www.socialens.com/blog/2011/02/05/the-difference-between-digital-literacy-and-digital-fluency/

Gathering information from any format and making sense of that information.

Using the information that is gathered and being able to communicate it to

others.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/quarterly/inquiry_learning/article.html

http://ctdblog.northwestern.edu/2012/04/10/gifted-kids-may-be-tech-savvy-but-are-they-fluent/

We need to have a deeper understanding of technologies

Images Ethical Considerations

Absence of Gatekeepers

Inappropriate content

Increase in the skills needed to be fluent

Issues are not limited to those mentioned.

The internet and digital technology is an ever changing place and therefore the issues involved are always changing.

Anti – LiteracyRejects the possibility that there could be any use for technology

Pre – LiteracyRecognises that there is something to be gained if they improve their skills

LiteracyHas acquired basic abilities that allow for

the full use of technologies

FluencyThey are able to know when and why to

use different forms of technology.

First hand experiences are the most ideal

Introduce and expose students to many different forms of technologies

Teach skills that encourage the responsible use of these

Technologies.http://smartblogs.com/education/2012/09/25/solution-fluency/

How can we incorporate technologies into our everyday teaching to enhance

digital fluency?

Will the issues involved change overtime?

Does digital fluency fit in with the current trend of 21st century learner?

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