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Post aimed at K12 and parents but interesting because it cites Gilster and clearly get's the idea that DL is about how we operate in a digital environment rather than how we operate the tools in a digital environment.

useful info re strength of passwords

Blog post by Doug Belshaw on mapping elements of web & digital literacies to each other and asking 'Are they the same?'

The 4-D Model is based on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) which is a larger framework for human or organizational change. Like AI itself, it is based on a shift in paradigms on human interaction. The core can be captured in the idea that we create the world as we describe it.

Social Media for Academics - Collection of social media resources I've produced for Sociological Imagination, the LSE impact blog, the Warwick Research Exchange and the Digital Change GPP

Sarah Knight (JISC) on the importance of digital literacy for learning and employability.

RT @josiefraser: Summary of technologies in use in the #JISC Developing Digital Literacies Programme http://t.co/90ntlTEp #digitalliteracy

An updated presentation by Doug Belshaw on diglit

"There is widespread agreement across Higher Education that the digital literacy of our students and staff will be critical in a future where technology will pervade the learning and teaching experience. What is less agreed is what we mean precisely about the term digital literacy?"

Josie Fraser, Helen Beetham etc on what digital literacy is and what it means for learners.

"Shortly before Christmas Boris, our doctoral researcher, presented the findings of our student questionnaire to the Project Board and Delivery Group and it made for an interesting meeting.  The questionnaire asked students about their use of digital technology and applications as well as testing their attitudes to digital skills as they relate to employability."

Why the digital divide is a problem in the academic workplace.

"In the sixth episode of our online radio programmes - JISC On Air - we are exploring how universities and colleges can help teaching staff, researchers, support and administrative staff to develop their digital literacies - those capabilities which prepare an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society. In part two of the show, we will be looking at how digital literacy underpins the academic success and employability of students. The show highlights how colleges and universities are developing holistic approaches and strategies for supporting the development of these skills and capabilities."

Digital literacies are about communicating and critical reflection.