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Microsoft Digital Literacy. WLMA 2010. What is Digital Literacy?.
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Microsoft Digital Literacy WLMA 2010
What is Digital Literacy? “The goal of Digital Literacy is to teach and assess basic computer concepts and skills so that people can use computer technology in everyday life to develop new social and economic opportunities for themselves, their families, and their communities.” Microsoft Digital Literacy 2010
WA Legislative Directive Technology Literacy is the ability to responsibly, creatively and effectively use appropriate technology to: • Communicate. • Access, collect, manage, integrate and evaluate information. • Solve problemsand create solutions • Build and share knowledge. • Improve and enhance learning in all subject areas and experiences. Technology Fluency is demonstrated when students: • Apply technology to real-world experiences. • Adapt to changing technologies. • Modify current and create new technologies. • Personalize technology to meet personal needs, interests and learning style.
OSPI “Those who lead our classrooms must be proficient users of digital technologies as well as highly capable technology integrators whose instructional practice is compatible with a student-centered, project-oriented learning environment.”
Why? • Technology Essential Conditions
Ed Tech Standards • Standards • Technology Tiers • Technology Proficiencies of Certified Administrators, Teachers & Teacher-Librarians
What’s Available? • Digital Literacy Content
Basic curriculum • Welcome to Computer Basics • How are they used? • Benefits of using the Internet. • Identification of key components. • Mousing Around • Keyboarding
Digital Literacy Standard Curriculum Version 2 • Computer Basics • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Productivity Programs • Computer Security and Privacy • Digital Lifestyles
Advanced • What is an Internet Email Account • Create a Windows Live ID Email Account