Digital literacies… well, I did not even know there was a word (or two) for it…until recently. nowadays its just assumed that everybody has it, knows it, owns it….and considered a basic skill like writing and reading. But what does it mean t…
A course, a community, an approach
Digital literacies… well, I did not even know there was a word (or two) for it…until recently. nowadays its just assumed that everybody has it, knows it, owns it….and considered a basic skill like writing and reading. But what does it mean t…
David White and Alison Le Cornu (2011) present that web users can be divided into two groups, visitors and residents, according to how they use it. The following text is a short description of what categorizes visitors and residents. Residents see the web as a place like any other in the “real world.” The line […]
David White and Alison Le Cornu (2011) present that web users can be divided into two groups, visitors and residents, according to how they use it. The following text is a short description of what categorizes visitors and residents. Residents see the web as a place like any other in the “real world.” The line […]
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Here I will add my thoughts on Topic 1 about digital literacy
Pensky (2001) makes a distinction between what he calls “digital natives” and “digital immigrants.” Digital natives, according to him, are natives” and “digital immigrants”. Digital natives, according to him, are those born digital and enjoy a digital sensitivity and show skillful use. In contrast, digital immigrants are those who have possible adaptation problems with technology […]
This blog post is a part of #ONL221.Many of us get onto the internet to learn, work and engage everyday but how often do we reflect on the act of logging onto the internet? How do we navigate and learn on the internet?These are two questions I have bee…
Scenario: “I have just signed up to do an online course and I am excited to be there. But I […]
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1. Who are you as an individual in the digital age, and what characterizes your journey so far?Online I have been/can be many people. I have run multiple social media pages for companies across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Th…
I am not sure who I am in this digital era; I guess I just try to keep the pace or catch up lately. I am not a digital native, but I started playing with digital devices and software when I was a kid, as it was relatively common to have a computer at home. […]
Digital literacy is an important aspect of our lives as teachers, but also of our students. The digital world requires skills beyond using softwares and operate digital devices. Alkali et al. (2004) states that digital literacy requires us to have cogn…
I’m mostly a visitor online, according to David White definition, and I’m not very presence online, expect things I have…