8 Pillars of Digital Literacy

I saw this concept tonight and it was a new idea for me so I wanted to share it.  I believe teaching digital literacy is such an important part of our obligation as educators.  This could easily be incorporated into our classrooms.

Essential Elements of Digital Literacy

• Cultural – Look at the context in which the literacy is situated
• Cognitive – How do we think when we are using a device (vs when we are not)?
• Constructive – We should aim to use technology in a constructive (vs a passive) way
• Communicative – We should be using technology to enhance our communications
• Confident – You need to be confident to jump in feet first and explore/use/master/learn technology
• Creative – Using technology in the classroom requires some creativity and risk taking – don’t stick to the basics when you can test out a new idea or use for technology
• Critical – You need the ability to look at the technologies you’re using (and what you’re using them for) with a critical eye
• Civic- We should be using the technologies available to us for greater good (which can be widely defined)

Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2014/05/the-8-pillars-of-digital-literacies.html

An Evening with Donalyn Miller

The teachers in GCISD are in for a real treat on June 16th.  Donalyn Miller has been invited to share her ideas and experiences about creating a love for reading in our students.  You won't want to miss this opportunity!

The journey begins . . .

Ready to dive into the "Virtual Voyage" and sail away with other educators in GCISD who are ready to learn from and teach one another.  The possibilities will be endless . . .