midterm ch. 7 Flashcards
refers to “the skills associated with using technology to enable users to find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology” (Museum and Library Services Act of 2010).
Digital literacy
According to Hiller Spires, digital literacy has three buckets:
- Finding and consuming digital content;
- Creating digital content; and,
- Communicating or sharing it.
skills needed to control digital devices and use them to accomplish simple tasks
basic computer skills
emerged from the concepts of search literacy and information literacy, focusing on the skills required to access and curate information as required by social networks
network literacy
ability to use of digital tools and technologies to address and resolve complex issues
digital problem solving
includes the ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and develop solutions that are aligned with specific objectives
digital problem solving
a set of abilities requiring individuals to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information
information literacy
focuses on finding, evaluating, using, and communicating information
media literacy
emphasizes the range of media found online “from print to video to the Internet”
media literacy
The impact of digital technologies on reading literacy rates is a ??? issue, and perspectives differ on whether these have a positive or negative effect on reading skills.
complex
The rapid evolution of technology offers numerous opportunities for innovation and progress. However, it demands a constant update of ??? and ???. This resulted to a gap between the ??? and ???.
skills and competencies;
digital natives and digital immigrants
Digital technology has made reading materials more ??? to a wider audience.
accessible
a social storytelling platform with 65 million users, where they can publish their original stories and interact with a community of readers and writers
WATTPAD
a library-powered platform providing free access to ebooks and audiobooks for library card holders
LIBBY
a membership service that provides customers with the world’s largest selection of audiobooks as well as podcasts, exclusive originals and more
AUDIBLE
primarily known for music streaming, but also offers a selection of audiobooks and podcasts
SPOTIFY
an Amazon flagship e-reader providing a dedicated device and app ecosystem for purchasing and reading ebooks, with features like e-ink technology for a paper-like reading experience
KINDLE
serves as a comprehensive ebook and audiobook store that integrates with the Android ecosystem, offering a wide range of titles for purchase or free download
GOOGLE PLAY BOOKS
similar to Google Play Books
is integrated into the Apple ecosystem, offering a curated selection of ebooks and audiobooks for iOS and macOS users
APPLE BOOKS
offers free access to a vast library of ebooks in the public domain, including timeless works
PROJECT GUTENBERG
Digital reading platforms often offer ??? features that can enhance the learning experience through the integration of different ??? (e.g. audio, video, animation, hyperlinks). This can be ??? to suit individual needs, making the reading experience more personal and effective.
interactive;
multimedia elements;
customized
combine different learning styles which can help a person to engage in the act of reading in ways that play to his/her strengths.
Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs)
can listen to an individual as he/she reads aloud and provide on-the-spot feedback to help his/her development.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology
