MCS 2020 : Unit 4

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Marketing and Consumer Studies
• Course: MCS 2020
• Professor: M.J.D’ Elia

Document Summary

It"s tempting to define technological competency (sometimes called technology literacy) as simply being skilled with technology, but that"s only half of the story. In addition to demonstrating skill-based abilities, technologically competent individuals must have a broader understanding of the technology itself. Like information literacy, technological competency combines both practice and theory. If we take acrl"s information literacy standards and replace the word. Information with technology we end up with a pretty good list of standards. Determines the nature and extent of the technology needed. Accesses and uses the needed technology effectively and efficiency. Evaluates the technology and its capabilities critically and incorporates selected technology into his or her personal information management. Uses technology effectively to accomplish a specific purpose. Understands many of the ethical, legal and socio-economic issues surrounding technology. Determines the nature and extent of the information needed. Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and values system.