Element 4- Digital Literacy
Smart Learning Objectives
Digital Literacy overview
In regard to technology, one of the most often ignored issues is, knowing how the selected technology works, so one can use it in the best or appropriate way (Ribble, 2015). Teachers struggle with this in the classroom every day. All too often in classrooms, teachers assume students have a working knowledge of an app or tool, then lack the appropriate instruction or directions to properly complete assignments (Ribble, 2015).
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It is important for school districts to provide the time and professional development for teachers of evolving technologies to better prepare students for tomorrow’s opportunities (Ribble, 2015). Ribble (2015) points out that educators may utilize outdated technology for various reasons. What happens next is, students leave for many reasons, such as alternative online schools. Districts, educators and technology staff need to collaborate together to help students be better prepared and to change the face of education we see today (Ribble, 2015).
Connections to digital Literacy
One of the biggest challenges in my position is working with students and teachers regarding digital literacy. Teachers feel ill prepared as we transition from those who are digital immigrants to newer educators who are on the cusp of being digital natives. Digital natives are not born knowing technology, they just grasp it more easily. It is just part of their life and it is always changing.
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I am a resource for my teachers but, a digital immigrant myself, I have always embraced technology, it still leaves me with gaps. The one thing I have learned is: none of us know everything regarding technology. Keeping an open mind, I am thrilled when I can assist a student with a video project but I am just as excited when they teach me something new. It happens every day. That’s what makes my job amazing and I love growing as a learner with them.
NPR Radio Broadcast
A Push to boost computer science learning, even at an early age
FEBRUARY 17, 2014. Time 6:05
SUMMARY- This article is focused on teaching students coding at an early age. This relates to guiding students with digital literacy. It is important that students learn to navigate new and changing technology as they develop as learners to better prepare them for the future.
*Click on the title to link to see the program transcript.
References
Emanuel, G.(Host). (2016, March 10). America's high school graduates look like other countries' high school dropouts. [Radio Episode Broadcast].
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/10/469831485/americas-high-school- graduates-look-like-other-countries-high-school-dropouts
Ribble, M. (2015). Digital citizenship in schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for
Technology in Education.
https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/03/10/469831485/americas-high-school- graduates-look-like-other-countries-high-school-dropouts
Ribble, M. (2015). Digital citizenship in schools. Eugene, OR: International Society for
Technology in Education.