This paper reviews the definitions of digital and ICT literacy that have been adopted in cross-national studies, investigates the approaches to the assessment of digital and ICT literacy that have been employed in those studies and articulates the criteria that should guide the development of a global measure of digital and ICT literacy skills. Furthermore, the paper includes an appraisal of prospects for such a development.
"In collaboration with several content area organizations, the Partnership for 21st Century Skills developed a series of ICT Literacy Maps illustrating the intersection between Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy and core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science and social studies (civics/government, geography, economics, history). The maps enable educators to gain concrete examples of how ICT Literacy can be integrated into core subjects, while making the teaching and learning of core subjects more relevant to the demands of the 21st century."
Schools are uniquely positioned to serve as the primary vehicle
through which young people can develop the knowledge, skills, and motivation to
use the Internet in a safe, responsible, and effective manner.
Currency - Published 2002, the internet changes rapidly, not all information may be current
Reliability - fact based, many cited sources, previous studies, reports etc.
Authority - Author has degrees in education and law, no sponsors on this page
Purpose - To provide aid for educators for safe internet use for student, no ads on this page
Currency - Published 2002, the internet changes rapidly, not all information may be current
Reliability - fact based, many cited sources, previous studies, reports etc.
Authority - Author has degrees in education and law, no sponsors on this page
Purpose - To provide aid for educators for safe internet use for student, no ads on this page
PLNs or Personal Learning Networks are one of the lifelong learning strategies that are enhanced through the internet. Will Richardson is a well-known commentator on digital education and this short clip and blog entry are a useful resource for talking with students about developing a PLN.