Adult Literacy: Definitions, Types, and Competencies

 

The classic sense of literacy involves reading, writing, and arithmetic, sometimes referred to as the three Rs. Some people may think that literacy and reading are interchangeable, however, literacy also includes language, writing, speaking, and listening. Literacy helps us to understand and interpret information and our experiences. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines adult literacy and explains the different types of literacy competencies. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

 

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References

Belzer, A., & Greenberg, D. (2010). Adult basic education. In C. E. Kasworm, A. D. Rose, and J. M. Ross-Gordon (Eds), The handbook of adult and continuing education (pp. 189-197). Jossey-Bass.

UNESCO. Functional literacy. Retrieved from https://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/functional-literacy

UNESCO. Literacy. Retrieved from https://uis.unesco.org/en/glossary-term/literacy

Digital Citizenship: Meaning, Practices, and Examples

 

With all the responsibilities of adult life, you may be distressed to learn there is another type of citizenship that is currently under discussion. With all the great things the internet makes possible, there are dangers. Therefore, there are practices we must learn to use the internet responsibly. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill explores digital citizenship– its meaning, practices, and examples. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

 

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References

Ellipsis Education (n.d.) How to be a good digital citizen. Retrieved https://ellipsiseducation.com/good-digital-citizen

Terrell (2021, December 13). The definition of digital citizenship. Retrieved https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/definition-digital-citizenship/

Digital Footprints: Steps to Protect Yourself

When you are visiting different websites and conducting online searches you may believe you are doing so anonymously, but you leave behind a digital footprint everywhere you go. In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill explores digital footprints, what you leave behind online, and steps you can take to protect yourself from exposure of private information. 

 

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References

McGowan, E. (2021, July 8). What’s your digital footprint? Avast. Retrieved https://blog.avast.com/what-is-your

Morgan Stanley (2022, May 17). Strategies to help protect your digital footprint. Author, Retrieved https://www.morganstanley.com/articles/digital-footprint-protection-strategies

Exploring the Role of ChatGPT in Teaching, Learning, and Publishing

 

Join us for a free webinar on the role of ChatGPT in teaching, learning, and publishing. For more information and how to register for the webinar go to https://scoc-consulting.com/free-webinar-on-chatgpt.

ChatGPT and the Publishing Industry

Have you always wanted to write a book, and yet you don’t feel you have enough knowledge, time, and energy? Well, now instead of taking the time needed to develop the expertise, writing skills, and determination to write that book, you can write one in a single day. And you can get it published instantly, too. In this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explores how ChatGPT has impacted the publishing industry. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

 

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References

Jacob, A. (2023, March 22). The ups and downs of ChatGPT for Publishers: Maximize your revenue but at what cost? Monetize More. Retrieved from https://www.monetizemore.com/blog/chatgpt-publishers/

0uz (2023, February 18). ChatGPT Revolutionizes the publishing industry: Are AI writing taking over best-seller lists? Gizmochina. Retrieved from https://www.gizmochina.com/2023/02/22/chatgpt-ai-writing-books-amazon/

Silva, C. (2023, March 3). How ChatGPT and AI are affecting the literary world: Who owns a story written by ChatGPT? Retrieved from https://mashable.com/article/chatgpt-ai-books-literary-magazines

Smith, W. A. (2022, December 16). What does ChatGPT mean for news publishers? Arena. Retrieved from https://arena.im/post/what-does-chatgpt-mean-for-news-publishers