Literacies & Campus Context: Leading the Conversation Julia Feerrar, Virginia Tech

Libraries are supporting a growing number of literacies. Definitions for and perceptions of these literacies can vary widely. How can those interested in or charged with exploring new literacies move forward?

Explore vision, scope, needs, partnerships. Create a framework. Connect with partners by facilitating conversations and development opportunities.  

Jisc model & ACRL framework

What and why? Who is excited and invested? What do they need? How are they thinking about digital literacy? What are we already doing well? Where are there opportunities? How? Feedback sessions and focus groups Day-long symposium On-on-one meetings Newsletter and listserv

Explore and strengthen partnerships. Create learning opportunities, including online modules and workshops connected to the framework. Connect existing educational offerings to the framework.    

Alexander et al. (2016). Digital literacy: An NMC Horizon project strategic brief. Alexander et al. (2017). Digital literacy: An NMC Horizon project strategic brief. Developing students’ digital literacy. (2015, September 22). Jisc.

The Challenge

An Approach

Framework Development

Digital Literacy at VT

Campus Conversations

Next Steps Key References

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