Digital_Literacy

=Digital Literacy=

** Digital Literacy **, or its counterpart, "** digital citizenship **" is the notion that students should be prepared to effectively and appropriately use the internet and web 2.0 skills as part of their 21st century media literacy skills toolbox. Technology is a ** 21st century literacy **. Students often have better access to the internet and technology (cellphones, laptops, mp3 players, etc.) at home than they do at school. They use this hardware to communicate via internet social networking sites (facebook, nexopia, MSN, live chat). We have the opportunity to leverage their "** digital native **" capacity in our learning environment, but we must do it responsibly. Teaching students about appropriate "digital citizenship" at an early age is like teaching a young driver to drive: with various levels of responsibility and access.
 * Overview:**
 * Rationale:**

1. Digital Literacy online Moodle modules: cyberspace, cyberbullying, internet safety (protection, passwords, security) embedded within HCE framework 2. Revisit current AUP to better reflect 21st century media literacy skills 3. Leverage the appropriate and responsible use of cellphones and mp3 players in classrooms
 * Strategies:**