One approach to digital literacy

1. Models of digital literacy

• If you google 'digital literacy' you will soon find that there are many definitions and models. 
  
• You'll also find that some people call it 'digital literacies; in the plural because the term is so wide ranging.
• We have decided to focus on one model, that of Dr Doug Belshaw, who proposes 8 elements. 

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3. Cultural

This element relates to our ability to know how to behave and speak in different environments online. We wouldn't sent emojis or holiday pics to our boss, for example. And if I share my breakfast with you on Twitter or Instagram, you won't be eating anything!

4. Cognitive

This relates to our knowledge and understanding. Our basic IT skills come in here. Can I use a hashtag? Do I know how to 'tap to select'?

5. Constructive

This relates to building, adapting, remixing content - and appreciating copyright and licenses.

6. Communicative

This relates to awareness of the different ways in which we can communicate online, from Facetime to Skype to Whatsapp to  - er - email!

7. Civic

This relates to global citizenship, to how we can use our online identity in a postive way in society. We need to be aware of the differing needs of others and be inclusive.

8. Critical

This relates to  searching for and evaluating information and sifting the fake from the real.

9. Confident

This relates to how comfortable we are with our digital identity and how well we understand and appreciate the similarities and differences between our online and offilne lives.

10. Creative

This relates to using digital technologies in imaginative and innovative ways, not only creating original works but curating and sharing.