{"id":162,"date":"2019-10-04T06:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/tlcommons\/?p=162"},"modified":"2019-07-22T13:28:19","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T21:28:19","slug":"exploring-a-digital-literacy-model","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.kpu.ca\/tlcommons\/exploring-a-digital-literacy-model\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring a Digital Literacy Model"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I still find myself wondering what digital literacy really\nmeans in higher education. Despite presenting a concise explanation of what\ndigital literacy means in my last post, I am still pondering its true meaning! Although\nunsure, I think the reason for my continued inquiry is associated with the continuing\ntransformation of technology.&nbsp; As\ntechnology evolves so too does digital literacy and thus its relationship to\nhigher education. Additionally, technological transformation is not linear, but\nrather a multidimensional concept that relies heavily on current global\ntechnological progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My investigation into digital literacy yielded some\nexcellent resources that have helped me, and perhaps you too, gain a better\nunderstanding of the various components of digital literacy.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MediaSmarts, a non-profitable organization identifies as\nCanada\u2019s Centre for Digital and Media Literacy is a highly recommended site for\ninformation on the key concepts of digital literacy or current media and\ndigital issues. Although their target audience is school aged and teenagers,\nthey have developed several resources that shed light on what it means to be\ndigitally literate applicable to all ages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the current resources on digital literacy have only\nbeen available to elementary and secondary schools in the last 10 years. This\nmeans the students that we have sitting in our post-secondary classrooms may\nnot yet have had the opportunity to learn about digital literacy. The idea that\nthere may be knowledge variances among our post-secondary students related to\ndigital literacy which I will need to attend to, convinces me that\nunderstanding the main principles of digital literacy myself should be a\npriority in my own classroom.&nbsp; \n\nOne way that I am working towards making digital\nliteracy more of a priority in my classroom is taking time to understand\ndifferent perspectives on digital literacy in education. I have found that the\nMediaSmarts Digital Literacy Model (pictured below) provides an informative,\nyet concise way to portray some of the main ideas of digital literacy. The\nmodel incorporates three main principles of Use, Understand and Create.&nbsp; \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/digital-literacy-model.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use refers to the technical side of understanding how to\naccess, navigate and operate the tools of technology. The Understand principle\nis a crucial aspect of digital literacy which is when someone can \u201ccomprehend,\ncontextualize, and critically evaluate digital media [to be able to] make\ninformed decisions about what we do and encounter online\u201d (MediaSmarts, 2018).\nFinally, Create focuses on the \u201cability to produce content and effectively\ncommunicate through a variety of digital media tools\u201d (MediaSmarts, 2018).&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MediaSmarts also provides a variety of resources available\nfor both students and teachers. Some resources include tips for fostering\ndigital literacy in the classroom, information on digital citizenship as well\nas interactive games to help participants gauge their understanding of\nauthenticating information they find online! I have posted some of the\nresources I have referred to at the bottom of this post.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would have more questions on digital literacy or have\nfound beneficial resources that you\u2019d like to share, please don\u2019t hesitate to\npost a comment below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MediaSmarts&nbsp;(2016).&nbsp;On The Loose: A Guide to Life Online For Post-Secondary Students. Retrieved from&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/sites\/mediasmarts\/files\/guides\/on_the_loose.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/sites\/mediasmarts\/files\/guides\/on_the_loose.pdf<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MediaSmarts&nbsp;(n.d.). Digital Literacy 101. Retrieved from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/teacher-resources\/digital-literacy-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/teacher-resources\/digital-literacy-101<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MediaSmarts&nbsp;(n.d.) Reality Check: The Game. Retrieved from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/digital-media-literacy\/educational-games\/reality-check-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/mediasmarts.ca\/digital-media-literacy\/educational-games\/reality-check-game<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I still find myself wondering what digital literacy really means in higher education. Despite presenting a concise explanation of what digital literacy means in my last post, I am still pondering its true meaning! 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