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8 Essential Digital Literacy Skills That Students Need via Tech Edvocate


8 Essential Digital Literacy Skills That Students Need
Tech Edvocate: 8.06.2017 by Matthew Lynch

What was once called typing class is now known as technology class. Gone are the days where computer class was spent playing Oregon Trail and creating word processing documents. The networked world in which students exist demands an education that prepares students to produce and consume information in a variety of formats. These formats range from text to images to multimedia. Students need a broad variety of fluencies to be prepared for the 21st-century workforce. Even jobs traditionally thought of us being technology light now require someone who has basic computer skills. This article describes those digital literacy skills paramount to success in any career.

Coding is a universal language and one that is useful whether a technical career is pursued or not.

Collaboration in the online environment requires deliberate Students should be taught basic project management and group work essentials to navigate between multiple platforms.

Cloud Software is an essential part of document management.

Word Processing Software is often used in conjunction with collaboration and cloud software.

Screencasting makes it easy for the novice video creator to make simple yet effective videos.  READ MORE ➤➤

Based on (7) readability formulas:
Grade Level: 12
Reading Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old
(Twelfth graders)


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