Digital literacy comes from the basic definition of the word “literacy,” meaning the ability to read and write. The term digital literacy is defined as being successful in today’s digital world. Being digitally literate allows you to learn to use technology in and outside of the classroom. As a teacher you can incorporate technology that students using in an everyday bases, and capture their attention while teaching. The amount of resources for technology are endless so as a teacher you will always be able to find a new and unique way to reach out to your students.In the 21st century, those in the workforce are expected to be able to work basic technology like computers and telephones. While some employers may offer training on unique technology, it is important that employees have a great te
By teaching students how to responsibly use technology, you can ensure they know all about internet safety. This includes securing your web browser applications with a password, not allowing yourself to receive any messages from strangers (can usually be done in security settings), and also teaching children that if they ever see something on the internet that makes them scared, confused, or uncomfortable, to seek the help of an adult right away. You can also teach children that the internet is a very public forum and that private or personal information that they wouldn’t want broadcasted on a billboard on the road does not belong on the internet at all. Copyright means the protection of making copies of something, changing any other person's’ work, the distribution of work to others, playing and or performing work to others, the displaying of a work to others, and the downloading of media files such as music or movies to your computer or a disc and making of a copy of that item for own use or for the use of selling. When teaching kids about plagiarism, by solely explaining the definition of the word, you won’t be getting very far. Instead, I think you should show children what plagiarism looks like. This is seen in examples like: copying and pasting text, copying text and only making minor alterations, copying text from several articles, etc.
Copyright is a form of protection given to the authors or creators of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works. What that means is that, as the author of the work, you alone have the right to do any of the following or to let others do any of the following:
- make copies of your work;
- distribute copies of your work;
- perform your work publicly (such as for plays, film, dances or music);
- display your work publicly (such as for artwork, or stills from audiovisual works, or any material used on the Internet or television); and
- make “derivative works” (including making modifications, adaptations or other new uses of a work, or translating the work to another media).
In general, it is illegal for anyone to do any of the things listed above with a work created by you without your permission, but there are some exceptions and limitations to your rights. One major limitation is the doctrine of “Fair Use.”
Studies show that children as young as five or six can understand that plagiarism is wrong. So your middle schooler or high schooler definitely knows that plagiarism isn’t a good idea. That said, she might not even know if she's doing it.
Content Knowledge, Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Technological Knowledge.
Content Knowledge: This is the knowledge you learn from reading information, or grasping information taught by the teacher or learned by the student. The content changes with the grade level and age. Pedagogical Content Knowledge: This is how you represent or present the knowledge you are given. How a teacher present test, quizzes and other assignments.
Technological Knowledge: Understanding how content and technology connect for a lesson.
This is a very interesting blog post. You have explained TPACK and digital literacy in a way that the reader will understand.
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