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Digital Literacy- Group 4

Who teaches it?

Most teachers are currently doing it, which can take away from curriculum content instruction.

Why?


 * Because most schools do not have courses / curriculums set up to teach students the tech skills they need to use in their other classes.
 * And it is assumed that students "just Know these skills" which most of them do not.

What should students know?
 * Know the fundamentals of how computers and other technology work.
 * They need to understand appropriate use of technology and electronic communication.
 * They need to know that through technology, they are empowered to use their creativity.
 * The need to know how to access, evaluate and use the information they find and not just assume that its valid just because its on the internet.
 * They need to know what to do with the information they've gathered and their purpose in using digital resources.
 * They must understand the technology is a means, it is not the end.

What are three ways that you can be responsible for digital literacy in your grade or content area?
 * Instruct and model to students appropriate use of digital resources for research and communication
 * Require them to explore and use varied and different modes of digital literacy
 * Learn how to integrate digital literacy with other more traditional methodologies of research and learning
 * As a teacher you are responsible for determining the different levels of digital literacy with your students so you must incorporate differentiated digital learning techniques.

What does your school do to foster digital literacy? What should your school do?
 * We have a digital literacy (elective) class
 * We encourage our teachers to use technology in the classroom
 * Our summer inservices are very focused on technology and giving those skills to teachers
 * Stop inhibiting teachers who are at the cutting edge of technology
 * Support, teachers who are technologically challenged
 * Not jus throw technology at the staff and tell them they now have to do it.