Module 2: Three Components of Digital Literacy
October Lessons
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Module 2: Digital literacy for 21st century learners
Week 1: Take the pre assessment which is under the "Course Description" Tab.
Read the definition of Digital Literacy.
(All terminology and definitions are based on the American Library Association's
"The Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning.)
Read the definition of Digital Literacy.
(All terminology and definitions are based on the American Library Association's
"The Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning.)
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WHY WE NEED A GRAPHIC
The above graphic is used to illustrate that there are components under the umbrella of Digital Literacy. According to the ALA's definition of these terms there are separate skill sets that need to acquired and mastered to prepare you as a 21st century learner and citizen. This is also supported with the Common Core State Standards.
The above graphic is used to illustrate that there are components under the umbrella of Digital Literacy. According to the ALA's definition of these terms there are separate skill sets that need to acquired and mastered to prepare you as a 21st century learner and citizen. This is also supported with the Common Core State Standards.
Week 2
DIGITAL LITERACY: CONTENT, STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFE SKILL
Digital literacy has become much more than the ability to handle computers – just like traditional literacy and numeracy
It comprises a set of basic skills which include the
A) use and production of digital media,
B) information processing and retrieval,
C) participation in social networks for creation and sharing of knowledge
D) a wide range of professional computing skills.
Digital literacy improves the ability to obtain employment because it is a gate skill, demanded by many employers when they first evaluate a job application.
It also works as a catalyst because it enables the acquisition of other important life skills.
DIGITAL LITERACY: CONTENT, STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A LIFE SKILL
Digital literacy has become much more than the ability to handle computers – just like traditional literacy and numeracy
It comprises a set of basic skills which include the
A) use and production of digital media,
B) information processing and retrieval,
C) participation in social networks for creation and sharing of knowledge
D) a wide range of professional computing skills.
Digital literacy improves the ability to obtain employment because it is a gate skill, demanded by many employers when they first evaluate a job application.
It also works as a catalyst because it enables the acquisition of other important life skills.
Week 3: What is Computer Literacy? Class discussion
Definition:
It is the understanding of computers and related systems. It includes a working vocabulary
of computer and information system components, the fundamental principles
of computer processing and a perspective for how nontechnical people interact
with technical people.
It is Not the Electronics or the electrical circuits of a computer.
Definition:
It is the understanding of computers and related systems. It includes a working vocabulary
of computer and information system components, the fundamental principles
of computer processing and a perspective for how nontechnical people interact
with technical people.
It is Not the Electronics or the electrical circuits of a computer.
Week 4: What is Media Literacy?
Media literacy is the ability to access, enjoy, interpret, analyze, produce, and evaluate messages in all varieties and combinations of print, visual, and digital formats.
Access: Media literate students are able to locate and use information from a variety of
sources for a variety of purposes.
Enjoy: Media literate students understand that individuals have different relationships with the media.
Interpret: Media literate students construct personal meaning from media experiences.
Analyze: Media literate students understand the historical and contemporary ways in which the media constructs messages that influence people’s personal and public lives.
Evaluate: Media literate students use a variety of criteria to evaluate media messages and productions created by both themselves and others.
Produce: Media literate students use a variety of media and formats for different purposes in communicating information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
Media literacy is the ability to access, enjoy, interpret, analyze, produce, and evaluate messages in all varieties and combinations of print, visual, and digital formats.
Access: Media literate students are able to locate and use information from a variety of
sources for a variety of purposes.
Enjoy: Media literate students understand that individuals have different relationships with the media.
Interpret: Media literate students construct personal meaning from media experiences.
Analyze: Media literate students understand the historical and contemporary ways in which the media constructs messages that influence people’s personal and public lives.
Evaluate: Media literate students use a variety of criteria to evaluate media messages and productions created by both themselves and others.
Produce: Media literate students use a variety of media and formats for different purposes in communicating information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.
We will READ in class. - ALA Media Literacy booklet
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Week 3: What is Information Literacy?
“Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.”(1)
Information literacy can no longer be defined without considering technology literacy in order for individuals to function in an information-rich, technology-infused world . The National Higher Education Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Initiative has developed a definition of literacy for the 21st century which combines cognitive and technical skills with an ethical/legal understanding of information.
ICT proficiency is the ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and/or networks to define an information need, access, manage, integrate and evaluate information, create new information or knowledge and be able to communicate this information to others.(4)
You will neither become information literate nor communication technology literate overnight. Just as with speaking skills and writing skills, your abilities will improve over time as you gain expertise in the topics you choose to investigate. This process will give you practice in searching for, selecting and evaluating the information you encounter and will allow you to create new ideas, which you communicate to others using a variety of technological tools.
“Information literacy forms the basis for lifelong learning. It is common to all disciplines, to all learning environments, and to all levels of education. It enables learners to master content and extend their investigations, become more self-directed, and assume greater control over their own learning.”(1)
- Determines the nature and extent of information needed
- Accesses the needed information effectively and efficiently
- Evaluates information and its sources critically and incorporates selected information into his or her knowledge base and value system
- Uses information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
- Understands many of the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding the use of information, and accesses and uses information ethically and legally
Information literacy can no longer be defined without considering technology literacy in order for individuals to function in an information-rich, technology-infused world . The National Higher Education Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Initiative has developed a definition of literacy for the 21st century which combines cognitive and technical skills with an ethical/legal understanding of information.
ICT proficiency is the ability to use digital technology, communication tools, and/or networks to define an information need, access, manage, integrate and evaluate information, create new information or knowledge and be able to communicate this information to others.(4)
You will neither become information literate nor communication technology literate overnight. Just as with speaking skills and writing skills, your abilities will improve over time as you gain expertise in the topics you choose to investigate. This process will give you practice in searching for, selecting and evaluating the information you encounter and will allow you to create new ideas, which you communicate to others using a variety of technological tools.
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