What Digital Literacy Looks Like in a Classroom - 6 views
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Gladys Suarez on 16 Jul 15If students are "glued" 24/7 to their mobile devices, why is it necessary for schools to teach digital literacy? Who should teach it? And wait ... what does it even mean to be "digitally literate"? If these are questions you've heard or asked, you aren't alone.
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Gladys Suarez on 16 Jul 15We might think that our students are digital literate, but are they? Take a look at your classroom, school, and district...are we preparing them to this 21st century digital technology awareness. Why aren't educators ready?
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summerloeffler on 17 Jul 15I agree... it's so frustrating to learn that so many of my colleagues are not keeping up and being aware of what students are learning. You know how they say, 90% of learning comes from outside of the classroom. I feel that so many teachers are "programmed" in teacher training programs to focus on the old ways and that has not been effective in making learning fun for today's digital literate students.
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asuarez1 on 17 Jul 15Summer, I agree with you. I think professional development needs to focus more on how to incorporate the tools available in the classroom I have always said that just because a student uses a device for games does not mean he/she is computer literate or knows how to safely use it for learning.
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asuarez1 on 17 Jul 15Gladys, why teach digital literacy is a hot topic! Part of that is digital safety! Our school had a federal agent come talk to the students about online predators and digital safety in general. We would all be surprised at what the kids don't know about online safety.
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Gladys Suarez on 18 Jul 15Ana, it sure is! I most definitely agree with you because I know of many teachers that are scared to incorporate technology into their classrooms. It is mostly because they are scared (of misuse--by students). Also, they feel that they are not properly trained and they don't find the time to use technology. Most educators think it is a waste of time. As years go by I am seeing that students now a day get extremely motivated when they get to use technology in their classrooms and they sure learn a lot of information. Great that your school brought someone to talk to students about digital safety!
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Gladys Suarez on 18 Jul 15How can educators get help in incorporating technology into their lessons? Students want the technology to be available, teachers think it is a waste of time...Educators are not updated...
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Joanna Villarreal on 18 Jul 15Great article, Ana!!! I love how you selected an article that mentions topics that are covered in class.It is very important that student and teacher are digital literate. I've never heard the terms "digital natives" "digital literate" or digital immigrants," but I've heard others that imply the same. These "digital natives" may be able to navigate the digital world yet do not know where to go to look for sources lets say to help them with their homework. Sadly, there are "digital resistance" teachers/districts that are at fault. Yes, I made my own term for folks who are scared to use technology with their students and I can understand why. The internet can be very dangers, but that is why we should be encouraged to learn and teach internet safety. Just this week, the Professional Development admin at our district told me about sites that educators can use to "clean-up" videos from any marketing ads. We all know how these videos come with ads that sometimes may be inappropriate. There are some many tools and we are not taking advantage of them. Either we do not know or it is easier for us not to know about them. On another note. I loved the funny powerpoint video. It goes hand in hand with the text we are reading about. I may show share both the book and the video with my Boss who always gives me a hard time about my powerpoints.
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Marie Evans on 18 Jul 15Digital Literacy! Just because students are raised immersed in technology does not mean they know how to use it appropriately! Students need guidance to learn how to use technology effectively and appropriately. Perhaps if one thinks about being dropped off at the front door of the Library of Congress, without a guide, map or information desk!! How overwhelming would that experience be???
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Gladys Suarez on 21 Jul 15It would be overwhelming indeed. An educator should introduce digital literacy as if the student is new to the topic. Through hands-on activities and daily use, students should become great digital experts with tools they love.