A presentation on Digital literacy, competence and citizenship

1. Digital Literacy and Digital Citizenship
• Assessment 1
• Assessment 2
• Assessment 3
• Assessment 1 is from Amazon
• Assessment 1 is from NorthStar
• Assessment 1 is from DigComp 2.0

2. Information Literacy
• A set of abilities requiring individuals to "recognize when
information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and
use effectively the needed information."
– Determine the extent of information needed
– Access the needed information effectively and efficiently
– Evaluate information and its sources critically
– Incorporate selected information into one’s knowledge base
– Use information effectively to accomplish a specific purpose
– Understand the economic, legal, and social issues surrounding
the use of information, and access and use information ethically
and legally
• ALA Framework

3. Data Literacy
• The numeracy equivalent to information literacy.
– The ability to mine, assess, analyze, communicate and visualize data.
– The ability to make data driven decisions
– Understanding what data means
– How to read graphs and charts appropriately
– Draw correct conclusions from data
– Recognize when data is being used in misleading or inappropriate ways
• "... the ability to: formulate and answer questions using data as part of
evidence-based thinking; use appropriate data, tools, and representations to
support this thinking; interpret information from data; develop and evaluate
data-based inferences and explanations; and use data to solve real problems
and communicate their solutions.” (Vahey 2006)
• Tableau Qlik

4. ICT Literacy (Information and Computer Technology)
• Ability to use a computer and apply software to complete a task
• The onramp for digital literacy; this is the foundation upon
which other skills are developed; requires access to digital
technology; not always a given.
• The Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment defines basic skills
needed to perform tasks on computers and online
– Essential Computer Skills - Computer Basics, Internet Basics,
Email, Windows OS, Mac OS X
– Essential Software Skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
– Using Technology to Accomplish Tasks - Social Media,
Information Literacy.
• https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/

5. Web Literacy
• The skills and competencies
people need to read, write and
participate effectively on the web
• https://learning.mozilla.org/en-
US/web-literacy

6. Media Literacy
• Media Literacy is the ability to access, analyze, evaluate and create media in a
variety of forms
• Critical thinking and media production skills needed to live fully in the 21st
century media culture
• Media literacy builds an understanding of the role of media in society as well as
essential skills of inquiry and self-expression necessary for citizens of a
democracy
• Media literacy, therefore, is about helping students become competent, critical
and literate in all media forms so that they control the interpretation of what
they see or hear rather than letting the interpretation control them.
• Center for Media Literacy

7. Digital Literacies
“Digital literacies are those
capabilities which fit an individual
for living, learning and working in
a digital society.
Digital literacy looks beyond
functional IT skills to describe a
richer set of digital behaviors,
practices and identities”
Jisc – Developing Digital Literacies
Jisc – Building Digital Capabilities

8. DigComp 2.0
• Five Competency Areas with 21
discrete skills
– Information and data literacy
– Communication and collaboration
– Digital Content Creation
– Safety
– Problem Solving
• EU Science Hub

9. Digital Intelligence
• A framework for digital
intelligence based upon
work of the OECD and the
UN.
• Digital Intelligence
Framework

10. Digital Literacies
• The term is plural; there is more than one
• Not just a set of technical skills; new behaviors,
attitudes and sensibilities
– You can be tech savvy and not digitally literate
• Digital literacies are contextually relevant
– They are not universal; not one size fits all
– The digital literacies needed by one person/occupation
are not the same needed by another

11. Digital Literacies: The Components
Digital Access
ICT Literacy
Web
Literacy
Media
Literacy
Data
Literacy
Information
Literacy
Digital Intelligence
Digital
Readiness
IncreasingHumanAgency

12. The High Cost of Digital Illiteracy: Loss of Agency
Human agency: the ability to act and assert ourselves in our environment
• Digital literacy skills are required for everyday tasks such as banking, shopping,
communicating with government agencies, etc.
• Technological unemployment
• Loss of opportunity
– Searching for and applying for work requires online and computer skills
– 70% of all U.S. jobs will require some ICT by 2016 (McCain, 2009).
• Lack of access
– Lack of basic computer/digital literacy skills are a barrier to employment, re-employment,
and higher education.
• Lack of digital literacy skills leads to lower wages, contributes to poverty and
expanding the digital divide
• Unprepared for the future of work

13. Digital Citizenship
Digital Citizenship is the ability to think
critically, behave safely and participate
responsibly in a digital world
(Commonsense Media)

14. Digital Citizenship – Nine Elements (ISTE/Ribble)
Respect
• Digital access: Advocating for equal digital rights
and access is where digital citizenship starts.
• Digital etiquette: Rules and policies aren’t enough
— we need to teach everyone about appropriate
conduct online.
• Digital law: It’s critical that users understand it’s a
crime to steal or damage another’s digital work,
identity or property.
Educate
• Digital communication: With so many
communication options available, users need to
learn how to make appropriate decisions.
• Digital literacy: We need to teach students how to
learn in a digital society.
• Digital commerce: As users make more purchases
online, they must understand how to be effective
consumers in a digital economy.
Protect
• Digital rights and responsibilities: We must
inform people of their basic digital rights to
privacy, freedom of speech, etc.
• Digital safety and security: Digital citizens need to
know how to protect their information from
outside forces that might cause harm.
• Digital health and wellness: From physical issues,
such as repetitive stress syndrome, to
psychological issues, such as internet addiction,
users should understand the health risks of
technology.
ISTE Resources