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variety of technical, cognitive, social and emotional skills which users need in order to function effectively in a digital environment.

Graphic literacy, Navigation, Context, Skepticism, Focus, Ethical Behavior

Graphic literacy – thinking visually

In his article in the February Educational Leadership ("Learning with Blogs and Wikis"), Bill Ferriter argues that digital tools like RSS feeds and aggregators help educators advance their professional learning. But first, some teachers need to join the ranks of the literate

Sadly, digital illiteracy is more common that you might think in schools. There are hundreds of teachers that haven't yet mastered the kinds of tools that have become a part of the fabric of learning—and life—for our students. We ban cell phones, prohibit text messaging, and block every Web application that our students fall in love with. We see gaming as a corrupting influence in the lives of children and remain convinced that Google is making us stupid. 

In an atmosphere of academic excellence, Quest aims to foster the type of learning that is possible today—learning based on access to online resources and tools from around the globe, learning that supports customized content for every student on demand, learning that is game-like in its ability to inspire and motivate. “In an age when low-income urban kids continue to drop out of school at alarming rates, yet research is consistently showing the high levels of engagement youth are exhibiting in various media platforms, it is incumbent upon educators to take notice and indeed redirect teaching methods to meet the needs and interests of students,” says Schwartz.

a robust industry mentorship program allow students opportunities to learn alongside experts, s

critical pedagogic tool in secondary education.”

the knowledge and experience needed to perform a specific task or job

Skill

ability to apply knowledge, know-how and skills in a habitual or changing situation