technical aptitude (uses a wide range of tools and terminology)

Beliefs (values the ICT environment).

Definition of Digital Information Literacy

Digital Information Literacy (DIL) is the ability to recognise the need for, to access, and to evaluate electronic information.