Academic librarians and instructional designers
Designing a new information literacy curriculum for undergraduate students
About
Information Literacy & Students is a research-oriented mind map template that examines the landscape of information literacy education, covering 31 nodes across 6 major branches. It synthesizes scholarly perspectives on approaches to teaching, evaluation of needed and possessed skills, and time progression trends from 1973 to the future. Key nodes include 'Gamification' (Bothma et al., 2017), 'Collaborative teaching/Partnership', and 'Fake News' as a future technology trend. This template serves as a cheat sheet for educators and researchers mapping the evolution of information literacy instruction from high school to college undergraduate levels.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Graduate students and education researchers
Conducting a literature review on information literacy teaching methods
High school teachers and school librarians
Evaluating current information literacy skills of high school students using the ILT test method
How to use this template
Step 1
Open the Template
Open the .xmind file in Xmind Desktop, Web, or Mobile app.
Step 2
Review the Core Structure
Review the six main branches: Approaches to Teaching, Evaluation of Needed Skills, Evaluation of Possessed Skills, Time Progression & Trends, High School, and College Undergrad.
Step 3
Explore and Edit Content
Expand each branch to view subtopics and citations; click on any node to edit or add your own content.
Step 4
Customize for Your Context
Customize the template by adding new nodes for your specific research or teaching context, such as additional assessment methods or case studies.
Step 5
Export and Share Results
Export the final mind map as an image, PDF, or presentation slide for sharing with colleagues or students.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes 31 nodes organized into 6 branches: Approaches to Teaching, Evaluation of Needed Skills, Evaluation of Possessed Skills, Time Progression & Trends, High School, and College Undergrad. It references key scholars and standards like ALA (2006) and Common Core (2017).
Use the 'Approaches to Teaching' branch to explore gamification and collaborative teaching strategies. The 'Evaluation of Needed Skills' section helps align instruction with standards and assessment methods. Customize the template by adding your own examples or citations.
Yes, the template explicitly covers both 'High School' and 'College Undergrad' levels, making it adaptable for different educational contexts. You can expand each level with specific curricula or assignments.
This branch traces the evolution of information literacy from past research (1973-2002) to future trends like 'Fake News' and global perspectives. It helps contextualize current practices and anticipate changes.
Absolutely. The template is fully editable in Xmind. You can add new nodes, modify existing citations, or insert your own findings under any branch, such as 'Evaluation of Possessed Skills' or 'Approaches to Teaching'.
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