Foundational Concepts in Digital Literacy - Learning to Learn SeriesLearning to Learn Series

Title	Foundational Concepts in Digital Literacy
Description	Foundations of Digital Literacy introduces learners to multiple definitions of digital literacy and explores how they intersect with skills that are necessary for learning in the 21st century. The module presents a number of learning theories, perspectives and values which ground the Digital Literacy for Learning series. In addition, learners will be provided with an overview of how to interact and create with technologies in a safe, secure way that protects their privacy as well as the intellectual property of others.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of this module, learners will be able to: formulate a personal definition of digital literacy based on existing definitions set goals for personal growth within the digital literacy for learning skill set use tools and practices to help navigate the web safely and securely identify and adapt copyright guidelines in their daily digital practice
Topics	Defining digital literacy Digital literacy for learning Security & privacy Copyright
Videos	None
Learning Resources	Digital Literacy Definitions: JISC Guide to Developing Students Digital Literacy The Government of British Columbia Defines Digital Literacy Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum Deakin University’s (Australia) Quick Guide to Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Statements by Discipline Security & Privacy: Mozilla’s SmartOn Series EFF’s Security Starter Pack MIT’s Guide to Creating Strong Passwords Copyright: Copyright and Digital Learning at McMaster Creative Commons Kiwi Copyright Crackerjack Quiz
Teaching Resources	Facilitator Guide (pending) Copyright Crackerjack Quiz