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Digital literacy is "the ability to understand and use information in multiple formats from a wide range of sources when it is presented via computers" (1) In the short run, this checklist distinguishes between desktop and Internet competencies; in the future, however, the desktop and Internet will merge and appear seamless. You won't know (or even particularly care) where the information you're working with is stored. All you will care about is accessing it.The Explanation is a written description of the competency explaining how to do the competency. Practice is one way you can test your skill at the competency. Show Me is a run-time movie which demonstrates the competency. Few of the competencies have movies yet. Weblinks are additional resources on the Web which give the reader additional information on the competency, or an additional method of performing the competency. This section will generally refer you to another section of the site where the Weblinks are stored. The form is eventually planned to be interactive. A reader will be able to check the Yes or No box and when finished checking off his/her competencies, will get a list (with links to explanations) of areas of uncertain knowledge for immediate study. Please note that this set of competencies is targeted at PC users. My apologies to Mac and to UNIX and Linux users. Suggestions for other
competencies gratefully accepted. Instructions for Filling Out the Paper FormCheck the appropriate box:Yes, I have that competencyAlternatively, you may use the following rating scheme when filling out the form. Use the Yes column for 5 and 4 and the No column for 3,2, and 1. (This just gives you a little additional information about your perceived level of competency). 5 = I could easily do this |
