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In a world today where everyone is so connected to everything, it's hard sometimes to figure out what to use, how to use it, and if we are using it the correct way. Being digitally literate is so important this day in age.
What is Digital Literacy?
Digitally literate people are able to “use technology strategically to find and evaluate information, connect and collaborate with others, produce and share original content, and use the internet tools to achieve many academic, professional, and personal goals” (Crowley).
When students are able to work in a digital world, they are able to have information in a second at their fingertips. When students are not involved in a digital world, they will be behind and only have access to the information given to them. Digital Literacy gives students access to information around the world.
How to Use it In the Classroom
Digital literacy is important for children because if they have that knowledge, then students will be able to utilize that knowledge and use different forms of technology. Using popular social media in an educational light- teachers having a classroom account and using it as a way to communicate during the school day and beyond. For example: creating an Instagram of what a person from history's page might would look like.
Check out this article on Digital Literacy here.
What is a Copyright?
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To me, copyright means that you have reserved the right to whatever piece of authentic material you have made and no one else has the right to steal it unless you give them permission.
It's so important to make sure students are aware of copyright laws, and are equipped with the tools they need to cite a source. Teachers should teach their students about copyright because students need to understand the importance of plagiarism and how they can’t just copy and paste information since it belongs to another person. For older students, plagiarism means that they must cite their sources or else they’ll pay severe consequences and fail that assignment and even the class.
Take a look at this video on Copyright Laws.
Resources
Crowly, B. (n.d.). What Digital Literacy Looks Like in a Classroom. Retrieved February 08, 2016, from http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/10/29/ctq_crowley_digitalliteracy.htm
Pennington, M. (2014, December 24). Tips to Help Your Child Avoid Plagiarism. Retrieved February 08, 2016, from https://www.noodle.com/articles/tips-to-help-your-child-avoid-plagiarism
US Digital Literacy. (2015). Retrieved February 08, 2016, from http://digitalliteracy.us/
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