NCompass Live - 10/31/18 http://nlc.nebraska.gov/ncompasslive/ We all know that librarians are the information superheroes of the world. It’s only natural that we would hold the key to digital literacy! When the topic is raised, people think of everything from learning e-readers, to practicing web safety, or building a website. This is all part of learning how to find, use, create and share digital content. The fun part is that digital literacy is always going to mean different things to different people. The trick is to find free resources library patrons will want to use. This webinar will help you prepare to teach digital literacy in your library. Tune in to find out: •What is digital literacy? •How digital literacy is evolving •Using free, existing resources to save time •Deciding what to teach in your library •Catering to a wide variety of patron needs •Working with local schools It’s time to put on your Digital Literacy cape and prepare your library for the future! Presenter: Amanda Sweet, Technology Innovation Librarian, Nebraska Library Commission.

1. TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY
IN THE LIBRARY
PRESENTED BY:
AMANDA SWEET
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION LIBRARIAN
NEBRASKA LIBRARY COMMISSION

2. WHAT WE’LL COVER TODAY
1. What is Digital Literacy?
2. Who needs digital literacy?
3. Elements of Digital Literacy
4. Examples of how to teach it in the library
5. How digital literacy is evolving
6. Deciding what to teach
7. Partnering with local organizations

3. TERMS FOR DIGITAL LITERACY?

4. THE BASICS OF DIGITAL LITERACY
Learn
Digital
Devices
& Tools
Search, Find & Use
Information
Digital
Safety
Copyright/
Plagiarism/
Proper Use
Online
Presence
Sharing Ideas
& Content
Digitally

5. DIGITAL LITERACY IS FOR ALL AGES!
Programming
Real-World Stories
Hands-On Learning
Infographics!
Handouts/ Guides
Self-Learning

6. LEARN DIGITAL DEVICES
• Desktop Computers
• Laptops
• E-readers
• Kindles
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Storage Devices
• Scanners
• Printers
• Cameras

7. TEACHING TOOLS FOR DIGITAL DEVICES
• Google for Education: Android & Chromebook Devices Training (free w/ Google account)
• https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/device_training/preview
• Digital Literacy.gov Resources to Learn Basic Computing
• https://digitalliteracy.gov/resources-by-term/1
• BrainPop: Lesson plans for Cloud Computing, Data Storage, Computer Basics & More!
• https://www.brainpop.com/technology/computerscience/

8. LEARN DIGITAL TOOLS AND DEVICE OPTIONS
DIGITAL TOOLS
• Digital Portfolios
• Online Tutorials
• Social Media
• Forums/ Wikis
• Databases
• News
• Podcasting
• Transferring Data
• Cloud-Based Storage
• Image/ Photo Editors
• Online Learning Platforms
DIGITAL DEVICES
• Desktop Computers
• Laptops
• Keyboards/ Mice
• E-readers
• Kindles
• Smartphones
• Tablets
• Storage Devices
• Scanners
• Printers
• Cameras

9. USING AND TEACHING DIGITAL TOOLS
• Getting Smart- “12 Digital Tools to Try in 2018” (Tools for Blended Learning Education)
• http://www.gettingsmart.com/2018/01/12-tools-to-try-in-2018/
• The Digital Teacher: “Cambridge Assessment English: Training Videos & Lesson Plans”
• https://thedigitalteacher.com/training
• Digital Literacy.gov- Digital Tools for Professional Development/ Work Skills
• https://digitalliteracy.gov/resources-by-term/55

10. SEARCH & FIND INFORMATION
TYPES OF INFORMATION
• Ebooks
• Online Encyclopedias
• Tutorials & Handbooks
• Open Source Journals
• Popular Magazines
• Newspapers
• Video Databases
• Websites
TEACH INFORMATION LITERACY
• Relevant to my needs?
• Accuracy of information
• Is it the Most Recent Information?
• Who Wrote It? Credibility?
• Who Funded the Information Source
• Is it written and formatted clearly?
• Is the content appropriate?
• Is it age appropriate to reader?
PROJECT
BASED
LEARNING

11. TEACHING SEARCH STRATEGIES
• Hubspot: “How to Search on Google: 31 Google Advanced Search Tips”
• https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/google-advanced-search-tips
• Global Digital Citizen Foundation: “10 Strategic Steps for Teaching Online Research Skills
• https://globaldigitalcitizen.org/10-steps-teaching-online-research-skills
• BBC Academy: “Real versus Fake News” Lesson Plans
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/en/articles/art20180307163518942

12. DIGITAL SAFETY
Smartphone/
App Safety
VPN
Network
Digital
Footprint
Privacy
Settings
Phishing/
Email Safety
Personal
Info. Online
Social Media
Safety
Identify
Theft
Encourage
Conversation

13. TEACHING DIGITAL SAFETY
• Discovery Education- “Learn About Cybersecurity” (through interactive videos)
• http://www.discoveryeducation.com/DigitalSafety/
• Family Online Safety Institute “How to Be A Good Digital Parent Workshop” (Free)
• https://www.fosi.org/gdppresentation/
• Digital Literacy.gov- Resources to find Health Information Online
• https://digitalliteracy.gov/resources-by-term/57

14. COPYRIGHT/ PLAGIARISM
• Copyright and the Maker Movement
• Building a “moral compass”
• Teach basic legal principles
• Educate parents, not just teens
• Not just found in schools
• Open source data use
• Provide handouts in multiple facilities

15. TEACHING COPYRIGHT/ PLAGIARISM
• Edutopia- “5-Minute Film Festival: Copyright and Fair Use for Educators”
• https://www.edutopia.org/blog/film-festival-copyright-fair-use
• Common Sense Education: “The Right Stuff: Teaching Kids About Copyright”
• https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/the-right-stuff-teaching-kids-about-copyright
• Plagiarism.org: “Teaching About Plagiarism”
• https://www.plagiarism.org/teaching-about-plagiarism

16. ONLINE PRESENCE
THINK BEFORE
YOU POST!
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT-
ALL AGES NO TROLLING!!
REPORT
MISCONDUCT
PROTECT YOUR
REPUTATION
BUILD YOUR
UNIQUE BRAND

17. TEACHING ONLINE PRESENCE SKILLS
• Google for Education- “Manage Your Online Reputation” course
• https://teachercenter.withgoogle.com/digital_citizenship/preview
• Stopbullying.gov- “What is Cyberbullying”- also has other great learning resources
• https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it/index.html
• Common Sense Education: “How to Teach Your Students to Think Before They Post”
• https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/how-to-teach-your-students-to-think-before-they-post

18. SHARING YOUR WORK
WEBINARS
FORUMS
OPEN ACCESS
CONTRIBUTION
PODCASTING
BUILD YOUR
OWN WEBSITE
LEARN AND
CONTRIBUTE

19. TEACHING HOW TO SHARE YOUR WORK
• Discovery Education- Learn About Cyberethics
• http://www.discoveryeducation.com/DigitalSafety/
• Common Sense Education: “Netiquette”, Lesson Plan builder
• https://www.commonsense.org/education/lesson-plans/netiquette
• Right to Research Coalition: “Why Open Access?”
• http://www.righttoresearch.org/learn/whyOA/index.shtml

20. HOW DIGITAL LITERACY IS EVOLVING

21. DECIDING WHAT TO TEACH
1. Find out what exists
2. What would you like to learn?
3. Survey your patrons for interest
4. Learn enough to teach the basics
5. Learn as patrons learn
6. Failure is the start of something great

22. WATCH IDEAS COME TO LIFE
• Gather stories from the community
• People grow necessary life skills
• Showcase people’s work
• Help your community thrive
• Connect to the rest of the world
• Bring together multiple age groups
• Encourage team work!

23. PARTNER WITH DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS
SCHOOLS
(ALL TYPES)
SCHOOL
LIBRARIES
PUBLIC
LIBRARIES
MUSEUMS
COMMUNITY
CENTERS
LOCAL
BUSINESSES

24. QUESTIONS?
Amanda Sweet
Technology Innovation Librarian
Nebraska Library Commission
(402) 471-3106
amanda.sweet@nebraska.gov