Given the increasing spread of misinformation, educators and students need to be able to critically assess digital content and make informed decisions. Information literacy empowers individuals to recognize the social, political and economic dimensions of information production and distribution. In this course you will formulate effective search strategies, address issues of authority and evaluate the credibility of digital information. Additionally, there will be a focus on our role as both consumers and creators of information.
This course uses advanced technology and a robust online interface that allows students to work at their own pace (within syllabus deadlines). Students are expected to interact with other students, colleagues and others and will receive instructor feedback throughout the course
Prerequisites
DLIT 3010.
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What you will learn
- Introduction to Information Literacy
Credibility of information
Effective search strategies
Role of search algorithms
Privacy and commodification of personal information
Social elements of intellectual property
Ethical attribution and use of information
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43093 |
March 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
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| 43146 |
April 7, 2026 to May 17, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62037 |
May 4, 2026 to June 14, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62042 |
June 1, 2026 to July 12, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62047 |
July 6, 2026 to August 16, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62053 |
August 5, 2026 to September 13, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72835 |
September 8, 2026 to October 16, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72840 |
October 5, 2026 to November 15, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72844 |
November 2, 2026 to December 13, 2026 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72849 |
December 7, 2026 to January 24, 2027 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42405 |
January 5, 2027 to February 14, 2027 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42410 |
February 1, 2027 to March 14, 2027 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42415 |
March 1, 2027 to April 11, 2027 |
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
1. Actual curriculum products / portfolio created and used by the applicant in their workplace which are judged equivalent to course assignments.
2. A successful interview with the School of Instructor Education Department Head or delegate.
3. An essay that describes the development of their thinking on the themes, issues, and concepts in the course.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.