Concept Of Digital Literacy Research Articles

The Connotation and Framework Construction of Digital Literacy of University Teachers in The Intelligent Era

With the further development of educational information technology, digital technology plays a more and more important role in modern classroom. in addition, with the outbreak of COVID- 19, The implementation of online teaching in multiple locations across the country has put forward higher requirements for teachers' digital literacy. After deeply interpreting the specific concept of digital literacy, further exploring the connotation of digital literacy and understanding a large number of related literature research, this paper constructs the framework of digital literacy of university teachers in the digital intelligence era, which is divided into three dimensions. Thirteen basic elements. According to the previous article, this paper puts forward the implementation path of three aspects of university teachers' digital literacy framework, namely, to build a perfect university teachers' professional training system to improve teachers' basic digital literacy; cultivate university teachers' concept oftechnological integration and enhance peer cooperation and communication to improve their own digital teaching ability; develop diversified digital literacy promotion and evaluation tools to help teachers' digital learning.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN COMPETENCE-BASED DIGITAL LITERACY CONCEPTS AND MANAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION IN EMBU COUNTY, KENYA

The study investigated relationship between competence-based digital literacy concepts and management of primary school curriculum implementation in Embu County Kenya. Competence based curriculum digital literacy emphasizes development of digital skills, knowledge and core competences in learners’ real life situation, in Kenya. However, competence-based curriculum implementation is insufficiently managed following limited digital technology use in schools; rising concern on effectiveness of competence based learning activities in Kenyan schools. The objective of the study is to determine relationship between competence-based digital literacy concepts and management of primary school curriculum implementation in Embu County, Kenya. The study involved 364 respondents using purposive and simple random techniques. The study employed correlation research design. The study respondents were: competence-based classroom teachers, subject panel heads, senior teachers, head teachers and deputy head teachers. The data collection tools were questionnaires and interview guides for head teachers, deputy head teachers, subject panel heads, senior teachers and competence based classroom teachers. The descriptive statistics was presented in frequencies and percentages; while inferential statistics was analyzed using regression statistic technique. The study reviewed that most school managers have integrated in teaching and learning the current and emerging digital technologies to support curriculum delivery and management; as well as managing and creating information in the immediate digital environment. The study established that digital technologies enable provision of individualized learning management system for teachers. The study indicated that there is significant relationship between competence-based digital literacy concepts and management of primary school curriculum implementation in Embu County, Kenya. Following study findings, the researcher concludes that competence-based digital literacy concepts are crucial in management of primary school curriculum implementation in Kenyan schools. Therefore, the researcher recommends that ministry of education should promote digital literacy technologies for efficient curriculum implementation management in primary schools in Kenya.

Digital Literacy Perspective: Reflections on Education

Today's society demands more and more different types of skills. These skills need to be used not only to strengthen the capacity to use information for social and personal development purposes, but also to manage potential risks associated with mass media and digital media. As a matter of fact, the rapid development of digital technologies in the digital age confronts individuals with situations that require the use of ever-growing cognitive, sociological and technical skills required to identify and solve problems in digital environments. Individuals who are digitally illiterate or who lack digital literacy face the situation of exclusion from the digital world. Therefore, in today's technology age, being digital literate is an important skill needed in people's workplace and social lives beyond educational institutions. The increased focus on the development of digital literacy should be a policy priority, especially for educational institutions. Because education, which includes the learning and teaching process, is an area where digital media are used. In this study, the concept of digital literacy, the development of digital literacy, strategic perspectives in education, the 'Ng Model' in digital literacy and the use of digital literacy in education have been examined.

Kuran Kursu Öğreticilerinin Dijital Okuryazarlık Seviyesinin İncelenmesi

The phenomenon of digitalization, which manifests itself in almost every field of daily life, strongly affects education processes, and traditional education methods and techniques are replaced by digital technologies. The rapid digitalization experienced today has brought the concept of digital literacy. In its most general definition, digital literacy refers to the ability to find, understand, analyze, produce and share information through network devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Digital literacy also includes knowing the unique legal rules and ethical norms of online environments, production and sharing patterns. Digitalization seems inevitable in religious education and Quran Courses as in all fields of education. This research aims to examine the digital literacy levels of Qur'an Course Instructors. The sample consists of 351 Qur'an Course Instructors working in Sakarya and Düzce provinces. For collecting the data, a questionnaire prepared by the researcher to determine the demographic variables of the participants and the Digital Literacy Evaluation Scale developed to measure the digital literacy level of the participants were used. The scale consists of “awareness, contextual use, secure participation, digital identity management and basic tool and media knowledge” sub-dimensions. The findings show that the digital literacy level of Qur'an Course Instructors differs according to the type of course they work. It has been observed that the digital literacy level of those who need training on the use of digital technologies is significantly lower. It is thought that providing basic digital literacy training to Qur'an Course Instructors will increase the quality of service

Development of an Instrument to Measure Conceptualizations and Competencies About Conversational Agents on the Example of Smart Speakers

The concept of digital literacy has been introduced as a new cultural technique, which is regarded as essential for successful participation in a (future) digitized world. Regarding the increasing importance of AI, literacy concepts need to be extended to account for AI-related specifics. The easy handling of the systems results in increased usage, contrasting limited conceptualizations (e.g., imagination of future importance) and competencies (e.g., knowledge about functional principles). In reference to voice-based conversational agents as a concrete application of AI, the present paper aims for the development of a measurement to assess the conceptualizations and competencies about conversational agents. In a first step, a theoretical framework of “AI literacy” is transferred to the context of conversational agent literacy. Second, the “conversational agent literacy scale” (short CALS) is developed, constituting the first attempt to measure interindividual differences in the “(il) literate” usage of conversational agents. 29 items were derived, of which 170 participants answered. An explanatory factor analysis identified five factors leading to five subscales to assess CAL: storage and transfer of the smart speaker’s data input; smart speaker’s functional principles; smart speaker’s intelligent functions, learning abilities; smart speaker’s reach and potential; smart speaker’s technological (surrounding) infrastructure. Preliminary insights into construct validity and reliability of CALS showed satisfying results. Third, using the newly developed instrument, a student sample’s CAL was assessed, revealing intermediated values. Remarkably, owning a smart speaker did not lead to higher CAL scores, confirming our basic assumption that usage of systems does not guarantee enlightened conceptualizations and competencies. In sum, the paper contributes to the first insights into the operationalization and understanding of CAL as a specific subdomain of AI-related competencies.

Digital literacy: a review in the South Pacific

In this era of exponential prominence and adoption of technology, one needs to have the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share and create ideas, responsibly and ethically, using Information Communication Technology (ICT) tools and technologies combined with the Internet. This emerging human attribute is known as digital literacy. Today, digital literacy is an essential component of everyone's personal and professional lives to survive and thrive in the digital world. The notion of advocating digital literacy around the world is leveraged on the shoulders of higher education institutes. The institutes are playing a pivotal role in mentoring the younger generation to be digitally literate so that they can contribute effectively towards an individual, societal and national development and progression. This same now applies to the South Pacific region as well, with its recent progressive growth of ICT and the dynamic use of digital technology. It can also be added that digital literacy and, by extension, digital fluency is more needed in developing countries, including the South Pacific region, as these countries rely heavily on ICTs for their economic survival, competition and progression. However, there is a dearth of baseline research on digital literacy in the South Pacific since the concept is still new and an emerging one in the region. A few works have been done on the components of digital literacy highlighted in this integrative literature review paper. The anecdotal research will elaborate on the concept of digital literacy, discuss its importance and impacts with major emphasis on the South Pacific, and provide a comprehensive review of digital literacy, its importance and its impact on higher education in the South Pacific.

Digitalna pismenost i učenje stranih jezika

Modern language teaching is oriented towards the use of new technologies, and in this regard it is necessary to work on the development of digital literacy, both for students and teachers. Knowing how to find, select, analyze and adequately use digital information are important segments of digital literacy. In this regard, in foreign language teaching, digitally literate teachers and students can further contribute to their own development, learning and acquisition of foreign languages. With the help of digital literacy, students are able to use digital tools, digital information as well as create online projects in foreign languages. However, in order for students to adequately work on their tasks in an online environment, teacher moderators are needed who strive for continuous improvement in this field, who cultivate positive attitudes towards the use of new technologies and recognize their pedagogical value. Therefore, the focus of this paper is, first, on defining the concept of digital literacy, on pointing out the connection between digital literacy and learning and teaching foreign languages, on student work and the role of teachers in the digital environment, as well as on research results.

STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE REALITY OF DIGITAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

The article briefly presents several national and transnational strategic documents dealing with the development of digital literacy and digital education. It analyzes the content of the concept of digital literacy, which is a prerequisite for learning and education in the digital age and the use of all the benefits andcomponentsofthedigitallearningenvironment. Theauthorsinvolvedinthegranttaskofthe Technology Agency of the Czech Republic entitled “Education in Engineering Field and Its Optimization for the Need of the Labor Market” deal with many issues related to digital literacy and the use of digital technologies at secondary technical schools in a selected region of the Czech Republic. The article presents the results of empirical research, which answers the following main research questions: a) Does the view of students of these schools on the use of digital technologies in teaching affect the level of their digital competencies? Does the professional orientation of students according to the RIASEC method influence the self- assessment of digital competences and the use of digital technologies in teaching? c) Does the development of artificial intelligence applications in mechanical engineering influence the decision to start high school and the students’ opinion on their future career in mechanical engineering? Using statistical methods, partial research hypotheses were verified and the obtained data will be used for the optimization of the school digital learning environment as well as for the process of creating digital literacy of teachers and students

Pengembangan Literasi Digital untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Membaca

<p><em>The rapid development of technology today should be the main key in efforts to develop students' abilities and skills in the field of education and the learning process in dealing with the world of technology and information. The support and role of education is expected to increase the nation's competitiveness in the midst of global competition. The openness of information technology should be balanced with the progress of good reading literacy, but in Indonesia in particular, reading literacy skills for children are still at the bottom. Therefore, the development of digital literacy is expected to be a benchmark and a supporting factor in the development of student knowledge that can be accessed by digital media around the environment such as mobile phones, computers, laptops, etc. This article proposes a new conceptual framework for the concept of digital literacy, combining five types of literacy: (a) photovisual literacy; (b) reproductive literacy; (c) information literacy; (d) branched literacy; and (e) socio-emotional literacy that can support knowledge development.</em></p>

Problems of the formation of digital competence in the modern educational space

The article examines the problems of digital competence as a phenomenon of modern life, especially aggravated in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital competence as the latest concept, skills necessary for the modern, connected with the scientific and technical implementation of new technologies in education, economy, politics and production. The development of digital literacy concepts relies on both traditional and diverse media. However, the main difficulty in its development is associated with the digital divide, overcoming which depends on many factors. In the educational environment, digital competence should take into account the age-related physiological, mental and psychological characteristics of schoolchildren, and in preparation for professional activity-support for professional digital competence. The work also provides the author’s version of the definition of the concept of "digital competence".

Conceptual model of the concept of digital literacy

Conceptual model of the concept of digital literacy

Digital Literacy

Information and communication technologies (ICT) along with the internet have fueled advancements and growth in banking, transportation, economics, and most of all in education in the 21st century. The 21st century citizens are provided with new opportunities that have been created with the advancement of ICT. Hence, individuals need a wide range of abilities, competencies, and skills to adapt to the technological era. This paper provides a literature review of the growing importance of ICT, its wide array of usage, and its influence on various facets of people's daily lives. In addition, the emerging concept of digital literacy through ICT developments, contribution of digital literacy towards the achievement of sustainable development goals, contribution of ICT towards the development of various sectors particularly the education sector, and the work done in this area of digital literacy are summarised. The paper concludes with three new models of digital literacy: four gear model, model for flexible learning, and a model showing the impact of ICT on the learning process.

Opinions of academicians on digital literacy: A phenomenology study

Social media has become an indispensable part of our lives in recent days, in which a new concept has emerged. This concept is Digital Literacy. We can define digital literacy as the ability to produce information using digital technologies. Digital literacy skills are among the most important skills that individuals should have in our age. Today, children are introduced to digital tools and started to use, before learning, to read and write. According to the researches, teachers and/or academics are not able to keep up with this digital progress of the new generation, but they fall behind. In this context, teachers and/or academics are expected to use digital tools effectively and have digital literacy skills in order to keep up with the digital transformation. The aim of this study is to apply the opinions of academicians about the concept of digital literacy which is rapidly entering our lives and to reveal the level of awareness about the related concept. Phenomenology design, one of the qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Phenomenology is a research design that is used to reveal cases that we are aware of but we do not have in-depth knowledge of it. For research purposes, the sample of the research consists of 10 academicians working as lecturers in various departments with a Vocational School of Technical Sciences of a university in Turkey. As a data collection tool, Semi-Structured Interview Form on Digital Literacy developed by Kozan (2018) was used with the permission of the researcher. In the context of the conceptualisation of the collected data, the thematic content analysis method was used. At the end of the study, it was revealed that all of the academicians who are working in the study group are familiar with the concept of digital literacy and they are ready to participate in the training to be given to them by relevant institutions and organisations.
 
 Keywords: Digital literacy, Academics, 0pinion, Phenomenology Study.

LETRAMENTO DIGITAL E FORMAÇÃO DE PROFESSORES: UMA PROPOSTA COM O APLICATIVO WHATSAPP

This article aims to problematize the concept of digital literacy from experiences using Information and Communication Digital Technologies (ICDT) in a six-hour course planned for teacher education context. Six undergraduate students took part in this minicourse. Our intention is to provide opportunities for reflection on the opportunities and digital didactic resources of our time while providing that the discussions take place also mediated by these technologies. In this way, the participants of the minicourse were invited to take a meta-analytical look at the tool, that is, to use and reflect on how to use it. This qualitative interpretive study is guided by the theory of Multiliteracies and aims to discuss how we can contribute to the improvement of critical digital literacy of teachers and consequently favor work based on the theory of critical literacy resignified also among their students.

Digital Literacy Key Performance Indicators for Sustainable Development

The concept of digital literacy has been defined in numerous ways over the last two decades to incorporate rapid technological changes, its versatility, and to bridge the global digital divide. Most approaches have been technology-centric with an inherent assumption of cultural and political neutrality of new media technologies. There are multiple hurdles in every stage of digital literacy implementation. The lack of solutions such as local language digital interfaces, locally relevant content, digital literacy training, the use of icons and audio excludes a large fraction of illiterate people. In this article, we analyse case studies targeted at under-connected people in sub-Saharan Africa and India that use digital literacy programmes to build knowledge and health literacy, solve societal problems and foster development. In India, we focus on notable initiatives undertaken in the domain of digital literacy for rural populations. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we draw from an original project in Kenya aiming at developing digital literacy for youth from low-income backgrounds. We further focus on Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso and Tanzania, where field studies have been conducted on the use of digital technologies by low-literacy people and on how audio and icon-based interfaces and Internet lite standard could help them overcome their limitations. The main objective of this article is to identify key performance indicators (KPIs) in the context of digital literacy skills as one of the pillars for digital inclusion. We will learn how digital literacy programmes can be used to build digital literacy and how KPIs for sustainable development can be established. In the final discussion, we offer lessons learned from the case studies and further recommendation for stakeholders and decision-makers in the field of digital health literacy.

Digital Literacy

Digital literacy is a widely used concept that has become pluralistic, often avoiding a clear definition of what digital literacy actually means. However, acquiring digital literacy is still a global issue. Given the vast potential of digital technology as it grows and evolves, it is essential to understand what the concept of digital literacy is and how it is applied in today's context. The aim of the study was twofold: (a) to analyse the recent literature available in the EBSCO database regarding definitions of digital literacy; and (b) to provide an overview of the concept of digital literacy and related skills. Using a systematic literature review, 45 academic papers were selected, of which 17 articles were analysed after further evaluation. Qualitative analyses were carried out to better comprehend the range of digital literacy definitions, as offered by authors.

Concept of Digital Literation Based on Value of Local Wisdom Piil Pesenggiri in History Learning in the Industrial Revolution 4.0

Literacy is one of the abilities that are considered important in facing the 21st-century world. The distinctive character of the 21st-century world is the industrial revolution of 4.0. The impact of the industrial revolution 4.0 has been felt by anyone in every aspect of life, including aspects of education. The low condition of Indonesia's digital literacy capability must be overcome immediately. For this reason, this study aims to propose a thesis on the concept of digital literacy based on value of local wisdom piil pesenggiri in learning history in the era of the industrial revolution 4.0. Local wisdom piil pesenggiri is the behavior and outlook on life of Lampung people who are still held firm to this day. It is hoped that through this strategy the historical awareness of the students at Public High School 2 Kalianda in Lampung Province will increase amidst the current of Industrial Revolution 4.0. This study used qualitative research methods. Data collection was conducted in January and February 2020 with natural conditions, primary data sources and more data collection techniques in participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation. The results show that there must be a change in conventional history learning resources to a digital history book that can understand current students without losing their cultural identity.

Components of digital literacy as predictors of youth civic engagement and the role of social media news attention: the case of Korea

ABSTRACT This study examined the multi-component concept of digital literacy as a predictor of civic engagement depending on news attention level among teens. First, it explicated each effect of the four main components of digital literacy such as technical skills, information usage, communication and creation. A nationwide survey of more than 2,500 South Korean students showed that all components but technical skills were significant predictors of various activities of engagement. Information usage was the most salient predictor of posting on social issues and donation, while creation was highly related to volunteering. Next, we tested if there were any salient differences among the low, medium and high-news attention groups. Digital literacy components were significantly related to engagement among high-news attention respondents. In the low-attention group, however, the variables rarely predicted participation. The differences among groups were coherent across various engagement variables. This study demonstrates that frequency and amount of time spent on social media does not automatically guarantee adolescents’ civic engagement. Competence and attitude under the broader umbrella of digital literacy are what really matter. The normative and practical implication for digital literacy education and the function of news regarding the connection between digital literacy and engagement were further discussed.

Applying a digital literacy framework and mapping tool to an occupational therapy curriculum

Amidst claims that rapid technological changes in health far outstrip the capabilities of the health workforce, digital literacy is featured in occupational therapy competency standards. However, little attention have been given to the development of digital literacy in entry-level occupational therapy programmes and the preparation of graduates for digital health. There is a lack of guidance on how universities can demonstrate digital literacy development in occupational therapy students. The aim of this study was to test the usefulness of a digital literacy framework and mapping tool in identifying opportunities for students to develop digital literacy within an entry-level occupational therapy programme. Intrinsic case study design was used to test the usefulness of the digital literacy framework and mapping tool. The framework and tool were applied to the curriculum of a large entry-level Australian occupational therapy programme. Through the process of mapping, key insights were developed on how digital literacy was embedded across the occupational therapy curricula. Limited attention was given to the development of student digital literacy in the early years of the programme. In later years, more opportunities were available to develop digital literacy at basic and intermediate levels. Across the programme, there was limited evidence of the development of advanced digital literacy. The framework and mapping tool were useful in broadening understanding of the concept of digital literacy beyond information communication technologies. The framework and tool can assist those designing or refining occupational therapy curricula to operationalise the notion of digital literacy for practice, and prompt discussion and debate on digital literacy and requirements for students, graduates and occupational therapists in an ever-changing complex health environment.

Digital literacy practices of Turkish pre-service EFL teachers

With rapid changes in information and communication technologies, it is no longer sufficient for language teachers and pre-service teachers (PTs) to know how to use existing digital tools. They also need to be digitally literate in order to critically evaluate such tools and platforms for safe, wise, and productive use. Within a qualitative approach, this study investigated Turkish PTs’ conceptualisation of digital literacy. This included an exploration of how PTs defined this concept, what kind of tools they used, and for which purposes they preferred to use digital tools. First, we found that PTs concept of digital literacy consist of many levels from knowledge to use, and to critical, creative, and collaborative use. Second, we observed that university professors play an important role in the development of digital literacy levels of PTs. Third, it was found that PTs use social media platforms heavily for various purposes, however, we identified a need for further guidance in supporting PTs' use of these platforms for their professional development. The findings of this study shed light on the current digital literacy skills of PTs in Turkey and will be beneficial for educational policy makers and teacher trainers in teacher education for the twenty-first century.