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Excellent post on why so many are unable to use computers. Don't do stuff for them - make them responsible just as we are trying to do in the digital literacy strand. We could also stop people from drowning if we could just fence all the sea off...

Still to read but looks good. Aleks wrote a lot in the UK on computing, society and culture especially from a gaming perspective. Saw her give a really good talk on virtual worlds and education in Paisley once.

Josie Fraser arguing that we shouldn't conflate computer science with digital literacy (in the light of recent UK govt. statements and initiatives like Code Academy).

"The 5 Resources Model provides a framework to articulate the scope and dimensions of digital literacies. It is based on an established model of literacy which is underpinned by critical perspectives (the Four Resources Model of Critical Literacy, after Luke & Freebody). It has been adapted for the digital context. The model has been developed to encompass the varied perceptions and meanings attributed to digital literacy. On the one hand some stakeholders put a strong focus on ICT, i.e. the skills involved in using computers, software and digitally enabled devices; others emphasise the social and interpersonal, creative and communicative skills highlighted by social media and Web 2.0; there are also critical and intellectual approaches associated with the term digital scholarship. Different stakeholders tend to emphasise different skillsets. The model therefore provides an overarching framework against which groups can develop a shared sense of the parameters and scope of digital literacy. This can inform the curriculum and map to graduate attributes as well as contribute to staff development and employability agendas."

The difference between digital literacy and a computer driving licence. Also known as deep learning and being of the web.