#edtechchat Archive
#Edtechchat focuses on Education Technology. Co-founder Tom Murray says #edtechchat "connects us professionally with inspiring educators from all over the world, all of who encourage us to be better every day for the children and families we serve.”
Monday March 14, 2016
Henry Burroughs, Co-Founder Technology WIN!, an consulting company in FL. reporting in!
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!
is excited to welcome Alexandra Baird to talk about
Alexandra Baird from Florida, a JK-5 Technology Coach. Happy to be here and guest moderate tonight's chat!
Hi everyone! I'm Jeff, and I teach HS English in NJ.
Hey ...come be a lurker in tonight starting at 8 PM.
Good evening Julie here from FL, VP & Co-founder consulting co https://t.co/cVyfUORO8g
Welcome to ! Please introduce yourself and where you’re joining us from!
Hello! Gloriann Heikes dropping in from MN. I teach 1st in a 21st century classroom. Lurking tonight, too!
Jumping in for a short time from Maine. 4th & 5th grade classroom & edu adjunct.
Hello to ! I'm Katrina Keene, Manager of Education Strategy & Co-Mod for . Happy 2 B here
Hi all! I'm joining as a freshman from Grove City College in PA and excited to learn some new info!
Barbara, HS comp/tech teacher from NJ
Bob MS Prin in the great state of Maine.
Love the lurkers! Glad to have to you :)
Renee White, 1st grade in Apex, NC
Hi friends, Spiri from PA, excited to join in tonight
I may be noisy for a little bit - I plan on bringing an infosec perspective to today's , staring now. cc:
Hello all! Michelle, OR 1:1 ipads, grade 4
Hey friend! I think we missed each other at :( Happy to chat with you tonight
Hey everyone! I'm Shari, a high school English teacher from NJ
YAY! Hello to fellow Friend Adam!
You might check out the slow chat. It is intended for pre service & current Ts to share & connect
Tina from TN, aka , ready for
Susan Bearden, Tech Director, Melbourne, FL, co-moderator :) Welcome !
Good to be on board tonight!
Hello Bryan Miller Dir of Innovation & Ed Tech in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
It is nice to be here. is on spring break so I have a few extra minutes on a Monday night
We did! Hopefully we can connect soon!
A1: No there is different aspects of digital literacy from different perspectives based on many factors
Talking with for the next hour.
Hi ! Heather, middle school librarian from Hershey, PA.
Business teacher from Texas
We will use a Q1, Q2… format for Questions during . Please use the A1, A2… format for answers.
Hello Bryan L. Miller Director of Innovation and Ed Tech at in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Kara from MD. Good evening!!
Cherise from CA. Former English teacher-turned Literacy Researcher & Teacher-Educator
Make sure to add to all of your tweets tonight for this chat. Your voice matters!
Kevin here a Teaching Principal in a small rural Irish primary school.Opening Irelands first Primary STEAM room on Wednesday
RT: Q1: Do educators have the same definition of ? Why do you think that is?
Q1 coming up in 1 minute…
Tonight’s topic is and what it means.
Q1: Do educators have the same definition of ? Why do you think that is?
Hi, I'm an infosec pro from TX, dad to 5 teens, & write https://t.co/uYMTlv0Zk5 . Figure there's an intersection btwn that & :-)
Hello Excited to be here tonight and support one of our co-founders
My Digital Literacy page https://t.co/GWZYqthERj Ability to find, understand, evaluate, create, & communicate digital info.
A1 Teachers may not have the same definition because we all come from different backgrounds
hello friend!!!! Hope the new gig is going great!!
A1 There is no common definition. The landscape is evolving quickly. Adm, Ts, Ps, & Ss are adapting with it. Not naming norms.
Hey the topic right now on is digital literacy. Join up!
Thanks!!!! Always a pleasure to see you here!
A1: is defined, in part, by your audience - differs at different grade levels
A1: no, bc it's a new and fast-changing topic. I don't think we've settled on a common definition, even within my district
A1: No, educators do not have the same definition of digital literacy. Means different things to different people.
A1: I don't think they do. Depends on level of comfort with tech, resources in your school, and willingness to innovate
A1: Not necessarily. It probably has to do with age & developmental appropriateness.
A1: No, because they don’t know what it is like to be brought up in a world required to know like our Ss
A1: Not the same. Everyone has there own filter/definition. https://t.co/TTejRCxu7A
Q1: Do educators have the same definition of ? Why do you think that is?
Does that pose a problem?
A1: I'm not sure there IS a definition of digital literacy, is there?
A1: Even with training, our experiences bring levels of literacy, just as reading levels change and evolve.
I Wonder if Students are shaping it and the Adms, Ts, and Ps are following? https://t.co/ZwMeA451Bb
A1 There is no common definition. The landscape is evolving quickly. Adm, Ts, Ps, & Ss are adapting with it. Not naming norms.
I think we're all over the place in trying to define. The literacy changes so rapidly that we need to focus on indiv behaviors.
Hi, I'm Jenn from Ontario, Canada - professor at Sheridan College
A1 no. Some define it in terms of tech tools, others in terms of skills. Depends on training & practice https://t.co/5PSg3aDqKJ
Q1: Do educators have the same definition of ? Why do you think that is?
A1: A year ago I wouldn't have known how to respond. I'm beginning to understand due to M.E.T. Education needed due to tech ineq
A1: How do we define literacy?
A1: nada, digital literacy is based on knowledge & experience of Ts & Ss & based on what activity is occurring
A1 some assume they know , not a huge conversation in our district unless we have discussions
A1. No, everyone coming in at their own level of , so scale isn't set
Hey y'all! Ashley, library media specialist, from Arkansas late to the party!
Welcome to ! Glad to see someone else thinking about .
I'm Jack Jarvis from Fresno CA.
The ISTE standards can be a good starting point for defining digital literacy. They are under revision: https://t.co/hOM82K6qzU
A1: NO!! Definitely not. As a TechLit teacher, my definition is much different than other Ts. It's more than just using tools.
A1) I think we all have own understanding, some focus more on digital practice others on digital creation, incorporates much
A1: no because we all have had different experiences with technology
that's a great point. Most of us (parents and educators) grew up before ubiquitous connectivity.
a1) Not quite it's hard for teachers to have a common definition for many things, even when it's spelled out.
Hello, everyone! Checking in late for my first . Great topic tonight!
I think students understand digital literacy more than we give them credit for. Sometimes I am more worried about the Q's we ask
I love that they are revising them! It is necessary to view literacies as a living thing
Agreed. We are in midst of digital revolution. (Most) Schools working to adapt https://t.co/pcyWEWhbpD
A1: no, bc it's a new and fast-changing topic. I don't think we've settled on a common definition, even within my district
A1 educators do not have the same def of digital literacy. Everyone is different.
A1: No.... Various levels & variables. Using an iPad to text is not the same as understanding and incorporating
A1: Digital literacy varies from one educator to the next, just like classroom management
So true Which is why it is just as important to teach parents, Ts, and Admins the importance https://t.co/Bfzs665PUF
that's a great point. Most of us (parents and educators) grew up before ubiquitous connectivity.
A1: can also change & evolve based upon user & teacher creativity & ability to be innovative.
Definitely! Expecting a common definition in any area of Education is hard.
A1b "refreshing" the 21st Century Learning Standards will be a big help. Take a look at them at https://t.co/mX3bSmmprh .
so we are learning on the fly, about , , and digital security, thus no shared definition.
A1: I understand technology on the surface, but don't talk html to me, lol.
Hi...sorry I'm late...Emilia, techie from NJ school district. Happy Pi Day!
So true Which is why it is just as important to teach parents, Ts, and Admins the importance https://t.co/Bfzs665PUF
that's a great point. Most of us (parents and educators) grew up before ubiquitous connectivity.
A1: The ability 2 use digi tech 2 inhance our understanding of concepts thru critiques & eval of sources
Becky from Barrington. Who is posting?
Glad you could join us! Q1: Do educators have the same definition of ? Why do you think that is?
too many teachers do not have a position on it, admin are worse in many districts.
At MS level, Ss come with a vastly different set of experiences to us that are not in our repertoire. We need to constant update
I would agree & would like to see the same. A mindset that all stakeholders, incl Ss, can participate
Not a problem, but an opportunity to explore and grow.
Completely agree Adam! I see Ss leading the way and Ts playing catch up! https://t.co/QYOEbIg7hf
I think students understand digital literacy more than we give them credit for. Sometimes I am more worried about the Q's we ask
Q2 coming up in 1 minute…
Be sure to include the hashtag in your tweets so everyone can see your contributions :)
Mike from MD - - using the internet and other tools successfully. Understanding authority,
Hello from MD ... Clear Spring
A1 I think there are a few different ways of looking at it depends what angle you are looking at it from.
True. Admin and teachers need digital literacy education also!
A1: I've always thought of as effective communication. Different situations require different dig. literacies
A1 cont'd: for most Ts today, tech was a luxury and they were students. Now it is a necessity. Some are still playing catchup
You may be interested in the discussion tonight - DIGITAL LITERACY
A1: We're curious which skill a stu develops when exploring a new digital medium. Do they learn faster each time?
We are moving along fast on Tonight! Great topic !
I think true digital literacy is having the five basic skills down and being able to use them across applications and platforms.
I agree ... Ts, many but not all, are catching up ... Admin too
Hey it is Josh from a whiteboard based math & science tutoring firm. Hi everyone!
A1: Most are "Swiss Cheese Learners".... Use what they can... A lot of holes....
introducing the critical media literacy component, which I agree is an aspect...not to be overlooked
A1 I think it’s like an art form like the rest of teaching. Digital literacy should be adapted to the students and they needs.
It incorporates so much, digital creation, data, media literature, digital curation, communication, self development
A2 I think has a page for that.
RT: Q2: According to ALA’s definition, what do you think is meant by “cognitive” skills?
A1: Positive modeling with dig lit is SO important. We can do so much good with tech with proper direction!
A1 - I know that Don Leu from has done great studies on Ss digital literacy education. Check out: https://t.co/nRiBeHA6HK
A2 Thinking not just doing?
A2 knowing which apps or sites to use to get the job done + what you are doing on those apps/sites=cognitive
A2: Skills that require our S to think outside the box. We have the tools to solve the problem, we need S to innovate thinking
A2: cognitive skills = critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, questioning, getting ownership of info (digital or otherwise)
A2: DigLit is more than just using a trendy tech tool that Ts go crazy over. It's using technology to transform their learning.
A2: This definition sees cognitive skills in digital literacy as no different from their place in other areas. Tech is a skill.
Hi Stuart from Auckland, NZ, joining in late...but fashionably so!
https://t.co/SENnb4huYT literacy for me as a leader is taking our new pupils ahead from day 1 Our 4 yr olds are ict friendly.
is complex: many components to navigating a rapidly changing textual landscape https://t.co/i6D08cG0Zg
It incorporates so much, digital creation, data, media literature, digital curation, communication, self development
A2 Cognitive - HOTS Reasoning, processing, analyzing,
A2) Should also include capabilities fit for living, working & learning in digital society
A2 Needing 2 know those cognitive skills, such as attention, memory and thinking to be digitally literate. Tech is just a tool
A2: When definitions use terms that aren't clear and lead to interpretation, we should probably simplify.
A2) Cognitive Skills = Skills requiring more deeper thinking verses a technical knowledge.
a2: cognitive dev. is variable based on many factors, so expectations can’t be global in relation to digital literacy
So it's not just how to use a device or find information? ;) ;)
A2 cognitive skills such as knowing how to search for information and evaluate whether the information is reliable.
We are not allocating our funds in the right places to equip students or train teachers and admin. literacy
A2: They want to breed, grow, & require deep thinking. Not just be "practice" w an app, be learning aware.
A2 The ability to use and apply thoughts and mind processes.
A2: DigLit is looking beyond trendy tools. Being able to take ANY new tool, adapt, and use it to enhance learning.
Yes!
https://t.co/Pr91reQR7F
a2: cognitive dev. is variable based on many factors, so expectations can’t be global in relation to digital literacy
and using it responsiblyin those areas
Great point! https://t.co/T9FSP9BoZK
a2: cognitive dev. is variable based on many factors, so expectations can’t be global in relation to digital literacy
Great point! It has to be how to put thoughts into words then actions.
Q2: I like 's mantra: stop and think before clicking, connecting, friending, sharing.
A2 it requires an in depth understanding rather than simple recall
A2: Ss need to navigate loads of mis/information on web. They need to learn fact checking which requires critical thinking&tech
Literacy is the ability & basic skill set to take any tool & use it (or figure out how to use it)?
A2: the skills of thinking: problem solving, design and test, overcoming failure. Lifelong skills that can apply to many jobs
A2 "cognitive skills" are the mental moves that must occur individually or socially to make learning happen
OOOH I like this!
https://t.co/JKgvXBEzfF
A2 cognitive skills such as knowing how to search for information and evaluate whether the information is reliable.
I mean... You can use it to fine more information to use in your innovative thinking. More than games https://t.co/OdElqM0H7E
So it's not just how to use a device or find information? ;) ;)
A2: Inquire, gather information, process, express new knowledge - rinse and repeat. Hello from Austin
A2: Knowing not just how to use technology, but how to evaluate it, leverage it to solve problems and collaborate!
Agreed! Cognitive DigLit means real world critical thinking & problem solving
. AKA not clicking on the first link in a search and believing everything we read! :- ) https://t.co/J4P8C3TYsc
A2: cognitive skills = critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, questioning, getting ownership of info (digital or otherwise)
Awareness to one's learning and to what information is out there
A2 *Mindful* use of technology to involve, explore, understand and share information - rather than quick tech for tech's sake.
Knowing how to use a technology is not the same as knowing how to use it safely and effectively.
A2: Thinking before tweeting
Cognition is "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
I don't think we can rely solely on the tech, we have to posses the skills to utilize it properly
Hooray! Glad you could join us all the way from New Zealand! What time is it there?
A2: Cognitive = finding and evaluating info, CREATING instead of only consuming, sharing to inform others
Cognitive skills are what allow us to identify and relate to conceptual knowledge and then apply it. https://t.co/5hrja20qRK
RT: Q2: According to ALA’s definition, what do you think is meant by “cognitive” skills?
I think we need to work more on how to evaluate information and apply it. Most of the answers are posted out there... Find them
I agree, students need thinking and application in tech & non-tech.
A2 5th & 6th grade Ss created book trailers on to play during Lit Night at our school.
A1: I think like any buzzword, takes on many definitions. It's importance is also impossible to measure.
absolutely! Cognitive in this context means exactly what it means OUTSIDE of this context.
I lie how you are bringing networking into the mix.
Important distinction https://t.co/d66SprnA1u
Knowing how to use a technology is not the same as knowing how to use it safely and effectively.
1.22pm Tuesday, we lead the world in time!
Q2 cont'd: that's why is successful: everyone knows how to use email. Not the same as cognitively recognizing scams
Agreed! More money on PD, less on whiz-bang-bright-shiny!
Q3 coming up in 1 minute…
I agree, the tools/tech will change but the need for thinking will always be there.
Where are the glittery tacos?
Hey I'm in both! Multitask!!!
that's where I think Ts can really step in to help our Ss - they may be digital natives, but we have wisdom too
A2 It’s how they know what tech to use and how to use it. Picking the right tool will be important for them.
Absolutely! Both are vital for true learning! https://t.co/xyiJknbCTB
Awareness to one's learning and to what information is out there
Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
You are way ahead of us! That's 8:22 pm ET Monday here in Florida, USA! And we just moved clocks ahead 1 hour!
Great! Criteria used for validity?
Prof Susan in IL able to join tonight. Will try to catch up. Univ Spring Break week, so annual rise in gas prices for Ss . . .
Such a thought provoking Q3 Tonight on https://t.co/2yTfvcG6F4
Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
Great share just posted this link to my digital PLG classroom
bingo: students have tech savvy, but (fortunately) not all have experienced the dark side of tech.
Ss need DigitalLit skill sets for the problems of today&tomorrow: practices this skills in the CR is critical
LOL, A for effort though!
A2: Our learners must be taught on how to use digital tools to bring about cognition & learn how to solve/find problems
Great question! https://t.co/zdzoLdRrnL
Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
Right now we are doing site plans, and many schools are still funding certificated tutors but not tech.
Agreed Students have no problem repeating info, yet find it difficult to be innovative at times
A3 Media literacy education will save our republic 😉
A3: I think reading falls under digital literacy, in the way most of our students will read things (online or in dig format)
A3) Digital Citizenship would be first and foremost.
social media literacy maybe? A3
A3: Searching & Evaluating Sources; Media and Information Fluency; Tool Selection (right tool for task); Troubleshooting
A3: While maybe not every lesson or every day, tech touches everything. If it doesn't, it probably should no longer be taught.
A3 Empathy. We need S's to be able to put themselves in another persons position when they are making judgments and choices
A3: also encompasses veracity of sources as well as research topics.
Pablo Picasso, “If it’s not political then it’s not art.” All Real lessons are political.
A3 this question made my head hurt!
Social media networking will be as necessary as knowing how to text and email soon.
But the people who work it are amazing to watch! I'm impressed!
A3 Also critical literacy, students must be able to see what is real or fake.
A3 Everything will fall under it if we use in a student centered way
Adaptive technology can strategically enhance the success of your students. Learn more here: https://t.co/L8ybadECiJ
is intelligently and wisely using technology to improve your and other's lives.
Yes!! They may know how to use a device for enterainment, but do they know how to use it to learn??
RT: Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
A3 I like to think communication with students also falls under this umbrella
A3 isn't everything a literacy? So wouldn't all learning fit under that?
And you're not even a librarian.
A3: Digital literacy crosses the curriculum....
A3 Agreed! Reading, Writing, Computations, and Simulations ...
A3: Digital Citizenship - the ethical and appropriate use of technology.
Creating text boxes, graphical objects, inserting pictures and media, saving and retrieving files, and creating hyperlinks...
And many think they're too smart to get snagged by a dark tech event.
A3 that is such a wide open question
A3 I think it covers all areas of learning
Q3: All areas can umbrella under Digital Literacy in some form. We just have to think outside of the 'box'! Such potential!!
#1 Issue Facing School District Executives = Finance! We reduce your risk. Watch our short video : https://t.co/anrck4h4UK
I agree, literacy can't be siloed or something will be missed.
A3: I think media literacy goes along with digital literacy. Digital is only the method of delivery. Lots on the web to judge
Agree. This is why Digital Branding/Footprints is so important to teach in school and at home. https://t.co/mJkfa3fRSI
A3 Empathy. We need S's to be able to put themselves in another persons position when they are making judgments and choices
A3: Maybe better not to limit. Digital literacy in and of itself is interdisciplinary. That is what makes it so exciting.
A1 True. Even diff views at univ level. I'm on our academic advisory committee. Remarkable diversity. https://t.co/x1MuBo83Xp
A1: No there is different aspects of digital literacy from different perspectives based on many factors
A3 reading, media and information literacy - not sure how to distinguish between media and info though
A3: In the midst of research writing. Writing is a huge subset. How to develop proper search term to get desired results.
A3 - Everything falls under the umbrella ... it is the kids life and their future ... it is not optional
A3 What skill req have changed with the advent of tech? Absorbb far more info in less time, be a better consumer of info.
A3: Etiquette literacy is a lost knowledge for many students. Knowing how to interact through technology in appropriate ways
A3: source evaluation and research skills & digital citizenship to start
Great point, particularly today where there is fast media everywhere. A3
A3) I think digital literacy can only be overarching if supported by traditional literacies in math/science/writing. But alone?
A3) Digi Identity & wellbeing, digital curation, data & media literature, employability, transferable skills, digi portfolios
A3 Digital literacy isn't an umbrella...it's the whole learning sky!
Especially right now, when so many adults are showing no empathy for others online :(
thanks for the resource! I have Ss using social media for a right now - I'll check it out!
yes ... it is every where ... just ned to make those connections and make them REAL
Awesome answer, that's this q done!
Awesome answer, that's this q done!
A3 is the skill of validating sources using "Trust, but Verify." Thinking and evaluating info before acting.
a3: literacy w/ needs to be secondary to overall literacy, for is tool that embraces good practice and Ss needs
A3: How about the literacies of reading & writing? To communicate well requires both. https://t.co/my83kf97GX
Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
my STEM class is currently taught in the library - osmosis
Presentation, Audio/Video, Web Page Design, Coding, Social Media Utilization.... https://t.co/NTx2qz2cNy
RT: Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
A3 We need to remember the literacy outputs as well, writing, posting safely online.
A3 We need to remember the literacy outputs as well, writing, posting safely online.
Adults need to model & positive environment & culture of encouragement
A3: The whole idea of a positive digital footprint is important. This will effect our Ss futures.
https://t.co/IwETGX1AxE
A1 some assume they know , not a huge conversation in our district unless we have discussions
I love this, Tough when they can both look as legit as one another!
true - but not universal. I've given talks to elem & MS classes. They aren't unaware.
so true - I always end up doing a mini-lesson on email etiquette by mid year
If you haven't, all teachers & ed leaders need to check out and to help guide teaching and learning.
Love how you added some critical theory in there!
It shows! This is how it should be done. Collaborative, team teaching, partnerships, or simply osmosis. Love it!
A3 information, (open) licenses, copyright, coding, identity, privacy, to name a few!
We now have timetabled digital citizenship for all students.
We now have timetabled digital citizenship for all students.
That's a great question that many educators may confused about as well.
in fact, I usually invite them to share their stories. *I* learn from things they've seen.
Yes, good design and layout will be expected knowledge in every profession. https://t.co/6ag3fU1st1
Presentation, Audio/Video, Web Page Design, Coding, Social Media Utilization.... https://t.co/NTx2qz2cNy
RT: Q3: If were the overarching umbrella, what other literacies would fall under it?
A3: So many: communicative, relational, technical, mathematical, artistic, creative, virtual...😊Best part of .
They make it look so easy!I need to take a coding for kids class. Might be on my level!
Yes, I was wondering when someone would share this ;)
Q4 coming up in 1 minute…
Lets teach from the heart and not from the textbook .It leads to lifelong learning
Not a shortage of resources. We are lacking models that will scale.
A perfect definition worthy of Plato. https://t.co/qtQ0l8rrgA
Cognition is "the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
What is necessary for a model to scale?
Not sure about other districts but extra LCF is not getting to schools...even to ELs....at my former site we used Rosetta Stone
I leaned about "finstagram" accounts from my Ss this week! They laughed at how shocked I was by it
Your defn of cognition gets a quick follow!
We can be doing more in higher ed w Digital Literacy. Join me on tonight at 10 est to continue the discussion.
I can appreciate that this is a mini-lesson and not a whole unit. Careful not to over-emphasize as well https://t.co/9W7NyuN66R
so true - I always end up doing a mini-lesson on email etiquette by mid year
I love a 6th grade exercise locally: watch Super Bowl commercials, identify the persuasion technique
recognizes it's not about the technology, but the people behind the technology and how it impacts lives.
What can be some good resources of scalable models for
RT: Q4: Does critical theory have a place in digital literacy?Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed is a must read!
These are some pretty quick minutes!
cool idea, very real and in the now Some of them are epic!
Vision, interoperable resources, professional learning that matches learning model, readiness model, etc.
I cannot get enough of French prince gifs
I'm excited, what can I say?! Great convos tonight
Information Literacy -> Digtal Literacy & media Literacy
I cannot get enough of Fresh Prince gifs
I will have to read about that.
Ss, esp secondary level, benefit from deep engagement w/SM tools & learn netiquette along the way
A4 Absolutely. We need 2 understand society & culture when reflecting upon ourselves & how we act when in a digital environment
Must do, for us to be innovative now and in the fuutre!
A4: students being aware of what else is happening in the world reduces biased towards others and exposes inequalities
A4 Ss need to be taught how to be reflective in a productive way.
A4: We used to teach Ss to answer Qs. Now they need to learn to Q answers. Critical thinking is the heart of edtech & mod lrng.
A4: YES! The Internet can be a great leveler - digital media can give voice to a whole new generation.
A4: Yes. How can we expect Ss with little/no access at home to be critical viewers of media and info? It is a learned skill.
A4: Absolutely! is changing society as we speak! This kids will impact society in a whole new way.
will join tonight at 7pPST to discuss & https://t.co/j7HkwqwJbR
We can be doing more in higher ed w Digital Literacy. Join me on tonight at 10 est to continue the discussion.
I thought that was too easy of an answer
A4: when kids have digital literacy they are able to evaluate online sources instead of taking them at face value
Not sure if kids understand the full impact of posting everything online,it doesn't go away!Get involved https://t.co/cCGx0X0qpt
Love your holistic & comprehensive A3 list.
A4 Let's not get stuck w/ academic debates. Instead together we can use tech to help people learn, grow, & be all they can be.
A4: Of course. Through cultivating digital literacy, Ss can build on their sense of empathy and understanding of the world.
And ultimately devise the proble qs themselves and solve them! A4
A4 Another awesome Q! YES! Co-construction afforded by dig mediation unravels banking education https://t.co/8o5Jo5HxjQ
Nope! Hey- I miss that pic of the sculpture. Need to revisit it
that's actually a pretty savvy approach - a "public" account to share non-private stuff (1/2)
A4, tech can be an oppressor. Both as tool against others and self. So short answer is yes.
A4: Questioning is key to education, from all sides. Tech makes it easier to seek views & answers to everyone's questions.
Great quote,t his takes time for Sss to lean and to embed but worth it IMO. A4
That nature of the Internet. Look at . Ancient flamewars are preserved there. https://t.co/vwc4pveoak
Not sure if kids understand the full impact of posting everything online,it doesn't go away!Get involved https://t.co/cCGx0X0qpt
A4 (cont'd): this idea has inspired a whole unit with my Ss - is designed to get Ss to claim their voices
. My friend an art teacher at work calls them "problem finding questions". Love it and wish I thought of it first!
A4: & tech in general allows for many biases to be overcome. It's the new language or modern learners.
and a "private" account, restricted to trusted-friends, to share more personal stuff. (2/2)
Great post, makes them global contributors and consumers! A4
Surprisingly, they do get it. This is why they have taken to and employers cant find them! https://t.co/YgrPh5a3zy
Not sure if kids understand the full impact of posting everything online,it doesn't go away!Get involved https://t.co/cCGx0X0qpt
A4) The biases and inequalities we see are based on our own biases and experience, but sure. https://t.co/E5HVSzmfNT
A4: pt 2 - critical theory should have a place in all literacy, in all pursuits of knowledge, not just in the digital realm
I watched it again last night - she's so inspiring!
, great term that can be used across the school and beyond!
A4 yes this is how we grow active citizens and reform what is not working
Very true! The digital divide also exist 4 those who have devices, but rnt taught how 2 use them beyond fun
as an English teacher I'm especially intrigued by the meanings of "real" and "fake"
I just read a post today about a kid who was arrested for posting school threats on .
This is why it is so important for schools to teach it & have and use updated tech appropriately. https://t.co/i6bbZx13Is
A4: Yes. How can we expect Ss with little/no access at home to be critical viewers of media and info? It is a learned skill.
Nice! I think, I do. I think, therefore I am!
We can build an entire pedagogy on that very idea.
Ugh Awful!!! Always those stories out there :( Sad! https://t.co/JrS05hUWqk
I just read a post today about a kid who was arrested for posting school threats on .
A4b S/o to student : "tech in classroom makes new levels of creativity possible, uniquely yours"
I agree They know & find ways 2 hide it from those who E looking.We still need 2 educate https://t.co/VMx7skiPmZ
Surprisingly, they do get it. This is why they have taken to and employers cant find them! https://t.co/YgrPh5a3zy
Not sure if kids understand the full impact of posting everything online,it doesn't go away!Get involved https://t.co/cCGx0X0qpt
And they need to be taught how they impact it & how they can use to create positive change
Need to minimize the equity as much as possible. Those without tech can't be without literacy.
is an accelerator for what people will say or do anyway; need to know how to apply the brakes when needed!
A4: Technology accelerates the need for Ss to engage with in critical theory and digital literacy.
My Student teacher is learning about digital footpring now - not in her first yrs in college?
I guess I need to pull out my phone for new pics to post
This is huge for me! Just bc our Ss know how to use their phones/SocMed, DOESN'T mean they are Digitally Literate
Wouldn't that be awesome, real-life integrated student-driven learning?
Wouldn't that be awesome, real-life integrated student-driven learning?
So glad to hear you say that!!
The educated need to share their knowledge with the uneducated. Pay it forward and help others. It's our responsibility.
Wait. Does this mean that Beyonce isn't Illuminati?!?! Ss need 2 learn realible online sources w diglit. https://t.co/oTttrCnEHP
A4c done well opens the way for marginalized voices to rise to the center in brand new ways
A4, Does language of digital/social media world have the power to exclude? If so, then answer again is yes.
I've seen glimpses of it. When it works, it's awesome!
That's very interesting. I started learning about that last semester and I'm a freshman!
but some put too much trust in the idea that it's temporary - as many found in the snapchat sexting data breach
he was "ratted" out by somebody! Is there a tech term for that? Digitally snitched? Q😊
Exactly. "little/no access at home" -- and/or no modeling at home or at school. https://t.co/TxlrkUrk6g
A4: Yes. How can we expect Ss with little/no access at home to be critical viewers of media and info? It is a learned skill.
Ss need to understand devastating consequences of online persona-kerp it real and as close to face 2 face as possible or no post
Yes! Important part of Tech-du-cation! 😉 https://t.co/OTgy2l6uIN
And they need to be taught how they impact it & how they can use to create positive change
- After one discussion there was a wave of deletions from my 5th grade Ss. They were surprised G is stalking.
Another student reported him. FBI takes those threats very seriously.
I argue this daily! "I saw it on Facebook." "I read it on Google." UGH!!!
Kids (and adults) need to recognize that once shared, you can never be 100% sure it's deleted.
I know - she didn't know anything about it as an online student. :(
I like this https://t.co/qdsTvmjOqP
A4: Technology accelerates the need for Ss to engage with in critical theory and digital literacy.
A3 Crit theory:
Originated in Philos/Soc/English departments. They're moving in more pragmatic dare I say Dewey-esque directions
Yes, but really any technological advance can, and alas will, be taken advantage of in nefarious fashion https://t.co/GbqeGxNDAQ
I just read a post today about a kid who was arrested for posting school threats on .
RT: Q5: How do you define digital literacy? Has ur def changed since the beginning of this chat?
the 2nd semester of my senior course focuses on the other and marginalization- using the Internet to bring them in!
I hope the Nathan/Katrina snapchats do not get out
We can teach Ss to identify biases, even their own, to form educated views
A4, If tech is an intensifier and multiplier first and a democratizer second, then yes.
Q5 coming up in 1 minute…
Yes, some do! And those receiving support should embrace, welcome input and work together ...baby steps
A4: Critical theory comes into play with digital literacy bc Ss must be critical reviewers, not just passive consumers.
A5 diglit is the responsible use of digital tools to curate, evaluate, use, produce, and share information and creative works
A4) Yes.. My DW started giving me a synopsis of P of the O... She is explain to me how it fits with everything...
was a principal for ten years took all of that very seriously and we still should. Zero tolerance.
Q5: How do you define ? Has ur def changed since the beginning of this chat?
a5: digital literacy is the knowledge to engage tools into everyday learning without focusing on the tool, but on the task
A5: Perhaps my def is more codified. I'm thinking about digital literacy a little more broadly. Media literacy is key as well.
Indeed. And tech can be a great way to not only find answers but to also effect change
True! Nothing is lost within SocialNetworks 1st Then Post *Politicians need this :(
A5: I would have to say that my definition is expanded/more general now.
I fell like that's a reason she SHOULD know it though! :/
A3 Crit theory:
Valuable tools for us to use.
Now we need to use them in useful ethical loving ways for betterment of the world
A5: In general, we are not keeping up with the rapid changes in this arena. PD is sporadic, time is limited, equipment costly
A5: I don't like to define . Literacy is literacy & we can't separate digital from non. Literacy across genres
A5: ability to find a good source; ability to portray yourself online appropriately; ability to detect bias
accelerates the ABILITY to do so......
A5: Knowing how to evaluate, curated, and leverage technology ethically & appropriately.
Yep. This. You win. You win the chat. https://t.co/wTbuC4weGG
A5: I don't like to define . Literacy is literacy & we can't separate digital from non. Literacy across genres
Q for : For , Is it more important to have all of the answers OR to ask good questions?
. I hear this often re: campaigns, from adults! However, whatever we hear on is the truth!! ;- )
A5: I've added to my def of thru tonight's convo!
A5: one of the most important things I believe is realizing when a source is biased (a scam, an ad, bias of writer) cont.
A5: Just confirmed my desire to continue working with ppl to show them that digital learning doesn't always require a computer.
A5 I like this equation to help think about digital literacy https://t.co/xhcSkl9pMK
Information Literacy -> Digtal Literacy & media Literacy
I think the ability to ask good questions is PART of Digital Literacy. https://t.co/tT0jsN3Wvd
Q for : For , Is it more important to have all of the answers OR to ask good questions?
A4
BTW, as young prof., I went to Omaha Pedagogy of the Oppressed conf w/ Freire. I presented on service-learning.
A5) Previous definition & include develop learners to live, learn, create, thrive & work in digital society
Agreed! And an understanding how browser cookies for instance, influence search results. https://t.co/OOjj2wgJ4y
A5: one of the most important things I believe is realizing when a source is biased (a scam, an ad, bias of writer) cont.
A5: cont. so many kids AND ADULTS just take the first result that comes up on google without any critical review. Not good!
Ha! Awesome, thanks, I appreciate it. True, though. Literacy shouldn't be segmented https://t.co/gHdvVy8DKD
Yep. This. You win. You win the chat. https://t.co/wTbuC4weGG
A5: I don't like to define . Literacy is literacy & we can't separate digital from non. Literacy across genres
Would you rather have a student that knew the answers or who asked good, honest questions?
A5 Good ideas shared. This has reinforced my idea that we need to include S's in this conversation.
A5: is any way one can use tech to learn, create, communicate, reflect, and more. Awesome!
A5, Generation of teachers coming behind won't even think to ask this question.
BOOM! https://t.co/x5XmdeSaDg
Would you rather have a student that knew the answers or who asked good, honest questions?
A5: Mostly thinking how other lit. in, reading, math, science, social sciences, etc. molds society and how society molds them.
A5: Why have this the definition "digital" literacy, then, and not "literacy"? (Per another post) https://t.co/yETB3YgIup
I hear ya! But for those starting out to understand it, how do we explain it to them?
Agree. Totally. Just like should really just be Citizenship at this point.
A5: Question... If I walk into a random school, what % of the admin & staff will be using technology appropriately?
Agreed! Ss need to know- don’t forget parents, ts, and admins..stakeholders for our children https://t.co/TjssDeenWN
A5 Good ideas shared. This has reinforced my idea that we need to include S's in this conversation.
Good point! Many, if not most, adults are not digitally literate.
A5, This question only matters to us "bridgers" who have lived in two ages.
thanks for a terrific engaging chat! Have to check out a few min early tonight.
This is one of the many reasons Librarians are still important
I agree, but we understand that. What abt ppl just starting out? Does there need to b a def for beginners?
It's just another tool, another medium, another genre. Can't be separated from traditional but rather built upon
In Title 1 schools all we need to do is redirect current funding. Enough to buy device for all S's https://t.co/hlLX2dUtuR
A5: In general, we are not keeping up with the rapid changes in this arena. PD is sporadic, time is limited, equipment costly
Thanks for joining tonight!
Good question but we need to be cautious at the stage of learning we are observing. Gotta start somewhere!
How about during a faculty meeting? https://t.co/OHUtwvWG69
A5: Question... If I walk into a random school, what % of the admin & staff will be using technology appropriately?
I had a prof that once said we weren't here to learn what to think but rather how to think! https://t.co/nV32NgLTRX
BOOM! https://t.co/x5XmdeSaDg
Would you rather have a student that knew the answers or who asked good, honest questions?
That's awesome! What changed?
Which, I think, is why so many adults think Ss who are good with computers = Digitally Literate
RT: Q6: How can we foster DL in students without becoming overwhelmed?
Yes! Exactly. Agree 100% It's 2016, can't be a difference between digital & non. https://t.co/jWttAVfMLx
Agree. Totally. Just like should really just be Citizenship at this point.
Agreed! Most parents need to be educated about digital literacies also!
A5: Digital Literacy: ability to use digital technology, empowering Ss with the skill set to leverage that tech effectively.
A6: pick on lesson to address with , but don’t force it. isn’t the answer, but can open doors to engagement
A5: I think we are in a phase where we have to treat tech with validity of any learning tool. Using it correctly can open doors
Agree with both. https://t.co/Gh6GcHuhPG
Agreed! And an understanding how browser cookies for instance, influence search results. https://t.co/OOjj2wgJ4y
A5: one of the most important things I believe is realizing when a source is biased (a scam, an ad, bias of writer) cont.
Yes Most of Ss digital use is @ home/away from School.All parties need 2 b educated https://t.co/zJDleOx7y5
Agreed! Most parents need to be educated about digital literacies also!
Digital literacy (& digital citizenship) can't be viewed as separate from literacy & citizenship, that wld mean it's optional
Q6 coming up in 1 minute…
I don't agree 100%...digital world presents challenges & requires skills that the offline world doesn't
I'm thinking more about digital footprint - conscious moves to help Ss develop an ID they can live w/5+ yrs from now
Often Ss are more engaged w/ tech even for something that doesn't require it.
I think they have to be able to ask the good questions, but also have to have the skills to find the answers.
A6: Much is in the moment lessons. Other us planned based on experience with students and tech use.
Agree that Digital Literacy and Citizenship are NOT optional :)
Differences, of course, but related and intertwined. If we approach as separate gives an opt out
Definitely related and intertwined!
What state and area? In CA 30% in urban areas, 50% in coastal/affluent. https://t.co/YLJGzhUdO6
A5: Question... If I walk into a random school, what % of the admin & staff will be using technology appropriately?
A6: Start by becoming Digitally Literate teachers. So that weaving it into instruction becomes natural, seamless
Q6: How can we foster in students without becoming overwhelmed?
YES! The challenge is that many teachers don't know what they don't know.
A5 "w/in the intersection of digital & nondigital platforms" since tech use invariably includes both https://t.co/8eXmqqk2Ut
A6: Rome wasn't built in a day. Small steps are better than no steps. Educate self first!
A6: discuss don't lock them out when errors occur, teachable moments occur & we can embrace them
A6 we focus on teaching Ss to utilize reliable sources, not just googling & how to sift thought the info for what they need
Thank you to for leading tonight’s conversation on on
We had a "Teach Ms. Lewis about Snapchat" session. They were talking about it, and I knew nothing. So they showed me.
A6: teaching digital literacy is my job!so I don't find it overwhelming. 😎 but also, integrating into what you already do
Educate self first!! Amen
Start with training admin and teachers in five basic skills so they can instruct students. Simple. https://t.co/5ff0NSwm7E
RT: Q6: How can we foster DL in students without becoming overwhelmed?
A6: ........ Fast baby steps.......
A6 It all goes back to the questions we ask them to answer and performance tasks. Isolation of skills is overwhelming.
A6: Integrate digital literacy with tech use so that it becomes 2nd nature. Have Ss get to a place where good practice = habit
Thanks for a great tonight!
Thank you for letting me lurk tonight! You are all so knowledgable! And fastpaced! Whew!!!
A6: always keep in mind that tech is the tool, not the task - integrate & foster where appropriate - a little at a time
A6 Teamwork makes the dream work! It takes a tribe. One byte at a time.
A6: Team teaching and analyzing the interdisciplinary nature of knowledge. All learning is connected and tech helps show that
A6 we can foster in Ss by adopting disposition of: "not IF we will use tech but HOW."
Be digitally literate ourselves, which requires pos. culture, encouragement of peers & good PD https://t.co/lHepSp2v6P
Q6: How can we foster in students without becoming overwhelmed?
A6: Foster by always drawing connections w/analog. Core of literacy doesn't change, just add complexity
So happy to be here! Great convos tonight!
A1) Try something new each year, this year my students are creating w/ & ...take baby steps
Sorry guys in and out... difficulty with tech... GirlTeen's
A6 Foster thru play. Show them how much fun it (or IT) can be. is really an tool (shhhh).
And thank you for the reminders. Glad to have new friends! https://t.co/QdnZ6tZwAp
Thank you to for leading tonight’s conversation on on
https://t.co/CS05v7sSov
Final thoughts: walk the walk. If you expect certain behavior from Ts &Ss, you must model it. No double standard.
A6: Don't make seem like a separate, standalone, concept. Always integrate in convos w/examples. Lead.
Soapbox: Can we stop teaching Coding because "we need to teach them coding." No. They need 21st Century Skills. That's just one.
A6: Model, Model, Model using it as a T & work meaningful digital use into coursework. https://t.co/bw07fl433A
Q6: How can we foster in students without becoming overwhelmed?
YES! Modeling is so important!
A6: Start byTeaching same analytical thinking you would in the old days for finding a reference in a library or reading ads
love this! Flip the script. Empowers Ss as leaders & upends dichotomy
"fast" exactly, no need to meander
Thanks for an informative hour,
Always Freire!
Just was reading in writings, teaching must start w ethics, compassion for all people, civics.
