Digital

Literacy
Lesson 1: Key terms and concept
"If people aren't taught the
language of sound and
images, shouldn't they be
considered as illiterate as if
they left college without
being able to read and
write?"
-GEORGE LUCAS-
 Objectives
At the end of this lesson, students must be able to;

discuss the importance of understanding the

key terms and concept related to digital
literacy; and

write a reflectionnare on the essential

uderstanding of the terms and concepts
 It is more than just the technical
What Is Digital adeptness of operating digital
devices, like laptops, smartphones,
Literacy? tablets, smart watch, etc. It entails
an interweaving of cognitive skills
Digital literacy, also known as cyber literacy, and a sense of responsibility to
is a life skill competence needed for survival execute tasks in our digital world.
in the world of computers.
In other words, digital literacy covers
It calls for one's awareness of computers and specific skills and competencies to
the Internet's promises and perils. general awareness and ethical
These tasks, according to Alkali & Hamburger viewpoints- aspects needed in
in Hossain (2014), include, but not limited to, keeping current on new technologies.
deciphering user interfaces, browsing the Hence, there a need to know what are
Internet, working with databases, and the key terms and concepts
chatting in chat rooms. associated with digital literacy.
Defined by many, digital/cyber literacy is the ability of a person
to find and assess information through the use of different
digital platforms. As such, literacy is complex and multifaceted.

In the context of 21st-century learning, literacy is measured in

the teachers' and students' capability to make sound judgments
in the choice and use of the current and emerging technology
in teaching and developing the macro skills- listening, speaking,
reading, writing, and viewing.

In all phases of the educative process, digital literacy is really

making sense of digital media distributed via electronic devices.
Which should come first- digital learning platform
or digital literacy?

While the former is former is viewed as an environment for

learning to take place, the latter is seen as the outcome of
the learning tasks one is engaged in.

In other words, digital learning platform is an effective

means in promoting digital literacy such that digital
literacy is only fully achieved if a person works on a digital
platform.

Dennis, et. al (2013) emphasized interactivity in taking

advantage of new capabilities brought about by
technology.
Simply reading about teaching skills and pedagogies does not
guarantee that one can become effective teachers. It is the
actual teaching experiences in the field that provide teachers
with insights on what constitute effective teaching.

Teachers are at the forefront of educating the students

on how to be responsible in a virtual environment. More
than ever, everyone has to be cautious on their digital
footprint.

As we send e-mails, register on a forum, post of social media, are tagged/mentioned in

someone else's posts, tag others in our posts, visit websites, send texts, store rewards
cards, use GPS or even carry a mobile device that has wifi turned on we are leaving
behind digital traits and digital footprints. Therefore, let us remain cognizant of the
consequences of our actions to the rest of the digital citizens out there.
Thank You!!
 DIGITAL
LITERACY
Lesson 2: Digital Tools and Digital
Citizenship
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of this lesson, students must be able to;

describe the digital citizen; and

promote the use of digital tools as an

aid to teaching and learning.
INPUT
Over the years, research has shown that the proper use of
technology can enhance students' learning. Who has not
owned a cell phone nowadays? Laptops are even becoming
ubiquitous.

Lesson designs and instructional plans are anchored on

various models and teaching philosophies. Along with the
changes in the educational landscape, pre-service teachers
must be adept in the use of varied digital tools in developing
appropriate learning opportunities through technology-
enhanced strategies that support the diverse needs of the
students.
 Each time one is engaged in a virtual environment, a certain
degree of responsibility is expected.

There are cyberspace rules to follow. These include, but not

limited to, using respectful and kind language, treating others the
way one wants to be treated, not sharing private information, not
plagiarizing or stealing from the web without proper referencing
and citation, and following security measures at all times.
Anyone can be a victim of emotional scarring, fake companies
trying to get private information, being redirected to phony
websites or on messages (ads) that pop up while surfing the
web.
These could not have happened if all digital citizens adhere
to cyber protocols.
Considerably, it is necessary that we know how to
safeguard our privacy by being critical when we post,
upload, download, or copy any piece of information in and
from the web.
It is advisable that we exercise careful judgment about the
information we have before us to refrain from accessing from
bogus sites or from getting counterfeited data.

How do we know a personal site?

What about a site by a nonprofit entity?
by an education or government entity?

It is also wise to know whether the information original or a

collection of links with resources cited clearly.
AS A NEWBIE, THERE ARE WAYS TO CHECK
CREDIBLE SITES. HERE ARE SOME TIPS:

Common credible URLs include .gov, .edu, .org

and .biz.com.net.
The home page has the author's name or the
organization.
A 'Contact Us Link' also provides at more
information like e-mail address and telephone
number.
There are updated notations found each page
(usually at the bottom provide supporting
documentation.
AS A NEWBIE, THERE ARE WAYS TO CHECK
CREDIBLE SITES. HERE ARE SOME TIPS:

The site is easy to navigate and links are clearly

identified.
Examine also the Terms of Use before deciding
to sign for an account.

There are also notices indicating that the site

has been checked for accessibility. Take notice
of advertising.

Do not be easily influenced by ads.

With the inventions of computers and the birth of Internet, change
on viewpoints has become dramatic.

Students are taught on the importance of respectfully questioning

an author's claim, of carefully evaluating the materials at hand and
of critically inferring what has not been included.

It is only through these that one can be digitally competent.

Along with the knowledge of cyber protocols is the understanding
how can digital tools aid in teaching and learning. Finley (2012),
identified several of the many online tools that can be used for
educational purposes.
 THE LIST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

multimodal texts news items photos pictograms

political cartoons signs

symbols timelines videos websites

With the new ways of teaching and learning, pre-
service teachers are expected to be digital literates.

They must be adept in the use of these digital tools to address

students' needs in acquiring the necessary competencies.

The New York Department of Education, in Crowley (2014),

defines digital literacy as the ability to use technology tools for
varied purposes.

Also, digitally literate people strategically use technology to

locate and assess the information, to produce and share
original content, to connect and collaborate with others to
achieve many academic, professional, and personal goals.
THANK
YOU!!
 DIGITAL
LITERACY
Lesson 1: Elements of Digital
Literacy
OBJECTIVES
Students must be able to:

summarize the elements of digital

literacy, and

apply these elements in a selected

and meaningful learning episode.
 INPUT
The information available online is not regulated. Anyone can post
anytime, anywhere, and information can be readily accessed. As such,
the need to be critical when evaluating posted information has never
been so important.
The acquisition of new knowledge and skills on digital wellness must
be given priority. It includes the ability for data users to evaluate, to
reflect on the possible dangers the new media has come with, and to
close if not lessen the apparent digital gap.

Hence, in this lesson, pre-service teachers need to know what the

elements of cyber/digital literacy are and how they can apply these
elements in a meaningful teaching-learning context.
Doug Belshaw (2014) presented the eight elements
of digital literacy. He emphasized that knowing how
to use technology (cognitive) is just one of these
elements.

Presented broadly, he emphasized that the elements

are descriptive rather than prescriptive and are
appropriate for all learners- novice or advance.
Table 1 presents the summarized version o the
elements from
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The Eight Elements of Digital Literacy
understanding the culture
01 Who created
this? (history, language, customs and
values) of the internet and
digital environments

incorporating what we know of

02 Cognitive: how to
do as computer literacy or IT skills
with an understanding of the key
concepts
 knowing what it means to 'construct'
Constructive:
03 how to
use
something in a digital environment; how
content can be appropriated, reused and
remixed

Communicative: communicating in digital environments

04 how to
communicate using various online tools

understanding and capitalizing upon the

05 Confident: how to
belong ways in which the online world differs
from the offline world; reflecting on one's
learning in digital spaces; and being part of
an online community.
 make creating new things which add value
06 Creative: how to
make where the focus is more on the value
created than the act of creating something
new

using reasoning skills to question, analyze,

07 Critical: how to
evaluate scrutinize and evaluate digital content, tools
and applications; knowing how to search
effectively; being able to distinguish credible
sources from less credible ones.

having the knowledge and ability to use

08 Civic: how to
participate digital environments to self-organize; to
be part of a movement bigger than
themselves
THANK
YOU!!