Digitally Literate Institutions

Helen Beetham, Sarah Knight

Wednesday 7th September, 0900

Alt-C 2011

Aspects of digital literacy

Those capabilities that fit people for living,

working and studying in an age dominated by

digital forms of information and communication

Learning Literacies in a Digital Age(JISC 2009)

Information skills, critical information literacySupport for use of technologies in learning inc. personal techInduction and pre-induction, managed expectations of study

Tutor skills and confidenceClear guidance on plagiarism, originality and authorityConfidence, criticality and curiosity about technologyDigital feedback, assessment and record of learningDigital identity/reputation, issues of safety/integrityCoherence of diagnosis, progression and support

Authentic digital activities, embedded into the curriculum

access

skills

practices

attributes

extensive, complex, ill-defined

intensive, simplified, well-defined

LLiDA literacies development model

Supporting Learners in a Digital Age(JISC 2010)

How are institutions creating opportunities that promote the development of effective learning in a digital age?

SLiDA findings

Introduce learners as early as possible to the technologies they will useSupport students to use their own devices and servicesReconfigure campus spaces for tech-supported personal and social learningRecognise students' diverse experiences and expertise with technologyInvolve students in decision making about technology and learning

Embed digital literacies into the curriculumRethink graduate attributes for a digital ageUndertake student-centred researchConsider a minimal entitlement to digital experience and capability

Developing Digital Literacies(JISC 2011-13)

Diverse capabilities Diverse groups

e-researchopen publishinginformation literacydesigning TELlearning spacesstudent-owned devicesstudent-led ICT supportmedia productionprofessional practicementoringpersonal development

students in transitionresearch studentseducators of the futureestates/technical staffsenior managerslibrarianslearning support staff administratorslecturerspart-time academicscourse team leaders

£1,5 million to 12 institutional projectsCoherent, inclusive and holistic approaches Digital literacies of staff and students. Embedded into core institutional activities Students will be better equipped to thriveInstitutions will be more resilient

Resources

Download guidance on developing students’ digital skills for study. Access a set of recommendations to help you examine your institution’s provision and support for developing digital literacy. Carry out an organisational audit to identify current good practise and priority areas for development. Browse examples of best practice in curriculum development, learning support and organisational capacity building for digital literacy.Explore case studies to see how different universities and colleges are promoting effective learning in a digital age. Sign up for a national workshop on Developing Digital Literacies or download, adapt and use the workshop materials for staff development in your own setting.Join the public JISCmail discussion list on topics related to digital literacy.