This review looks at international research and case studies of digital literacy to identify and predict outcomes when applied in the New Zealand context. It has summarized research from academics and leaders in the area of digital literacy, ICT and productivity. It has also reviewed a number of case studies related to ICT skills programs around the world.The findings focus primarily around the success outlined in numerous studies around the world, primarily focusing on workplace productivity and e-Inclusion in order to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities in need
Type of Material:
Reference Material
Recommended Uses:
As homework, ask students to analyze one disenfranchised group in terms of ICT literacy, determining barriers and ways to address them. In class or as a discussion thread, ask students to report out and compare issues/solutions.
Technical Requirements:
Browser and in any mobile phone device with a compatible software that can download the PDF file.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
Identify benefits of ICT literacy in the workplace, especially in New Zealand context. Review cast studies related to ICT skills programs around the world.
Target Student Population:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional, Library and information professional majors, Educational technology majors, Pre-service teachers and administrators, Public policy majors
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic ICT literacy
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The research report contributed significantly to a better understanding of the students of potential opportunities to improve digital literacy and basic computing and information and communications technology (ICT) skills among New Zealand people and workers. It is also based on numerous fundamental ideas in basic and advanced ICT abilities which is clear, concise and provides thorough implications in the digital literacy concepts. The research report engages with other regions in which digital literacy is scholarly defined and supported by appropriate research , as well as providing sufficient material for students to explore and practice thinking about digital literacy in general and in the workplace.
Concerns:
The research report has been in circulation for almost 11 years, having been released in 2010. It is no longer up to date in terms of data, applications, or impact. When compared to eleven years ago, and the current shift in the issues experienced at the time, this research report is no longer relevant and substantiates all of the changes that have occurred over time. It may be considered in some nations where digital literacy is less advanced, but advancement in technology will almost always be the most important factor.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The report focuses on ICT literacy, emphasizing policy and workplace implications. It defines ICT literacy, and builds a solid case for its importance and the need for national programs. Each chapter offers a thorough understanding of the digital concepts by including a variety of approaches. As a result, it gradually enforces digital concepts by exclusively comparing studies across regions, which identifies success indicators for students to build prior knowledge as applied in current situations. The report can be incorporated into curricula through its case studies, standards, and policy development.
Concerns:
This is a policy approach, not a guide for the beginning ICT learner.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
The writing is administrative in approach. The report itself is professional looking, and the scattered images are appropriate. The pdf file is low-tech, so is easy to navigate independently. Overall, the book search and access link satisfied the technical requirements and were ADA-compliant.
Concerns:
The text calls to action, but is not interactive in itself. Images are not ADA-compliant. No help feature exists.
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