eLiteracy—What is It?is it?

Adapted from Leadingedgecertification.org

Literacy—Traditional Definition

The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read, write, and the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak...so as to take part in that society. –Wikipedia 5/4/2009

Defining eLiteracy

Most definitions of e-literacy or digital literacy cover three ‘abilities’: The ability to use digital technology,

communication tools or networks to locate, evaluate, use and create information.

The ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers.

The ability to perform tasks effectively in a digital environment.

Traditional School Model -- Access to Information Hierarchy

Learning Takes Place Within School Walls

Modern School Model -- Access to Information Hierarchy

Leading to Anytime/Anywhere

Learning!

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."Traditional model of access to knowledge. An adult provides the information to the student. The student relies on the adult and the textbook.

Modern model is students collaborate and work together to construct their own knowledge from the resources they are provided and have access to. Here is a model of a modern "library" or now called "Learning Commons.”

ELiteracy

Refers to the awarenesses, skills, understandings, and reflective approaches necessary for an individual to operate comfortably in information-rich and IT-enabled environments- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

•Book2Cloud Learning Examples• Click the link above to see examples of one tool which

can be use to collaboratively develop deep understanding of text.

Collaborative Digital Presentations Enrich Projects (Tech2Learn Series) Click the link above to see how a science teacher requires

students to "teach back" chemistry concepts to their peers via online demonstrations created with tech tools like Google Docs, Keynote, and PowerPoint.

•First Grade iPad Classroom• Click the link above to view the learning at Lost Lake

Elementary School

eLiteracy Examples