information literacy

Information Literacy: The Right Attitude and Foundation in modern society

Principal Stanley Kam
Principal Stanley Kam
Chairman, Hong Kong Association of Computer Education; Principal, HKSKH Bishop Hall Secondary School. |

In the age of information explosion, enhancement of ‘Information Literacy’ is one of the key lessons.

From the advent of computer to communications network, internet to artificial intelligence, it demonstrates the accelerating pace of technological development. Modern technology has changed the way and speed of information transmission. Every individual could easily create or receive electronic information, which multiplies the volume of information. In the age of information explosion, enhancement of ‘Information Literacy’ is one of the key lessons.

‘Information Literacy’ is the ability and attitude to find, evaluate, organize and use information, which is the basic premise of lifelong learning, especially in today’s knowledge-based society. It is also the key to enhance academic achievement and career development.

Information Literacy is the ability and attitude to find, evaluate, organize and use information, which is the basic premise of lifelong learning.

- Principal Stanley Kam, 2021