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Pat Parslow

Digital literacies refer to the capabilities needed to live, learn, and work in a digital society. They include skills like using digital tools to do academic research, writing, critical thinking, personal development planning, and showcasing achievements. The JISC defines digital literacies as skills that allow individuals to function in a digital world. Developing digital literacies is important for employability as many jobs now require basic computer skills. The "Pirate Model" of learning - Assess, Analyze, Acquire, Articulate, Reflect (AAAAR) - provides a framework for continuously improving one's digital skills through self-assessment, identifying gaps, gaining new skills, communicating abilities to others, and reflecting

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Digital Literacies Skills for the future Pat Parslow p.parslow@reading.ac.uk
Skills for the future Digital Literacies: Make your life easier Increase your employability Allow you to have an Agile approach
Employability?
What are Digital Literacies? Yes, that is a question that means you get to answer it! Please fill in Questionnaire 1 now
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
How do you learn new digital skills? License Some rights reserved by DeusXFlorida
Parrot fashion Or Trial and error Networking learning from friends Web searches Methodical exploration of tools Training courses How do you work out the best way to learn, for you?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/greyloch/5180620832/ CC-BY-SA licence Pirate Learning Assess, Analyse, Acquire, Articulate, Reflect: AAAR!
Why? Maybe a little motivational song
The Elevator pitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=begvbqFA YnM
The Digitally Ready project is funded by JISC and the University of Reading Neither of those organisations is in any way responsible for this song! You are welcome to take the lyrics and make something better (CC-SA) Lyrics and vocals by Pat Parslow (who has no shame), music by Microsoft Songsmith
Learning goals Understand need for continuous improvement of digital literacies Recognise importance of self assessment Understand importance of Digital Literacies for Employability Understand the Pirate Model of learning (AAAAR!)
Need for continuous improvement of digital literacies Rapid rate of innovation Adaptation of skills to new working environments Always-beta style of software Knock on effect to your learning in general
Importance of self assessment Provision of courses is sub-optimal You need to understand your own skills You need to be in charge of your learning Understanding your knowledge gaps is critical
Importance of Digital Literacies for Employability e-Skills UK research reported in their Technology Insights 2011 demonstrates the demand for digital literacies for employability: Across the UK economy, 22 million people, 77% of the workforce, use IT in their jobs, and this will continue to rise. 92% of job advertisements require applicants to have basic IT skills and 1 in 10 UK businesses report gaps in IT user skills. 1.5 million people in the UK are currently employed in the IT sector and 500,000 new staff will be required in this sector over the next 5 years. http://www.e-skills.com/research/research-publications/insights-reports-and- videos/technology-insights-2011/technology-insights-2011-key-findings
Pirate Model of learning (AAAAR!) AAAR! Assess yourself, and your needs Analyse the gaps between these two Acquire gain skills and competencies Articulate communicate your skills to others Reflect on the process, how you can learn better
Figure 2 CC-BY rfduck http://flickr.com/photos/rfduck
Figure 4 CC-BY Tony Fischer http://www.flickr.com/people/tonythemisfit
Figure 3 CC-BY-NC-SA Pigalle http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigalleworld
Figure 1 CC-BY-SA CafeYak.com http://www.flickr.com/people/14893221@N06
Getting the message in to curriculum All curricula are different Students have responded well to the song Students respond well to Pirate Learning Write a poem, fitting Pirate Learning (AAAAR!) and ideas triggered by one of the four images in the context of your subject area go on, whats the worst that can happen?
What are Digital Literacies? Yes, that is a question that means you get to answer it! Please fill in Questionnaire 2 now

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Example slides for sessions encouraging staff uptake of Digital Literacy agenda

  • 1. Digital Literacies Skills for the future Pat Parslow p.parslow@reading.ac.uk
  • 2. Skills for the future Digital Literacies: Make your life easier Increase your employability Allow you to have an Agile approach
  • 4. What are Digital Literacies? Yes, that is a question that means you get to answer it! Please fill in Questionnaire 1 now
  • 5. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 6. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 7. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 8. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 9. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 10. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 11. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 12. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 13. The JISC defines them as: By digital literacy we mean those capabilities which fit an individual for living, learning and working in a digital society: for example, the skills to use digital tools to undertake academic research, writing and critical thinking; as part of personal development planning; and as a way of showcasing achievements.
  • 14. How do you learn new digital skills? License Some rights reserved by DeusXFlorida
  • 15. Parrot fashion Or Trial and error Networking learning from friends Web searches Methodical exploration of tools Training courses How do you work out the best way to learn, for you?
  • 16. http://www.flickr.com/photos/greyloch/5180620832/ CC-BY-SA licence Pirate Learning Assess, Analyse, Acquire, Articulate, Reflect: AAAR!
  • 17. Why? Maybe a little motivational song
  • 18. The Elevator pitch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=begvbqFA YnM
  • 19. The Digitally Ready project is funded by JISC and the University of Reading Neither of those organisations is in any way responsible for this song! You are welcome to take the lyrics and make something better (CC-SA) Lyrics and vocals by Pat Parslow (who has no shame), music by Microsoft Songsmith
  • 20. Learning goals Understand need for continuous improvement of digital literacies Recognise importance of self assessment Understand importance of Digital Literacies for Employability Understand the Pirate Model of learning (AAAAR!)
  • 21. Need for continuous improvement of digital literacies Rapid rate of innovation Adaptation of skills to new working environments Always-beta style of software Knock on effect to your learning in general
  • 22. Importance of self assessment Provision of courses is sub-optimal You need to understand your own skills You need to be in charge of your learning Understanding your knowledge gaps is critical
  • 23. Importance of Digital Literacies for Employability e-Skills UK research reported in their Technology Insights 2011 demonstrates the demand for digital literacies for employability: Across the UK economy, 22 million people, 77% of the workforce, use IT in their jobs, and this will continue to rise. 92% of job advertisements require applicants to have basic IT skills and 1 in 10 UK businesses report gaps in IT user skills. 1.5 million people in the UK are currently employed in the IT sector and 500,000 new staff will be required in this sector over the next 5 years. http://www.e-skills.com/research/research-publications/insights-reports-and- videos/technology-insights-2011/technology-insights-2011-key-findings
  • 24. Pirate Model of learning (AAAAR!) AAAR! Assess yourself, and your needs Analyse the gaps between these two Acquire gain skills and competencies Articulate communicate your skills to others Reflect on the process, how you can learn better
  • 25. Figure 2 CC-BY rfduck http://flickr.com/photos/rfduck
  • 26. Figure 4 CC-BY Tony Fischer http://www.flickr.com/people/tonythemisfit
  • 27. Figure 3 CC-BY-NC-SA Pigalle http://www.flickr.com/photos/pigalleworld
  • 28. Figure 1 CC-BY-SA CafeYak.com http://www.flickr.com/people/14893221@N06
  • 29. Getting the message in to curriculum All curricula are different Students have responded well to the song Students respond well to Pirate Learning Write a poem, fitting Pirate Learning (AAAAR!) and ideas triggered by one of the four images in the context of your subject area go on, whats the worst that can happen?
  • 30. What are Digital Literacies? Yes, that is a question that means you get to answer it! Please fill in Questionnaire 2 now