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Showing 1 to 20 of 160 for “"digital literacy"”.
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PRACTICAL DIGITAL LITERACY: YOUTHS¿ PRACTICAL MASTERY OF PLATFORM EXPERIENCES
Contemporary digital environments are increasingly shaped by algorithmic recommender systems that curate the content experienced by young people on social media platforms. Despite a wealth of research on digital literacy, existing frameworks tend to adopt either top-down, skill-based approaches …
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Digital literacy instruction in academic libraries in KwaZulu-Natal
A dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the Master of Management Science in Library and Information Sciences, Durban University of Technology, 2022.
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Teacher Candidates' Digital Literacy and Their Technology Integration Efficacy
… of this study was to investigate perceived digital literacy levels and technology integration efficacy of preservice teaching (PST) candidates. The sample was comprised of PST candidates from two universities and one college in the southeastern United States that differ in size and culture. …
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Risky Opportunities: Developing Children’s Resilience through Digital Literacy in Thailand
… concepts of risk and opportunity in the digital domain for children in Thailand; it explores what the consequent balance is between, regulation/policing of this domain on the one hand, and active user empowerment on the other. It defines “digital literacy”, in a way that is appropriate …
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An exploration of ehealth and digital literacy in pharmacy practice.
… to develop explanatory theory around the digital literacy experiences, education and training related needs of pharmacy staff in the NHS Grampian area. Digital literacy levels were self-reported as basic with mixed views on the need for formal education and training. Findings indicate …
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The Role of Digital Literacy Activities in Students' Writing Processes
This study examines the digital literacy activities (DLAs) of students composing on computers to provide detailed, thick description of digital writers’ composing processes. Recent studies of writing processes that involve computers rarely acknowledge that digital composing processes “weave …
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Exploring teachers' professional development and digital literacy: a grounded theory study
… of jobs in the UK now require at least basic digital skills. Outside of work, many aspects of day to day life are also mediated by technology; from banking and shopping to socialising. In this increasingly digital society, an individual requires the knowledge and understanding to make use of …
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Pre-service teachers' perceptions and practices: integrating digital literacy into English education
Teachers are increasingly expected to use digital resources to facilitate learning. Recent research in Higher Education has indicated the existence of a digital divide among students. With the changing role of the English teacher as a facilitator of critical skills and the traditional centrality of …
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The Learning curve: An exploration of the digital literacy dimension to ISPs
As the world becomes increasingly digital, there is widespread recognition of the opportunities and potential benefits of expanding access to the Internet in developing countries. In response to the optimism, the current state of the internet access landscape in Kenya is characterized by a diverse …
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Primary student-teachers' perceptions of the role of digital literacy in their lives
… investigates the nature of student-teachers’ ‘digital insidership’. It explores seven primary studentteachers’ perceptions of the role of digital literacy in their lives both within and beyond primary classrooms. Adopting a methodology influenced by phenomenology, it draws primarily from …
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Online studios and digital literacy skills among undergraduate students: An Activity Theory Perspective
… the practicality of online studios in enhancing digital literacy skills within the design and technology fields has , thus, become significant and urgent. Success in this endeavour hinges upon lecturers' proficiency with technological tools that facilitate cognitive development. This could …
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Beyond the Tall, Tall Trees: Exploring Land and Digital Literacy in Rural Appalachia
… to better understand the way land impacts rural digital literacy sponsorship. With the help of 13 participants, I studied the ways land impacted their access to digital infrastructures and internet access and presented the following questions: how does land impeded access and support access to …
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Collective leadership for community action: A case-based inquiry into supporting digital literacy initiatives
… communities is how to support the development of digital literacies in their citizens for not just long-term success in an increasingly technology-reliant life but also to meet social and economic development goals related to digital inclusion and workforce preparation. This study examines the …
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Digital Literacy and Resilience: How Can Professional Development Prepare Instructors to Succeed in Changing Times?
Digital literacy is essential for societal participation, making it a crucial aspect of an educator’s role. The importance of digital literacy corresponds with the rising demand for postsecondary digital education in Canada, alongside numerous changes from COVID-19, demographic shifts, and …
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Digital Literacy and Career Readiness: College Students' Perception of Their Preparedness to Enter the Workforce
… within their students' chosen fields of study. Digital literacy has become an important part of this employability in a time defined by rapid technological advancements. However, limited research has been done to explore how college students value digital literacy, interact with literacy, and or …
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Exploring the Digital Literacy Divide Among American Teens: Influences of Parent Education, Gender and Race
… behaviors and self-efficacy when it comes to digital literacy. The analysis found a statistically significant effect of gender, race, and parental education on high-risk behaviors, positive behaviors and self-efficacy. Notably, it was found that high-risk behaviors among Black/African American …
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Capturing the context of digital literacy: a case study of Illinois public libraries in underserved communities
… the role of the public library in fostering digital literacies in underserved Illinois communities. Over the course of two years I collected data on the library as an institution, and as a context, by investigating people, policies, activities and infrastructure related to how individuals …
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Digital literacy practices of three high school learners across home and school contexts: challenges and opportunities
This study investigates the literacy practices of three high school learners both in and out of the classroom. The study focuses on the role digital devices play in their literacy practices at home and at their school in the southern suburbs of Cape Town. The study focuses on how different …
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