Today in a digital age academic practices is
associated with effective utilization of computer based technologies which has
a great impact in the transmission of knowledge and skills through collaboration
in a networked environment (Blummer, 2008). Therefore it is very important for the
educationists to assess themselves on their competencies on the key issues
dealing with information and knowledge management and its applicability for
effective teaching and learning through the use of Information and
Communication Technologies.
Digital literacy comprises a range of abilities from
basic computing skills to the creation of multimodal texts and general access and
use of ICTs.
Experience of Digital Consumption in Academic Practices
There are no doubts that digital transformation has
impacted every industry including business, politics, education and many
others. Educators in different learning dimensions have realized the
significance of computer based technologies and it is application in a
classroom (Blummer, 2008; Kajee
and Balfour, 2011).
Through this training/course which intend to build
us with more digital literacy competencies, it is my great hope that as educators
we shall make a drastic changes to our instructional methods and strategies,
mode of assessments, pedagogical approach, general class management, and to
make sure it positively impacts students in general learning process through
effective online collaboration using various online collaborative tools.
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The acquisition of digital literacy among the
educators may lead to effective deployment of educational technology which
makes learning collaborative and interactive. Augmented,
virtual, and mixed reality are examples of transformative technology that
enhance teacher instruction while simultaneously creating immersive lessons
that are fun and engaging for the student.
Course expectations
Generally this is the very begging of the journey
which aims at imparting educators from different zones across the world with
enough digital literacy skills and it is applicability in teaching and
learning. It is my pleasure that I will be able to share experience with people
across the world and having a networked collaborative sessions with experienced
facilitators to cover four major topics including the following:
Blummer, B. (2008) ‘Digital literacy practices among
youth populations : A review of the literature By Barbara Blummer Abstract’, Education
Libraries: Childrens Resources.
Kajee, L. and Balfour, R. (2011) ‘Students’ access to digital literacy at a South African university: Privilege and marginalisation’, Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies.
- Online participation and digital literacy
- Open learning-sharing and openness
- Learning in communities-networked collaborative learning
- Designing for online and blended learning
Finally making general assessment for lessons learnt
and recommendation for best future practices will be made.
References
Kajee, L. and Balfour, R. (2011) ‘Students’ access to digital literacy at a South African university: Privilege and marginalisation’, Southern African Linguistics and Applied Language Studies.
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Hi Charles, I'm curious to learn more on how you teach digital literacy and especially information literacy to your students at your library? Do you have online courses or do you meet your students in class? Kind regards, Sarah
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