Strategic approaches to the development of digital literacies
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Strategic approaches to the development of digital literacies
This workshop will cover the eight essential elements of digital literacies, exploring ways in which AMICAL institutions can benefit from a strategic approach to the area. The sessions will be of particular use to those who wish to think critically about the role of universities in 21st century society. Participants will leave the workshop empowered with the knowledge and skills to begin implementing digital literacies in a relevant context at their home institution.
Intended for: librarians, faculty and technologists who are interested, or already involved, in the integration of digital literacies at the course or strategic level at their institution.
Any burning questions?
CC0 Evan Kirby
Structure of the day
09:15 - Session 1: Preparing the
ground (Multi-structural)
11:15 - BREAK
11:30 - Session 2: Laying the
foundations (Relational)
12:30 - LUNCH
13:30 - Session 3: Building the
structure (Extended abstract)
15:00 - BREAK
15:15 - Session 4: Making it
watertight (Extended abstract)
16:15 - END
SOLO Taxonomy
Session 1
Preparing the ground 09:15 - 11:15
Session 1 structure
09:20 - Introductions
09:45 - Just One Thing
09:55 - Competency, Literacy,
Fluency
10:25 - The Essential Elements
of Digital Literacies
Introductions
Say hello to the person sitting next to you. On a post it, draw/write:
When you’re finished, give it to the person who it represents!
Just One Thing
Now write down ONE thing you would like to get out of today.
It could be something concrete or something more abstract - it’s up to you!
(once you’re done, please stick your post-it up on the wall)
Competency, Literacy, Fluency
What would you say are the differences between the following?
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The Essential Elements of Digital Literacies
BREAK
Session 2
Laying the foundations 11:30 - 12:30
Session 2 structure
11:30 - The Importance of
Context
11:50 - Defining the Essential
Elements
The Importance of Context
How might the different context of these institutions influence their approach to the development of digital literacies?
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The Importance of Context
“Computational/Digital Literacy demonstrates the ability to understand the uses of digital devices and media for learning, working, communicating and collaborating and to employ such devices in our lives. It is the ability to understand and evaluate the special challenges posed by the complexity of digital sources and environments.”
The Importance of Context
“Technical Literacy demonstrates the ability to understand and use technology effectively and to think critically about issues and decisions related to technology in society.”
The Importance of Context
“AUP’s mission is to educate its graduates to communicate effectively in a world of many languages...to be digitally literate in a world of swift-paced change; to understand the ethical imperatives of living in such a world…”
The Importance of Context
“When you walk across the stage at graduation you will be equipped with the digital literacy necessary to lead in a world of swift-paced change, and the compassion to recognize the vital importance of differences between individuals, cultures, and disciplines.”
The Importance of Context
Goal H. Develop the skills and abilities to thoughtfully seek information, critically analyze sources, and clearly formulate complex ideas
Outcome H.6. Identify and access information resources efficiently and effectively based upon the Association of College and Research Libraries standards
INFORMATION LITERACY
The Importance of Context
Goal I. Investigate how digital technology can facilitate inquiry and the advancement of knowledge
Outcome I.1 Demonstrate how digital technology can contribute to understanding
Outcome I.2. Demonstrate the ability to use digital technology to enhance analysis, description and presentation
COMPUTER LITERACY
Defining the Essential Elements
In pairs, start defining the Essential Elements for a particular context - either your own institution, or one of the three examples given.
Aim to try and define at least three of them, so that you can start to see the overlaps!
Cu
Cr
Co
Cultural
Creative
Cn
Constructive
Cf
Confident
Cg
Cognitive
Ct
Critical
Ci
Civic
EIGHT ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF DIGITAL LITERACIES
Communicative
LUNCH
Session 3
Building the structure 13:30 - 15:00
Session 3 structure
13:30 - Sharing back outputs
from pre-lunch activity
13:50 - What is the role of
universities in 21st century society?
Sharing back outputs from pre-lunch activity
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What is the role of universities in 21st century society?
BREAK
Session 4
Making it watertight 13:30 - 15:00
Session 4 structure
15:15 - The importance of
‘productive ambiguity’
15:30 - Revisiting ‘Just One
thing’
15:45 - Next steps
16:00 - (Optional) further
discussion
The importance of ‘productive ambiguity’
Revisiting ‘Just One Thing’
Did we get what we wanted to out of today?
Let’s have a look!
Next steps
What are you going to do as a result of today’s workshop?
Write down 1-3 things you’re planning to do on a post-it...
(feel free to draw or write, or both!)
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Thanks for coming!
(Optional) further discussion
Topics we could discuss:
References
Outputs
Outputs
What’s ONE THING we want to get out of today?
Outputs
Competency / Literacy / Fluency
Outputs
Next steps?