Friday, July 14, 2023

Digital Literacy Skills: Why We Need Them Today

 

Digital Literacy is the ability to "find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology” (Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill defines digital literacy, compares it with other types of literacy, identifies the digital literacy skills and proficiencies needed to function in society, and provides practical examples of why we need digital literacy skills today. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

 

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Information Literacy Episode 19 Transcripts

  

References

 

European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Vuorikari, R., Kluzer, S., Punie, Y., DigComp 2.2, The Digital Competence framework for citizens: With new examples of knowledge, skills and attitudes, Publications Office of the European Union, 2022, https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2760/115376

Grisham, J. (2021, October 27). Media literacy and digital literacy: How they differ and why they matter, Retrieved https://echo-breaking-news.com/blog/media-literacy-vs-digital-literacy/

Jacobs, G., & Castek, J. (2018). Digital problem solving: The literacies of navigating life in the digital age. Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, 61(6), 681-685.

Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-111publ340

Smith, E. E., & Storrs, H. (2023). Digital literacies, social media, and undergraduate learning: what do students think they need to know? International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 20(1), 1–19. https://doi-org.lynx.lib.usm.edu/10.1186/s41239-023-00398-2

Vanek, J. (2019). Teaching Skills That Matter (TSTM) Toolkit: Tab 2, Digital Literacy. American Institute for Research. Retrieved https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2-Digital-Lit-Tab-2-508.pdf


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