Abstract
Every day we are moving toward digitalization and computerization. In education and especially online learning, we are observing fast developments. The need of a digital curriculum and digital literacy for better teaching and learning is sensible. Thus, a digital literacy curriculum is a necessary tool for teachers and students. This qualitative study explored some components of the digital literacy curriculum based on EFL and IT instructors’ voice. Also, the researchers found digital tools that they used a lot and their purposes behind applying these digital tools. The results show that EFL and IT instructors had focused on production, communication, evaluation of digital skills in cyberspace. Most of them were aware of digital literacy definition and suggested some components of the digital literacy definition components and suggested designing a digital literacy curriculum. Among all digital tools, they used WhatsApp and Bigbluebutton more. Based on all retrieved data, the researchers proposed a digital literacy curriculum framework and identified the need for further study about applying this framework in real life. Doing need analysis before designing a digital literacy curriculum to know students' and teachers' digital talent and awareness is another area that further research should have done.
Highlights
IntroductionThe deliberation process behind the design of a digital literacy curriculum should include instructors' voice in the subject area
1 Language teachers’ responsibility was extended as communication around the globe became increasingly digitally mediated
RQ1: What do the components of the digital literacy curriculum mean for EFL and IT instructors? Following qualitative analysis, five themes emerged in relation to instructors understanding of digital literacy curriculum components: (a) Digital reading and writing in cyberspace and digital networks or content production by writing in cyberspace, (b) Understanding and using digital tools, (c) communicating digital content (d) critical evaluation
Summary
The deliberation process behind the design of a digital literacy curriculum should include instructors' voice in the subject area Considering instructors in designing digital literacy curriculum has a significant effect on curriculum components' quality. If curriculum designer and researcher can plan a special digital literacy curriculum for adults (teachers, staff, and students), that will be applicable. All theories and frameworks are good on the paper, but how about their application in real life. Did they act as a perfect tool in the context? After studying and searching many books and research papers, the clear definition for digital literacy or its curriculum never be found. The combination of s and perspectives of scholars' different ideas and perspectives about digital literacy curriculum
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