Digital+Literacy

** Digital Literacy ** Usually we define literacy as the ability to be able to read and write, however, digital literacy the ability to be ICT literate whilst still possessing literary skills. During the 21st century as our governmental policies, transport and technological needs have developed over time so does the need to upgrade teaching methodology and update teaching and learning practices.

According to Martin (2005, pg 135) Digital Literacy is the awareness, attitude and ability of individuals to appropriately use digital tools and facilities to identify, access, manage, integrate, evaluate, analyse and synthesize digital resources, construct new knowledge, create media expressions, and communicate with others, in the context of specific life situations, in order to enable constructive social action; and to reflect upon this process.

The term digital literacy is a broad topic. However, specifically within dance education it is ability (but is not limited to) to be able access dances and information on companies and choreographers, create their own tracks with voice recording and music composition, create their own film clips using appropriate software and edit it accordingly. Specific programs pertaining to this have been mentioned in detail throughout other sections of this WikiSpace presentation.    In order for teachers to keep abreast with changes in technology, research is the key. As a teacher who is keen to keep up with current practices I belong to a variety of wikis, blogs and newsletters reguarly updating me through emails or RSS feeds. Professional dialogues and team teaching are also great ways to keep familiar with up to date practices. Through a lot of these sites, there is the option to follow them and their updates through [|Twitter]

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