Jovanie Gomez's List: Digital Literacy

• Defining Digital Literacy
• digital literacy means the ability to locate, evaluate, and use digital information
• Digital literacy also includes the ability to effectively use a range of technologies (e.g., computers, mobile devices) and Internet-enabled services (e.g., Blogs,Twitter, Facebook, YouTube). These different components of digital literacy are of equal significance. Without access, people cannot develop digital literacy; without digital literacy, they cannot gain maximum benefit from online resources

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• • Ability for a person to use digital technology in a digital environment with use of digital manipulation, apply and acknowledge locations, networking, and create information.
• The ability to use digital technology, communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.
• • The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers.  ² 
   
  •  A person’s ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment... Literacy includes the ability to read and interpret media, to reproduce data and images through digital manipulation, and to evaluate and apply new knowledge gained from digital environments.  ³ 
   
   
• • Digital Strategy Glossary of Key Terms  http://www.digitalstrategy.govt.nz/Media-Centre/Glossary-of-Key-Terms/ accessed August 21, 2008.
   
  • Paul Gilster,  Digital Literacy, New York: Wiley and Computer Publishing, 1997, p.1.
   
  • Barbara R. Jones-Kavalier and Suzanne L. Flannigan:  Connecting the Digital Dots: Literacy of the 21st Century;  http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/ConnectingtheDigitalDotsL/39969
   
  •  http://www.slideshare.net/thecorkboard/digital-literacy-in-a-20-world 
   
  •  http://www.slideshare.net/verzosaf/information-literacy-and-digital-literacy-l-life-long-learning-initiatives/ 
     
   
  •  http://www.nirak.net/2007/09/13/chart-about-you-guessed-it-information-literacy/ 
     
   
  •  http://infosearcher.typepad.com/infosearcher/resources/digitalliteracy.html

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• Digital Literacy database empowers 21st-century learners with the knowledge and skill set to safely and effectively navigate the digital world
• safely use real-world Web sites and software to create unique user-generated content including: podcasts, public service announcements, multimedia presentations, digital business plans, and dynamic articles
• • Variety of options to be viewed like tools for the digital age, search and research skills, simple gaming and internet biographies provided on the left side of the page in present viewed page.
• Database articles explore cyberbullying, digital etiquette, career information and preparedness, various digital platforms, and technology's biggest movers and shakers
• • Video provided to learn more on Digital Literacy.
• • Green- Other sources from experienced instructors

• Teachers and Librarians Are Saying...

   
    **STARRED REVIEW** "It's hard to judge which is more valuable here—the excellent article content or the impressive, practical hands-on activities...Highly recommended for school and public libraries."
    —Booklist
   
    "This is something that ALL schools must have. The content, topics, etc....is amazing. So relevant, extensive, hits all different levels. Everything we need and so much more is here."
    —Shannon Miller, Technology Integrationist Specialist, Van Meter, IA
• • Articles aligned to Common Core, AASL, and ISTE standards
   
  •   Interactive activities allow students to apply knowledge and create digital content
   
  •   Lesson plans created by Michelle Luhtala, Library Department Chair, New Canaan HS, CT
   
  •   User-friendly browse and comprehensive search make information easy to find
   
  •   Instant translation offers articles in over 50 languages
   
  •   Text-to-speech and optional text highlighting supports struggling readers and ELLs
   
  •   Social bookmarking lets users share information with friends and family
   
  •   Weekly quizzes and polls invite user interaction
   
  •   iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and netbook compatible

  • Database features included are advanced and provide more information with sources and opinions from instructors included.

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