The efficacy of digital literacy training initiatives led by local community organizations

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 634-635
Author(s):  
Brian Detlor ◽  
Mona Nasery ◽  
Heidi Julien
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Literacy Training

Digital Literacy Training in Canada, Part 2: Defining and Measuring Success

2022 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 87-100
Author(s):  
Heidi Julien ◽  
David Gerstle ◽  
Brian Detlor ◽  
Tara La Rose ◽  
Alexander Serenko
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Literacy Training

scholarly journals Assessing the Graphic Questionnaire Used in Digital Literacy Training

10.28945/4302 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Elderly Persons ◽  
Socially Disadvantaged ◽  
Self Reports ◽  
Digital Skills ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
The Impact

[This Proceedings paper was revised and published in the 2019 issue of the journal Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, Volume 16] Aim/Purpose: To capture digital training experiences, the paper introduces a novel data collection method – a graphic questionnaire. It aims to demonstrate the opportunities and limitations of this tool for collecting feedback from socially disadvantaged participants of digital literacy training about their progress. Background: In training of digital skills for disadvantaged audiences through informal educational interventions, it is important to get sufficient knowledge on factors that lead to their progress in the course of training. There are many tools to measure the achievements of formal education participants, but assessing the effectiveness of informal digital skills training is researched less. The paper introduces a small-scale case study of the training programme aimed at the developing of reading and digital skills among the participants from three socially disadvantaged groups – people with hearing impairments, children from low income families, and elderly persons. The impact of the training on participants was evaluated using different tools, including a short graphic questionnaire to capture the perceptions of the participants after each training. Methodology: We performed a thematic analysis of graphic questionnaires collected after each training session to determine how the students perceived their progress in developing literacy and digital skills. Contribution The findings of the paper can assist in designing assessment of digital literacy programmes that focus not only on final results, but also on the process of gaining digital skills and important factors that facilitate progress. Findings: The graphic questionnaire allowed the researchers to get insights into the perception of acquired skills and progressive achievements of the participants through rich self-reports of attitudes, knowledge gained, and activities during training sessions. However, the graphic questionnaire format did not allow the collection of data about social interaction and cooperation that could be important in learning. Recommendations for Practitioners: Graphic questionnaires are useful and easy-to-use tools for getting rich contextual information about the attitudes, behaviour, and acquisition of knowledge in digital literacy training. They can be used in applied assessments of digital literacy training in various settings. Their simplicity can appeal to respondents; however, in the long-run interest of respondents in continuing self-reports should be sustained by additional measures. Recommendations for Researchers: Researcher may explore the variety of simple and attractive research instruments, such as “honeycomb” questionnaires and similar, to facilitate data collection and saturate feedback with significant perception of personal experiences in gaining digital literacy skills. Impact on Society: Designing effective digital literacy programmes, including engaging self-assessment methods and tools, aimed at socially disadvantaged people will contribute to their digital inclusion and to solving the issues of digital divide. Future Research: Exploration of diverse research methods and expanding the research toolset in assessing digital literacy training could advance our understanding of important processes and factors in gaining digital skills.

scholarly journals Understanding Digital Literacy Training Success: An Exploration Across Canada

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian Detlor ◽  
Heidi Julien
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Training Success

This paper reports progress of a SSHRC-funded research investigation that studies the factors affecting the success of digital literacy skills training offered by community-led organizations, such as public libraries, across Canada. The goal of the study is to identify best practices. The study also seeks to contribute to the theoretical understanding of digital literacy instruction led by community organizations. This paper reports preliminary results of the analysis of interviews with administrators and instructors from organizations in Canada which offer such training, as well as from interviews and surveys collected from people who took part in these organizations’ training activities. Cet article fait état de l'avancement d'une recherche financée par le CRSH qui étudie les facteurs influant sur le succès de la formation en littératie numérique offerte par des organismes communautaires, comme les bibliothèques publiques, partout au Canada. Le but de l'étude est d'identifier les meilleures pratiques. L'étude cherche également à contribuer à la compréhension théorique de l'enseignement de la littératie numérique menée par des organisations communautaires. Cet article présente les résultats préliminaires de l’analyse des entrevues avec des administrateurs et des formateurs d’organismes au Canada qui offrent une telle formation, ainsi que des entrevues et des sondages recueillis auprès de personnes ayant participé aux activités de formation de ces organismes.

scholarly journals The General Election Commission (KPU) Communication Model in Increasing Voter Participation in the Election of the Governor of Sumut 2018 in Labuhanbatu Selatan District

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 2306-2316
Author(s):  
Sarino Sarino ◽  
Erwan Efendi ◽  
Anang Anas Azhar
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Social Research ◽  
Community Organizations ◽  
Visual Media ◽  
General Election ◽  
Voter Participation ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
North Sumatra ◽  
Election Commission

This study aims to find out The General Election Commission (KPU) Communication Model in Increasing Voter Participation in the Election of the Governor of Sumut 2018. This research is included in qualitative research. Qualitative research is a social research which fundamentally relies on observing humans in their own domain and relating to those people who seek toreveal actual facts / phenomena that occur in the field. Based on the results of research that has been carried out with the title "Communication Model of the General Election Commission (KPU) in Increasing Voter Participation in the 2018 North Sumatra Governor Election in South Labuhanbatu Regency", the researchers concluded as follows: The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency will collect data on the List of Candidates for Permanent Voters who will be given outreach. The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency conducts outreach for novice voter candidates in high school equivalent to students who are already in class XII The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency carried out the dissemination of the Governor Election to Farmers and Fishermen Communities. The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency Strengthens the Synergy of the General Election Commission (KPU) with Local Community Organizations (Ormas). The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency conducted socialization through audio and visual media.  The General Election Commission of South Labuhanbatu Regency uses the Question and Answer method, the community asks questions related to procedures and so on then the officer answers or vice versa .

scholarly journals Changing patterns of perceived ICT skill levels of elderly learners in a digital literacy training course

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miwa Makiko ◽  
Nishina Emi ◽  
Kurosu Masaaki ◽  
Takahashi Hideaki ◽  
Yaginuma Yoshitomo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Skill Levels ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Changing Patterns

Digital Literacy Training for Canadians, Part 1: “It’s … Just Core Public Works”

2021 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 437-456
Author(s):  
Heidi Julien ◽  
David Gerstle ◽  
Brian Detlor ◽  
Tara La Rose ◽  
Alexander Serenko
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Literacy Training

PENGENALAN LITERASI DIGITAL SISTEM PERPUSTAKAAN BERBASIS WEB DI SMP KEMALA BHAYANGKARI 1 MEDAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 134
Author(s):  
Azqal Azkia ◽  
Devi Silvia Panjaitan ◽  
Fikri Hanif ◽  
Reni Rahmadani
Keyword(s):  
Digital Literacy ◽  
System Change ◽  
Service Process ◽  
Training Module ◽  
Library Service ◽  
Library System ◽  
Implementation Evaluation ◽  
Literacy Activities ◽  
Literacy Training ◽  
Partner Schools

Abstrak: Proses pelayanan perpustakaan di SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan awal nya dilakukan secara konvensional lalu berganti menjadi Sistem Berbasis Teknologi (Web). Terdapat beberapa kendala setelah pergantian sistem tersebut. Hal ini dikarenakan kurang familiarnya siswa terhadap pengunaan Sistem Perpustakaan Berbasis Teknologi (Web), sehingga siswa menjadi kebingungan dalam mengimplementasikan pengunaannya. Untuk itu dilakukan kegiatan pengenalan literasi digital untuk membantu siswa dalam menggunakan sistem perpustakaan. Kegiatan ini dilakukan menggunakan metode seperti, Menyusun Rancangan Kegiatan, Pelatihan dan Penerapan, Evaluasi. Sehinga mendapatkan sebuah hasil Modul Pedoman Penggunaan, media pelatihan penggunaan web perpustakaan, serta video pelaksanaan kegiatan berisi informasi tentang Penggunaan Web Perpustakaan, petunjuk serta saran penggunaan media Web Perpustakaan. Program MBKM terlaksana melalui beberapa rangkaian kegiatan maupun persiapan yang bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan Pengunaan web perpustakaan di SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan, sehingga mempermudah pelayanan untuk belajar disekolah mitra. Kata Kunci: Literasi Digital, Pelatihan, Web, Modul Pelatihan Abstract: The library service process at SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan was initially carried out conventionally and then changed to a Technology-Based System (Web). There are several problems after the system change. This is because students are less familiar with the use of the Technology-Based Library System (Web), so that students become confused in implementing its use. For this reason, digital literacy activities were carried out to assist students in using the library system. This activity is carried out using methods such as Preparing Activity Plans, Training, and Implementation, Evaluation. the result of this activity is the Usage Guidelines Module, training media on the use of the library's web, as well as a video of the implementation of activities containing information about the use of the library's web, instructions, and suggestions for using the library's web media. The MBKM program is implemented through several series of activities and preparations aimed at optimizing the use of the library web at SMP Kemala Bhayangkari 1 Medan, thus facilitating services for learning at partner schools. Keyword: Digital Literacy, Training, Web, Training Module

Fostering Digital Literacy between Schools and the Local Community

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corrado Petrucco
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Student Performance ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Social Software ◽  
Digital Citizenship ◽  
Learning Approaches ◽  
Technical High School

This article proposes the use of a conceptual framework for developing digital skills at school using Service Learning and Project-Based learning approaches. In this context, an important role is played by “digital citizenship” understood as a stimulus for participation in the community also through social software. The author also presents the results of a project carried out by students in technical high school on a very sensitive local issue: the installation of new antennas for mobile phones and the dangers of radiation. The students measured cell phone emissions and created videos that were distributed in a blog, accessed by both the local community and the general online community. The project results were positive on various levels, both at school, evidenced by an improvement in student performance and the motivation to learn, and socially, by satisfying the knowledge needs of the community.

Breaking barriers, building understanding

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-24
Author(s):  
Kelly Steelman ◽  
Charles Wallace
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Literacy Skills ◽  
University Student ◽  
Cognitive Approach ◽  
Digital Community ◽  
Way Finding

In entering the digital realm, older adults face obstacles beyond the physical and cognitive barriers traditionally associated with accessibility. One of these obstacles, technology related anxiety, is particularly problematic because it discourages exploration and way finding, two behaviors critical to the development of digital literacy. We see opportunities to address this issue and bring isolated older adults into a larger digital community, while simultaneously offering our students with valuable first-hand experience learning about and addressing the challenges faced by capable people struggling with unfamiliar technology. Here, we describe our social-cognitive approach to training digital literacy skills, pairing university student tutors with learners from the local community.

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