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//﻿// Digital literacy goes beyond the ability to simply use technology and includes more complex skills of analysis, a deeper understanding of and the ability to create a wide range of content using various online resources. As teachers we need to know how to use, understand and create with online mediums as well as be able to teach students to use, understand and create in a deep and effective level.

// “Although students in the past have focused on developing literacy skills such as reading, // // writing, and numeracy, 21st-century students must develop multiple literacies that will // // allow them to respond to changing ideas, attitudes, and technologies as their communities // // and their world evolve.” // //﻿//Govenrnment of Manitoba (2006). //A Contiuum Model for Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum.// In reference to the quote above, students worlds require them to be equipped with digitally literacy knowledge and skills to allow them to participate and be a part of the academic, professional and social experience.

The following mind map was created using bubbl.us provides useful information concerning digital literacy and justifying the teaching of digital literacy skills in today’s classrooms. The information is sourced from Australian Communications and Media Authority. (2009). //What is digital media literacy and why is it important? //Commonwealth of Australia.



If you’re lost for innovative ideas on what you can do with technology check out this video. This video is great to see a wide range of resources which will equip students with digital literacy skills and knowledge.

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This power point provides statistics from recent studies and surveys with students concerning their limitations and barriers when using online resources which therefore highlights the need for digital literacy skills to be taught by teachers effectively.

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