Improving Digital Literacy – A Solvable Challenge using Virtual Worlds

Presenter:
Marie Vans/amvans lapis (Avatar)
Educators and Trainers
Valerie Hill/Valibrarian Gregg
Educators and Trainers

Virtual World librarians are positioned to lead efforts to develop digital citizenship by developing programs that assist in the mastery of responsible and appropriate technology use, including online identity, communication etiquette, and rights and responsibilities by learners. We present the definition of digital literacy and the very solvable challenges faced by educators and students. We also include possible solutions and call for the creation of a digital literacy lifecycle model.

Participants will have an understanding of the challenges and issues for becoming digitally literate.
Participants will understand how to engage others in meaningful conversation on digital literacy.

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