How to Support Digital Literacy in
Adult Learners
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| Digital Literacy |
The glare of a smartphone first thing
in the morning is an all too familiar picture for many adults. Often our first
instinct is to reach for the little device to help us navigate through our
days: to provide a weather update, outline our calendars, give us a news
rundown, and connect us with others.
In a typical day, the average adult
spends around 11 hours per day looking at screens, including smartphones,
computers, and tablets, often without even realizing it. But what skills do
adults need to effectively navigate digital spaces? And how can educators
support adult learners to build these skills?
Thankfully, there is promising
research on an array of strategies to help adults with digital literacy.
➤ Understanding Graphics, Digital
Interfaces, and Online Reproduction Skills
➤ Reading Online: Branching and Critical
Evaluation Skills
➤ Real-time Thinking Skills
➤ Social and Emotional Skills
Supporting Adult Digital Literacy
Common across all of these skills is
the significance of direct instruction and support networks. Instructors,
trainers, and peers can all positively contribute to adults’ digital literacy
skills when they explain and model different skills in an open and low-stakes
environment. For adults who may be struggling in digital spaces, social support
from friends, family, and colleagues can be effective, particularly for older
adults who may lack experience with technology.
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