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Computer Programming for All: A New Standard of Literacy

Everyone ought to be able to read and write; few people within the global mainstream would argue with that statement. But should everyone be able to program computers? http://www.readwriteweb.com/hack/2012/05/computer-programming-for-all-a-new-standard-of-literacy.php

A Curated Conversation on Digital Inclusion « The Heutagogic Archives

Digital Inclusion & Policy Overview; I previously promised to write a blog post on the practicalities and way forward relating to Digital Inclusion based on upcoming events. http://heutagogicarchive.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/a-curated-conversation-on-digital-inclusion/
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. Then it's worth knowing its main characteristics :

20 ways of thinking about digital literacy in higher education | Higher Education Network | Guardian Professional

http://www.guardian.co.uk/higher-education-network/blog/2012/may/15/digital-literacy-in-universities

World of E's

We want to help people understand that the Web is like Legos - you can build original things, take things apart or remix them, create and weave stories and narratives around your creations, etc. Why is webmaking important? http://erinknight.com/

TeachWebMaking

This wiki belongs to you ! https://teachwebmaking.mozillalabs.com/index.php/Main_Page

Web Literacy Skills: now in diagram form :) « rwxweb

http://rwxweb.wordpress.com/2012/01/30/web-literacy-skills-now-in-diagram-form/ Based on the web literacy skills post I made earlier. Thanks to Doug Belshaw for the idea of laying it out like this. On the above, I haven’t changed anything since my earlier post, but he also added some ideas of alternative skills / etc. worth considering.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/apr/21/digital-era-society-social-media

Whether the digital era improves society is up to its users – that's us | Danah Boyd | Comment is free | guardian.co.uk

Social media in particular has inexorably changed the world, driving openness and fear – but it is not beyond our control Most technology designers engage in their trade to make the world a better place.
http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/04/09/rethinking-digital-citizenship.aspx Schools have always been charged with the task of producing good citizens.

Turning Students into Good Digital Citizens -- THE Journal

http://librarianbyday.net/2012/04/03/the-definition-of-digital-literacy/

The Definition of Digital Literacy | Librarian by Day

The OITP Digital Literacy Task Force released it’s official definition of digital literacy this week on the District Dispatch blog. The short definition is accompanied by a six page primer (not yet available) that provides more in-depth information.
http://myles.jiscinvolve.org/wp/2012/04/03/jisc-at-association-of-university-administrators-aua-2012/

JISC at Association of University Administrators (AUA) 2012 « Myles Danson

Here Patrick Bellis of JISC Infonet and I Demystified JISC in just 5 slides then used Google Docs to suggest some resources for AUA members based on preparatory work (analysing the conference programme, and review of communications on the AUA JISCmail list and LinkedIn group).
What is safety now – not just in digital environments, but in a digitally enabled, networked world?

What does 'safe' look like in a digital age? | NetFamilyNews.org

From a marketer’s point of view, turning to social media outlets is a no-brainer.

The Job Hunt: Social Media Tips

“Everyone presents himself to the others and to himself, and sees himself in the mirrors of their judgements.

Behind the Mask of Digital Identity | Scott's eLearning Library

The Grimsby Institute wanted to create an infrastructure that would enable staff and students to use more mobile technology to enhance learning. They have improved the wifi connectivity in college and streamlined the software used to access college areas, as well as encouraging individuals to use their own technology.

The Grimsby Institute Group: Making it easy for students to use their own devices to learn | Excellence Gateway