This independent research publication highlights the in-depth discussion as a follow-up of the 2016 strategic brief on digital literacy. The data offered is meant to help the higher education community restructure and plan strategic activities around digital literacy. It emphasizes on Digital Literacy Frameworks/Models in the United States and EMEA countries, as well as the inclusion and exclusion of key aspects of digital literacies. Exemplars from higher education digital literacy leaders contributed topics such as digital citizenship, information and media literacy, and the pedagogical approaches behind properly teaching digital literacy.
Type of Material:
Open (Access) Journal-Article
Recommended Uses:
Ask students to choose and analyze one digital literacy framework, individually or as a group. Especially if the group consists of 6 persons, each individual can focus on one dimension of literacy: communication, critical thinking, tech skills, content creation, civics and citizenship, and copyright law. For each framework, evidence needs to be found for each dimension. Then each framework assembles their findings, and generates an overview of their framework. Next, individuals compare the dimensions. The groups can be re-arranged, with one dimension for all of the framework as the basis for the new grouping. The new groups compare their frameworks.
Technical Requirements:
Works on Windows browsers and on any mobile phone device that has an Adobe reader application
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To discuss current framework, exemplars, and challenges that are impacting the evolution of digital literacy in higher education;
To differentiate digital literacy models on the real-world practice of digital literacies;
To explore a breadth of perspective as reflected in the state of digital programs across EMEA countries; and
To analyze exemplars of the well-regarded higher education digital literacy leaders from around the world.
Target Student Population:
Librarian and information science majors and professionals, Pre- and in-service teachers Educational technology majors, professionals
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy skills
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
This set of 11 higher education digital literacy frameworks was chosen by the New Media Consortium researchers and experts, and represents current thinking from around the world. Each framework is summarized in an attractive infographic, and then explained and compared along six dimensions. Additional thought pieces about digital literacy were written by experts in the field, and exemplars of best practices further enrich the report. It also aims to add to the collection of knowledge used by higher education to inform strategic planning for digital literacy activities, illustrating key principles based on digital literacies and is backed up by research data. The material is accurate self-contained, although it does provide links to valuable practice.
Concerns:
Specifics about the process of choosing the models was not detailed. Furthermore, some of the facts and information mentioned predate the pandemic.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The learning objectives are based in concept as ICT literacy standards, and vividly underscores the idea that digital literacy is a lifelong practice. The frameworks comprise the foundation, and best practices and thought pieces extend the knowledge base. Instructors can create assignments easily using any of the parts of the report. The section on how digital literacy plays out in different disciplines can help students apply the frameworks in their fields.
Concerns:
The subject area page is too brief.In addition, more attention should be given to measuring student learning outcomes.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
This report is professionally written and laid out visually. It is well organized, and not overwhelming to the reader. The table of contents provides an easy guide for seeing the report's structure. The dynamic interface allows users to seamlessly switch between devices and platforms.
Concerns:
The document appears ADA-compliant, but was not tested.
Creative Commons:
Search by ISBN?
It looks like you have entered an ISBN number. Would you like to search using what you have
entered as an ISBN number?
Searching for Members?
You entered an email address. Would you like to search for members? Click Yes to continue. If no, materials will be displayed first. You can refine your search with the options on the left of the results page.
Searching for Members?
You entered an email address. Would you like to search for members? Click Yes to continue. If no, materials will be displayed first. You can refine your search with the options on the left of the results page.
