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Minnesota Update on:Digital Literacy
TIES Conference December 11, 2012
Provide update on Minnesota digital literacy & equity efforts in order to:
Make K-12 aware of resources & tools
Open door for K12/Post-sec/Public Library collaboration
Better prepare all students for success
Our Goals Today:
Northstar digital literacy standards, assessment and certificate
Digital Literacy Workgroup of The Minnesota Learning Commons
Technology Literacy Collaborative
◦CTC Finder◦Curriculum Repository◦Hubs concept
Specific projects:
Digital Literacy & Learning Specialist for Saint Paul Public Schools
Leslie Yoder
Director of the Saint Paul Public Library
Previously:◦Executive Director of Heading Home
Minnesota◦Director of the Minneapolis Public Library◦Commissioner of the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency.
Kit Hadley
Doctoral student in the Second Languages and Cultures/Curriculum and Instruction program, University of Minnesota.
Consultant to:◦Minnesota Literacy Council
◦Minnesota Department of Education
◦Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Current work focuses on content development and professional development leadership in the areas of adult basic education, career development, and digital literacy.
Jen Vanek
Interagency Coordinator for City of Minneapolis Information Technology department
Focus on digital inclusion and community technology needs and resources.
Joined the Technology Literacy Collaborative in 2011.
Elise Ebhardt
Library Development & Continuing Education Coordinator for State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education
Founding member and past chair of the Technology Literacy Collaborative
Chairs of the Digital Literacy Workgroup of the Minnesota Learning Commons
Mary Ann Van Cura
Kit Hadley, Jen VanekNorthstar digital literacy standards, assessment, and certificate
Mary Ann VanCura
Digital Literacy Workgroup of Minnesota Learning Commons
Elise Ebhardt
Technology Literacy Collaborative CTC Finder Curriculum Repository Hubs concept
Agenda
The ability to use information andcommunication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.
Digital Literacy Defined:
Source: What is digital literacy? (American Library Association) http://connect.ala.org/files/94226/what%20is%20digilit%20(2).pdf
Literacy represents a person’s ability to read, write, and solve problems using both spoken and written language.
Digital literacy is the ability to apply those same skills using (current) technology (tools).
Practical Definition – from New York:
Digital Literacy Standards for New Yorkers, http://www.diglitny.org/pdfs/diglit-standards-sheet.pdfDigital Literacy in New York, http://www.diglitny.org/
The gap between those who can benefit from digital technology
and those who cannot.
Digital Divide
Source: http://www.digitaldivide.org/digital-divide/digitaldividedefined/digitaldivide.html
Building a bridge, by providing:
Access
and
SkillsSource: forrestdoud.wordpress.com
Saint Paul Public Library
TIES ConferenceDecember 11, 2012
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Northstar Digital Literacy Project
PurposeDemonstrate competencyDevelop basic computer literacyCredential for job search
Target audienceAdults with very low literacyDisplaced workers, returning vets
Saint Paul Public Library
Collaboration Public libraries: Saint Paul, Ramsey County Saint Paul Community Literacy Consortium ABE: St. Paul, Roseville Higher ed: Metro State, St. Paul College State agencies: MDE, DEED Ramsey County Workforce Solutions Community organizations
Saint Paul Public Library
Research and DevelopmentNo existing product
Low enough literacy levelFree
Three-phased projectDevelop standardsCreate on-line assessment, certificate
LSTABremer Foundation
Market to employers, public
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Sponsoring Sites in St. Paul
Over one hundred sites across the state.
Saint Paul Public Library
Saint Paul Public Library
Basic Computer
Use Statistics
Saint Paul Public Library
Sustainability
Minnesota Literacy Project hostAnnual feeReserve for future development needsCommunity Steering Committee
Saint Paul Public Library
Broadband & Digital Inclusion
AccessAvailabilityAffordabilityDesign for inclusionPublic access
AdoptionRelevanceDigital literacyConsumer safety
Saint Paul Public Library
Twin Cities Initiatives
Community Technology Empowerment Project (2004), http://wip.technologypower.org/
Technology Literacy Collaborative (2006), http://tlc-mn.org/
Northstar Digital Literacy Project (2012), http://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/
Connect and Collaborate
The mission of the Technology Literacy Collaborative is to promote digital inclusion
The TLC is peopleDigital inclusion supporters committed to sharing best practices, advocating for technology literacy skills and access, and promoting collaborative efforts.
The TLC is a website The TLC is unique – a volunteer organization
not tied to a specific agency or group
Public Access and Training“CTC Finder”
Digital Literacy Curriculum Repository
Use Upload & Share Continuous
Improvement
Northstar Standards
CTEP AmeriCorps Member Civic Engagement Project
Communication
Join to share and learn News Events Action plan Committees Continuous improvement
Value of TLC, as a member
City of Minneapolis involvement TLC helps us:
◦ Make connections across sectors◦ Continuity◦ Identify and map resources◦ Centralize and share data◦ Create partnerships to address gaps
Visualizing Skill Levels
Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey
Friends & Family
How can we help friends and families help their friends and families?
Source: City of Minneapolis 2012 Community Technology Survey
Collaboration ExampleTLC Hubs Two or more Community Technology Centers in
same neighborhood who coordinate efforts. May also include schools, neighborhood and
business associations, public housing facilities, other community programs
Goals and Benefits: Engage in collaborative problem solving Broaden awareness, share best practices Create shared resources, shared marketing, cross-refer
to each others’ centers Better understand and meet the needs of our
neighborhoods Templates to encourage and support hubs
Thanks for joining us today.
See the WIKI for contact information for any questions.