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ECDL perception vs reality report 2018. Library Futures 1 16 to 18 year olds digital and info literacy FINAL. Overview of National Information Literacy Framework Scotland. Working with partners to create an information literate Scotland. There was a posting on LIS-LINK@JISCMAIL.AC.UK by Karen Rolfe, Assistant Librarian User Services @ National Oceanographic Library summarising the information she received to a question she had posed about the technology\software\applications that people are using to support information literacy.

working with partners to create an information literate Scotland

Tabetha Newman presentation - Digital Literacy literature review: from terminology to action. Feedback on LibLitLearn via Padlet. What is Digital Intelligence (DQ?) 8 digital skills we must teach our children. The social and economic impact of technology is widespread and accelerating.

8 digital skills we must teach our children

The speed and volume of information have increased exponentially. Experts are predicting that 90% of the entire population will be connected to the internet within 10 years. With the internet of things, the digital and physical worlds will soon be merged. These changes herald exciting possibilities. But they also create uncertainty. Growing up with the internet - House of Lords Select Committee on Communications. Digital Friday (University of Dundee) Digital Friday brings you a new digital application every week - something to help you study, learn, teach, or just to help you to get more organised.

Digital Friday (University of Dundee)

If you want to see your favourite tool or application featured here in future weeks, please email Andy Jackson at a.z.jackson@dundee.ac.uk. And if you missed Digital January back in 2017 click here to go and see it - 20 killer tools and apps to sort your digital world out. If you're interested in promoting and sharing your use of digital technology in learning, teaching or research, the Digital Literacies Community of Practice would like to hear from you.

Again, email Andy Jackson for more details. If you want to comment on the project or make suggestions you can do so here. How Digital Are You? A reflective questionnaire. CfE Technologies competencies framework. The EU Digital Competence Framework 2.0. DigComp 2.0 identifies the key components of digital competence in 5 areas which can be summarised as below:

The EU Digital Competence Framework 2.0

Library Futures 1: 16-18 year-olds’ digital and information literacy audit. University Libraries make significant investments in introducing new students to their services and in providing them with the skills and knowledge they need to use them effectively.

Library Futures 1: 16-18 year-olds’ digital and information literacy audit

However, many of our clients have told us that this part of their work would be much easier and more effective if they knew more about students’ information literacy and digital lives prior to coming to university. This digital and information literacy study aimed to respond to this challenge, and the public report can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. Martin Moyle, Director of Services at UCL Library Services commented: “The way in which students learn is changing as rapidly as online technologies are evolving; they have access to an often overwhelming volume of information across numerous channels, both new and old. House of Lords Select Committee Report on Digital Skills. EU Report: Upskilling Pathways - New opportunities for adults. Close to 70 million Europeans struggle with basic reading and writing calculation using digital tools in everyday life Without these skills they are at higher risk of unemployment, poverty and social exclusion.

EU Report: Upskilling Pathways - New opportunities for adults

In June 2016, the Commission proposed the setting up of a ''Skills Guarantee" to address this challenge. The resulting initiative, now called "Upskilling Pathways" was adopted by the Council on 19 December 2016. NMC Horizon Report for Higher Education (2017) Scottish Government - Enhancing Learning and Teaching Through the Use of Digital Technology. Introduction Our Vision The Scottish Government is committed to improving education in Scotland and delivering the best possible life chances for all of our children and young people.

Scottish Government - Enhancing Learning and Teaching Through the Use of Digital Technology.

The National Improvement Framework and Scottish Education Delivery Plan demonstrate this commitment. Our overarching vision for Scottish Education is therefore clear: excellence through raising attainment: ensuring that every child achieves the highest standards in literacy and numeracy, set out within Curriculum for Excellence levels, and the right range of skills, qualifications and achievements to allow them to succeed; and achieving equity: ensuring that every child has the same opportunity to succeed, with a particular focus on closing the poverty-related attainment gap. Digital Learning & Teaching Strategy for Scotland - views of 8-11 year-olds.

20 ways of thinking about digital literacy in higher education. Josie Fraser, social and educational technologist, Leicester City Council First define what you mean by digital literacy: The definition I most frequently use is this one: digital literacy = digital tool knowledge + critical thinking + social engagement.

20 ways of thinking about digital literacy in higher education

Then it's worth knowing its main characteristics: • It supports and helps develop traditional literacies• It's a life-long practice• It's about skills, competencies and critical reflection on how these skills and competencies are applied• It's about social engagement Top tips for developing the digital literacy of non-traditional students: Begin by exploring the ways in which the group are already using mobile and web based technologies.

Many of them will already be engaging with tech for personal use, for example Skyping relatives, keeping in touch on Facebook or using mobile phones. Guidance on using social media for research from GSR. General Teaching Council - professional guidance on social media. Domains of Digital Literacies - Jisc model. Digital literacy in the classroom. How important is it? - ResourcEd. “Never before has there been a more powerful influence on human behavior, irrespective of country or culture, than the combined effect of digital technologies.” Mervyn Eyre, executive vice president, Fujitsu Americas The digital world offers tremendous benefits to us all. It provides platforms that allow us to connect and collaborate. It opens up opportunities to learn about new and important issues, and it empowers innovation in ways that were unimaginable just a few years ago.

Today, the advancement of technology has permeated every aspect of our lives. What is digital literacy? “More than 11 million people in the UK do not have basic digital skills. Making sure pupils are employable is an obvious driver for schools.