I began learning about digital literacy by searching the ISTE.org where teachers, administrators and students can learn how to communicate in a fast paced changing world.

ISTE STANDARDS FOR
STUDENTS

Promote future-ready learning with the ISTE Standards for Students

Today’s students must be prepared to thrive in a constantly evolving technological landscape. Zip codes and borders no longer determine the learning opportunities, skills and careers that students can access. The ISTE Standards for Students are designed to empower student voice and ensure that learning is a student-driven process of exploration, creativity and discovery no matter where they or their teachers are in the thoughtful integration of ed tech.

After I spent time learning about how ISTE engages students I moved on to the area of the site designed for teachers. It is a large area with more information than I could not absorb in one sitting but I was able to appreciate the information they offered.

In the same manner that other sites like Edutiopia.com, text books by respected authors and other collaborative partnerships, I learned that digital literacy need to be taught.  The ISTE website compliments the discipline of education and the pursuit to educate students in digital literacy. ISTE pushes for creativity, transformation and use of technology.  They also offer resources and invite anyone to join their on-line community.  I did join easily and look forward learning strategies that I can use in my future classroom.

I also learned the being digitally literate is a Common Core Standard (I apologize now for not being able to cite the exact standard). Anyone can learn more about this by visiting Project ReimaginED resource library.

I also, spent time on Twitter networking with others who are interested in becoming digitally literate.  I found some very interesting posts related to keeping children safe on the internet and offering advice to those of us who will enter the world of teaching in the future. I am new to twitter so I am excited to become a player in that arena with regard to Digital Literacy.

What has everyone learned this week?

What random piece of digital literacy learned in this module, has been helpful to you already?