Digital literacy is the constellation of knowledge and skills, and competences necessary for thriving in a technology-saturated culture As information, entertainment, and persuasion are now shared digitally and personal, social and professional relationships through interaction with social media as well as mass media and popular culture, people of all ages need the ability to access, analyze, create, reflect and take action using a wide variety of digital tools, forms of expression and communication strategies (2017, p. 6). According to David Buckingham, Digital Literacy is more than learning how to use keyboards, computers, and searching for information online. Digital Literacy is so much more, we need to teach students how to use and evaluate information while thinking critically. Digital Literacy is about teaching people how to use media as well and thinking and learning about the social, economic, and cultural implications of media (2006). The definition of Digital Literacy has varied in the many books and articles that I have read. If I had to define digital literacy I would say that it is print on electronic devices. Being digital literate has to do with being able to search for and evaluate information but also being able to take the information in and creating something with the knowledge. It’s also important to be able reflect on the information that the students access as well as the process of completing the research or creating media.
I love this quote because no matter what is created whether it is art, theatre, videos, games, or technology people react to the items differently. I love looking at the different forms of creativity because I am able to see many different ways people create things. As I am watching and looking at the different forms of creativity I think about if I could create that project or not. I also think about how I could make it better or what I would do differently. I believe that everyone that creates things uses experiences and other creations as inspirations for their new projects. Creativity allows adults and children to express themselves and share their work with others. The process of creating something gives people the opportunity to understand the material more fully. It also allows people to release some of the stresses of everyday life. “If we want to use the internet or computer games or other digital media to teach, we need to equip students to understand and to critique these media: We cannot regard them as neutral means of delivering information, and we should use them in a merely functional or instrumental way” (Buckingham, 2006, p. 263). I chose this quote because the classes in Digital Literacy certificate program have taught me that using the technology is not enough. I need to teach the students how to use the technology, the benefits, and understanding how and why we should use the technology. I now believe that it’s important for students to be able to search, analyze, critique, and reflect on their technology use.
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