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Teachers, Parents and Community need to work together to help students in their journey in Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy.

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Navigating the range of new digital possibilities takes a digital compass.
First Stage = "I don't know/I never learned"
Second Stage = "As long as I don't get caught or hurt others"
Third Stage = Disenfranchised, non participant, Inappropriate and/or Inconsiderate
Fourth Stage = It's my choice, how does it affect others"
Fifth Stage = "It depends on the situation"
Sixth Stage = Safe, Savvy, & Social (Empowered, Responsible, & Appropriate)

Ribble, M., & Park, M. (2019). The Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders: Fostering Positive Interactions Online. International Society for Technology in Education.

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In order to make a Map (Plan) you need to look at the situation from a high vantage point so you can see the terrain.

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Teach students how to use technology safely and responsibly.

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Digital Citizenship and Treaty Education in an Early Learning setting

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Digital Citizenship and Treaty Education in an Early Learning setting

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Introduction to my Final Project

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HTCSD First Nation Cultural Permeation Initiative V2

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Mike Ribble makes reference to the "Digital Compass" in his book the Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders.  This is a wonderful example of how to help students, parents/guardian, teachers and the entire community to understand what Digital Citizenship is.  The Digital Compass is an excellent tool for people to find their bearing when it comes Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy.  Before you start any journey you need to know your starting point.

Ribble, M., & Park, M. (2019). The Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders: Fostering Positive Interactions Online. International Society for Technology in Education.

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What is Digital Citizenship? “Digital Citizenship can be defined as the norms of appropriate and responsible online behaviour.” - Dr. Mike Ribble, http://digitalcitizenship.net

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Stage 1:  Understanding community context

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Stage 1:  Understanding community context

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Stage 2:  School Division guidelines when working with Indigenous communities

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Stage 2:  School Division guidelines when working with Indigenous communities

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Guidelines for working with Indigenous Community

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This is where the fun begins! This stage is when your learning starts to gain momentum. Through the engagement process you begin to understand the value of screening digital/media resources through the eyes of the Indigenous community members.

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I want to say a big thank you to our Early Years Consultant:  Laura Adrian for all her hard work in this project.

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Stage  5:  Technology Resource Alignment

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Stage  5:  Technology Resource Alignment

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At this stage you need to give the "Fishing Rod" to the students so they can fish for themselves.  The "Fishing Rod" in this case is technology resources in a hardware, software and Digital/Media format.  Each Treaty Education Kit will have iPads for students to use so they can communicate with their peers, teacher and parents on what they have learned.

The digital platform that was selected was a result of consultation with our school division Speech Language Pathologists.  As a team we have decided to use Boom Cards.  To learn more please select the Boom Learning Video link Below:
https://wow.boomlearning.com/

Boom Cards Video:  https://youtu.be/csZ4Ibkivek

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Talk to any teacher and they would say that the class is becoming more diverse each year. With such diversity in the classroom how can we reach all students. When addressing treaty education the integration of Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy is a way to increase communication and collaboration between all students in the classroom.

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Shelley Moore: Transforming Inclusive Education

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Four Strategies to become more Digital/Media Literate

1)  Look for previous work from reputable fact checking organizations.
2) Go upstream by using images.google.com.    Use this resource to reverse image search.
3)  It is best to reference many sources over a particular topic. Teach students the importance of vertical and lateral reading.  Encourage students to think critically and objectively about the information found on the Internet.

https://www.commonsense.org/education/lesson-plans/media-literacy-flex-your-fact-checking-muscles-read-laterally#0

5)  Check your emotions - Stop Above All

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I am enjoying the discussion in our EC&I 832 class. It makes me think a lot about the complexity of the issue we as educators are trying to address when it comes to Digital Citizenship and literacy. I believe there exists a correlational and causational relationship between Digital/Media literacy and Digital Citizenship. I would also would recognize that people need to recognize that Digital/Media Literacy is an essential skill that needs to continually evolve. When communities vary regarding access to digital resources in particular information and communication technologies this creates communities of "have" or "have nots".

In the article of Digital Equity for Indigenous Communities it addresses the technological discrepancy issues that exist within our non-indigenous and indigenous communities. In a 2017 survey the article references that only 24 percent of households in indigenous communities have access to quality, high speed internet. That means that families in Indigenous communities have less access to socially connect with family and friends especially during the pandemic. It is also more difficult for Indigenous families receive important information that they could benefit from. Mike Ribble in his book "The Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders" on page 47 asks the question "What will this generation of digital technology users pass along to their children and to their children's children?" Based on the article mentioned above it would be an easy argument to make that Indigenous Families are at a disadvantage. Indigenous students that come from a community that experience a "digital divide" will experience more barriers in life. They simply are not provided the opportunity to learn the essential digital literacy skills that will help them to be more successful in life. Plainly said, it is not a level playing field between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous communities.

Digital/Media Literacy when used appropriately should have some pretty clear indicators. One of those indicators is a person or community being able to connect with other people and communities in a positive manner through technology. It is evident that relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people have eroded over a period of time due to being disconnected. Through appropriate ways of communicating through technology, which incorporates listening, sharing and a willingness to learn we can build an interconnected healthy community. Here is the challenge that I see. if we don't address the "Digital Divide" then that means parents and guardians working with educators have a more difficult time meeting the digital/Media literacy needs of the next generation. If Indigenous students are disadvantaged because of less technological learning opportunities what kind of other co-morbid issues will arise as a result? The picture of my mind is a fire fighter putting out little fires everywhere but may not have the resources to address the primary fire that is creating all the issues. So let's put it in an educator context. If a teacher is busy addressing issues associated with lack of digital fluency in students as a result of the "Digital Divide", do they ever meet the primary needs of the student(s) they are trying to support?

So I ask how do educators/parents/guardians meet the children/students technological/Digital Fluency needs so they can have a successful life?

As I work on my major project I have been wrestling with the Cyber Ethics pertaining to the education sector working with Indigenous Communities. I found a position statement regarding Indigenous Knowledge in Canada's Copyright Act (Canadian Federation of Library Associations, 2018) that clearly defines the presenting issue.

I issue is that Canada's Copyright Act clearly does not protect Indigenous knowledge. This is concerning for Indigenous knowledge is rooted in oral tradition and if it is not handled with due care it can result in information being altered. In the position statement it is stated that in Canadian Law, "the author of a published work holds the legal copyright to that knowledge or cultural expression, while the Indigenous peoples from whom the knowledge originated have lost their ownership rights".

So in reality it could be said that Canada's current Copyright Act is directly in conflict with how Indigenous nations view copyright ownership. The question that should be discussed is who are the true owners of Indigenous knowledge? Is it the author who writes about Indigenous knowledge or the Indigenous people/community? The Copyright Act would say the owner would be the author. Through the eyes of the Indigenous community would say that their cultural knowledge has been stolen.

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) completed a Truth and Reconciliation Committee Report in 2017. In the report it provided 10 recommendations in regards to how to move forward in a manner that respects Indigenous culture and increases the access of traditional Indigenous knowledge. On a particular note, recommendation 8 should be noted in particular when applying it to how the public education sector and how it should work with Indigenous communities in order to ensure the highest care is in place when dealing with Indigenous culture. Recommendation 8 stresses the importance of having protocols and agreements in place with local and other Indigenous groups. This pertains to Indigenous heritage that would include the following: oral traditions, songs, dance, storytelling, anecdotes, lace names, and "all other forms of Indigenous knowledges" (Canadian Federation of Library Associations Truth and Reconciliation Committee, 2017). This document specifically points out the relationship between libraries and the Indigenous community. However, I would say that this is a good working model that public education should replicate in order to ensure that treaty education is successfully implemented in the classrooms.

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Major Learning Project - Gerry's Tech Journey

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I am enjoying the discussion in our EC&I 832 class. It makes me think a lot about the complexity of the issue we as educators are trying to address when it comes to Digital Citizenship and literacy. I believe there exists a correlational and causational relationship between Digital/Media literacy and Digital Citizenship.

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Treaty Education Learning Resource:  Kindergarten
https://www.edonline.sk.ca/courses/1/2016_Truth_and_Reconciliation_and_Residential_Schools_Experience_Teaching_Supports_sanderjoa/content/_311764_1/scormcontent/assets/HuXdxb1LFzF6jYCp_vwzN3AN4EG6Suv80-kindergarten-rev.pdf

Wanuskewin Resources:
https://wanuskewin.com/classes/

Guidelines for working with Indigenous Community Members
https://indigenous.uwo.ca/initiatives/docs/working-indigenous-community.pdf

Following Their Voice:  https://www.followingtheirvoices.ca/#/

STF Professional Development Resources:
https://www.stf.sk.ca/professional-resources/events-calendar/inviting-exploration-treaty-outcomes-through-play-early-years

Education Through Indigenous Worldviews:
https://www.stf.sk.ca/teaching-saskatchewan/inclusion-diversity-and-human-rights/education-through-indigenous-worldviews

Native Land Digital Map:
https://native-land.ca/

Whitecap Dakota Lessons:
https://dakotalessons.ca/teacher/

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All of our room rentals include park entry fees and access to our 360 acres of scenic trails, interpretive sites, archaeological digs View Rooms

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We teach students about the importance of proper nutrition for healthy development. Do you think it may be time to teach students about proper digital media consumption that promotes mental health?

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When growing up I joke about a digital divide between myself and my peers. My peers would have been characterized as being part of the MTV Generation. This refers to how adolescents raised in the 1980's were influenced by MTV television channel. I have attached a brief video to provide you further detail regarding MTV Generation.

MTV Generation. (2022, February 22). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Generation#:~:text=Reviewing%20it%2C%20the%20New%20York

In our home we had three TV channels, CTV, CBC and Radio Canada. We never had cable TV in our home. I was part of a large family and when we were all together usually around a supper table we would have very in depth discussions regarding the issues of the day. Even though I enjoyed listening to everyone's thoughts on a particular topic, I noticed I felt like a bit of an outsider when I was with my peers. Often times my friends would make comments on things they saw on TV. I was completely unaware of many of the topics that would come up. I would be amazed on the knowledge my peers had regarding music, sports and general knowledge. There was a documentary made in 1991 titled the MTV Generation. This documentary mentioned that concerns arose associated with the MTV Generation such as reduced attention spans and being apathetic. So, even in the 1980's technology was associated with the decline of higher cognitive skills.

Now decades later what is our present relationship between technology and it's influence on younger generations? In initial discussions in our EC&I 832 class it was brought up regarding the same concerns regarding the influence of technology and today's younger generations and how it impacts learning in the classroom. These same arguments have existed even before the introduction of MTV to adolescents in the 1980's.

Do you think it is the technology or the lack of guidance that has more of an impact on the development of critical thinking skills in our students?

This past week I had the pleasure to review a presentation in my class that will answer the question above. The presentation addressed what role should schools play in preparing student to become media/digitally literate? One particular slide grabbed my attention with a simple equation:

digital literacy = digital tool knowledge + critical Thinking + social engagement (Promethean, 2017)

The article Digital Literacy in the classroom. How important is it? was posted in 2017 and it is still relevant today. In fact it is becoming even more critical as time goes by for times are changing and different skills will be needed by people if they will want to be successful in the future. For example, as our economy changes from industrial to new information, technology and service based occupations. New expectations will be thrusted upon the younger generations. One of the expectations that are needed is digital literacy and everyone who uses technology needs to develop these skills. Digital literacy should not be confused with computer literacy. Computer literacy measures the "ability to use computers and to maintain a basic understanding of how they operate." (Wikipedia Contributors, 2019).

Digital literacy refers to the equation listed above which stresses 3 critical components:

1. Digital Tool Knowledge

2. Critical Thinking

3. Social Engagement

What this means is that we must challenge teachers hidden beliefs that correlates students high technology literacy with high digital literacy. This is a dangerous assumption. Digital literacy is much more comprehensive. If we want students to be prepared to meet future challenges in the world we need to first teach them properly. Deep learning is a term that was presented by my classmates.

The intention of deep learning is to promote curious, life long and independent learners. There are 6 core skills:

1. Collaboration

2. Creativity

3. Critical Thinking

4. Citizenship

5. Character

6. Communication

If we don't teach students properly, it is not the technology's fault. Just like when MTV was introduced in the 80's was there appropriate guidance for that generation on how to use that technology? Did it foster the characteristics of that generation that were presented in the documentary? Was the generation aware of the importance of digital/media literacy? Now, technology has evolved and we don't have just the TV channels to contend with. We now have technology permeating in all facets of our lives.

The point that is being made is that deep learning is essential in today's classroom. The digital world is her to stay. Are we willing to risk our students' future by not teaching them essential skills to help them mitigate threats, while taking on challenges in life? I will say there is no debate, we must foster those key core skills. If not we run the risk of future generations just getting their guidance by googling.

Promethean. (2018, June 29). Digital literacy in the classroom. How important is it? - ResourcEd. ResourcEd. https://resourced.prometheanworld.com/digital-literacy-classroom-important/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, October 28). Computer literacy. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_literacy

What is Deep Learning? Who are the Deep Learning Teachers? (n.d.). ASCD. https://www.ascd.org/blogs/what-is-deep-learning-who-are-the-deep-learning-teachers

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Weekly Reflections - Gerry's Tech Journey

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When growing up I joke about a digital divide between myself and my peers. My peers would have been characterized as being part of the MTV Generation. This refers to how adolescents raised in the 1980's were influenced by MTV television channel. I have attached a brief video to provide you further detail regarding MTV Generation.

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Christine Bruce and I have started discussions regarding how to support parents in "Raising Digitally Responsible Youth:  A parents guide.

https://saferschoolstogether.com/resources/parent-resources/

We are at the initial stages at the school division level.  Christine and I will be collaborating on this initiative and open the opportunity to all schools (different venues) in 2022-23 school year.  Pending approval by Exec Council.

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Social Media evolves every single day - it's nearly impossible to keep up with all the changes, new apps and trends, and everything else going on in the digital world. Safer Schools Together has created a Social Media Checklist for Parents to help navigate what you can do as a parent to stay on top [...]

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Based on the School Based Technology Review Get Together Sessions, it was identified that parents require support in using the Edsby Resource.  The following areas that recommended are listed below:
1)  Improve Edsby communication between school and parents.
2) Provide in person information sessions where parents can ask questions and provide feedback pertaining to the Edsby platform.
3)  Provide access to digital and hardcopy resources where parents can access Edsby Support Documents.
4) Based on Parent feedback provide updates to the provincial SETA group.

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To support teachers in teaching Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy in their classroom two objectives were identified.
1)  Find and develop Digital Citizenship Teaching Resources
2) Offer Professional Development opportunities for Teachers on an ongoing basis.

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Teacher Resources Selected:
Media Smarts Resource:  https://mediasmarts.ca/

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I have used the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship when developing resources for Early Learning/Treaty Education.  Under the three categories of Respect, Educate and Protect we have chosen 3 elements.
1)  Digital Etiquette
2) Digital Communication
3) Digital Rights and Responsibilities

For more detail please refer to my blog post listed below:
https://edusites.uregina.ca/gtedtechjourney/category/major-learning-project/

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The Technology Department is supporting our Religious Consultant in updating the Christian Ethics Curriculum that is currently offered to our High School Students.  There is a working group at the Ministry level that has invited our school division to participate.

The Religious Consultant and I see this as an opportunity to update the curriculum to meet the current societal climate that our students face on a day to day basis.

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Provide Teachers Professional Development in two ways:
1)  Digital Citizenship/Media Literacy Professional Development offered regularly school division professional development schedule.
2) Teachers are provided on going support by requesting a session with a technology team member.  Simply locate and select the Tech Bookings button in the staff portal.  Tech Bookings:

https://www.htcsd.ca/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1075814&type=d&pREC_ID=1359553

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In the past our Technology team in our school division was in fact two separate teams:
A) Information Technology
B) Educational Technology
At times vision alignment was misaligned which reduced the capacity of successful implementation of technology initiatives in schools.

We have now merged the two teams together which has resulted in improved technology usage in classroom settings.

I had the pleasure to present with Durston, Kelly and Gunpreesh on "What role should schools play in teaching digital citizenship?  In the presentation I discussed the importance of building engagement capacity with teachers.  If teachers are frustrated because technology is not working in their classroom it will will negatively impact teaching Digital Citizenship in the classroom.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xcL33siM5d89DZPNNBcDndpgfFZuYpaO/view?usp=sharing

Understanding what the teacher and students technology experience is crucial.  Successful implementation will result in a domino chain reaction.

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Being part of a Technology Team means that we must understand the big picture of what objectives we want to achieve in the school division.  The reality we can't implement a comprehensive Digital Citizenship/Media literacy and Ed. Technology plan unless we include all stakeholders in particular teachers, staff and students.  To understand the big picture you must first listen to what people are saying and let them know that they are heard.

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First step in building engagement capacity in school divisions.

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First step in building engagement capacity in school divisions.

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As a school division Technology Team we understand that building trusting relationships is key to supporting our students on their Digital Citizenship/Media Literacy Journey. This is how you start to collaborate and build momentum.

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Teacher input on the Technology successes and challenges in our school division

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Teacher input on the Technology successes and challenges in our school division

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We conducted school based Technology Review Get Together sessions.  All teachers were invited attend but it was not mandatory.  The Technology Team's wants to facilitate a working environment that promotes Trust, Respect, Self-awareness, inclusion and open communication.  To understand where we need to go we need to first figure out where are we at this present time.

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School Based Technology Review Get Together

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Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Journey Starts Here

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Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Journey Starts Here

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Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day

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ED. Tech Blog Link: https://edusites.uregina.ca/gtedtechjourney/

Twitter Link:
https://mobile.twitter.com/home

Teaching Digital Citizenship Links:
https://www.ictc-ctic.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/21st-century-digital-skills.pdf

http://publications.gov.sk.ca/documents/11/83322-DC%20Guide%20-%20ENGLISH%202.pdf

https://nesetweb.eu/en/resources/library/teaching-media-literacy-in-europe-evidence-of-effective-school-practices-in-primary-and-secondary-education/

https://www.tc.columbia.edu/external-affairs/what-we-do/media-relations/press-releases/2020/press-release-new-report-calls-on-ny-state-to-improve--media-literacy-education/#https://tinyurl.com/ya65bgd3

https://docplayer.net/189233854-Developing-digital-citizens.html

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/schools-for-21st-century-learners_5js636mc830v.pdf?itemId=%2Fcontent%2Fpublication%2F9789264231191-en&mimeType=pdf

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When growing up I joke about a digital divide between myself and my peers. My peers would have been characterized as being part of the MTV Generation. This refers to how adolescents raised in the 1980's were influenced by MTV television channel. I have attached a brief video to provide you further detail regarding MTV Generation.

MTV Generation. (2022, February 22). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Generation#:~:text=Reviewing%20it%2C%20the%20New%20York

In our home we had three TV channels, CTV, CBC and Radio Canada. We never had cable TV in our home. I was part of a large family and when we were all together usually around a supper table we would have very in depth discussions regarding the issues of the day. Even though I enjoyed listening to everyone's thoughts on a particular topic, I noticed I felt like a bit of an outsider when I was with my peers. Often times my friends would make comments on things they saw on TV. I was completely unaware of many of the topics that would come up. I would be amazed on the knowledge my peers had regarding music, sports and general knowledge. There was a documentary made in 1991 titled the MTV Generation. This documentary mentioned that concerns arose associated with the MTV Generation such as reduced attention spans and being apathetic. So, even in the 1980's technology was associated with the decline of higher cognitive skills.

Now decades later what is our present relationship between technology and it's influence on younger generations? In initial discussions in our EC&I 832 class it was brought up regarding the same concerns regarding the influence of technology and today's younger generations and how it impacts learning in the classroom. These same arguments have existed even before the introduction of MTV to adolescents in the 1980's.

Do you think it is the technology or the lack of guidance that has more of an impact on the development of critical thinking skills in our students?

This past week I had the pleasure to review a presentation in my class that will answer the question above. The presentation addressed what role should schools play in preparing student to become media/digitally literate? One particular slide grabbed my attention with a simple equation:

digital literacy = digital tool knowledge + critical Thinking + social engagement (Promethean, 2017)

The article Digital Literacy in the classroom. How important is it? was posted in 2017 and it is still relevant today. In fact it is becoming even more critical as time goes by for times are changing and different skills will be needed by people if they will want to be successful in the future. For example, as our economy changes from industrial to new information, technology and service based occupations. New expectations will be thrusted upon the younger generations. One of the expectations that are needed is digital literacy and everyone who uses technology needs to develop these skills. Digital literacy should not be confused with computer literacy. Computer literacy measures the "ability to use computers and to maintain a basic understanding of how they operate." (Wikipedia Contributors, 2019).

Digital literacy refers to the equation listed above which stresses 3 critical components:

1. Digital Tool Knowledge

2. Critical Thinking

3. Social Engagement

What this means is that we must challenge teachers hidden beliefs that correlates students high technology literacy with high digital literacy. This is a dangerous assumption. Digital literacy is much more comprehensive. If we want students to be prepared to meet future challenges in the world we need to first teach them properly. Deep learning is a term that was presented by my classmates.

The intention of deep learning is to promote curious, life long and independent learners. There are 6 core skills:

1. Collaboration

2. Creativity

3. Critical Thinking

4. Citizenship

5. Character

6. Communication

If we don't teach students properly, it is not the technology's fault. Just like when MTV was introduced in the 80's was there appropriate guidance for that generation on how to use that technology? Did it foster the characteristics of that generation that were presented in the documentary? Was the generation aware of the importance of digital/media literacy? Now, technology has evolved and we don't have just the TV channels to contend with. We now have technology permeating in all facets of our lives.

The point that is being made is that deep learning is essential in today's classroom. The digital world is her to stay. Are we willing to risk our students' future by not teaching them essential skills to help them mitigate threats, while taking on challenges in life? I will say there is no debate, we must foster those key core skills. If not we run the risk of future generations just getting their guidance by googling.

Promethean. (2018, June 29). Digital literacy in the classroom. How important is it? - ResourcEd. ResourcEd. https://resourced.prometheanworld.com/digital-literacy-classroom-important/

Wikipedia Contributors. (2019, October 28). Computer literacy. Wikipedia; Wikimedia Foundation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_literacy

What is Deep Learning? Who are the Deep Learning Teachers? (n.d.). ASCD. https://www.ascd.org/blogs/what-is-deep-learning-who-are-the-deep-learning-teachers

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When growing up I joke about a digital divide between myself and my peers. My peers would have been characterized as being part of the MTV Generation. This refers to how adolescents raised in the 1980's were influenced by MTV television channel. I have attached a brief video to provide you further detail regarding MTV Generation.