Preparing students to use virtual learning Environments: information literacy and Independent researching

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2007Author
Sitas, AnestisDimo, Irini
Nikitakis, Michail
Papadourakis, George
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University of CyprusPlace of publication
CY - ΛευκωσίαSource
CBLIS Conference Proceedings 2007 Contemporary Perspective on new technologies in science and educationGoogle Scholar check
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The basic characteristics of Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs) and e-learning are presented. The issue of information overload and the production and dissemination of digital information is discussed. The importance and the necessity of access in evaluated information are reported. It is concluded that for underpin of VLEs, the organisation of information literacy programmes with the collaboration of faculty members and library personnel, is essential.