The EnGauge 21st Century skills article provide a great framework for creating digital-age literacy. Though I found this article very outdated, the foundational period around 2000 did provide a focus on how the use of technology would influence education. I specifically liked how 21st century learning included digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication, and high productivity.
Of these insights, digital-age literacy is the starting point for teaching digital literacy. Since I work with high school students, I don't focus on the primary skills of using a keyboard, learning the basics around computer use, etc. I do assume most students are digital natives in this way, but I do not think this is a privileged or naive mindset, rather it reflects my experience with my students and goal to begin within the zone of proximal development. I would focus on digital-age literacy to really serve the whole student interaction with technology. EnGauge explores digital literacy through the following domains:
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AuthorAs a teacher and community advocate I strive to remedy the challenges of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), poverty and violence. I'm intrigued by the motivation that is cultivated by different supportive and discouraging learning environment, and how overcoming the achievement gap can transform our society. Archives
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