Digital+Literacy

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__Defining Literacy in a Digital World__
This **Powerpoint presentation** includes details and examples of ways new literacies and technology can be used as an access point to traditional reading strategies. The concept of the Digital Immigrant, Digital Native and 'Crossovers' are explored. Additionally, research-based and practical strategies are demonstrated to help bridge the learning gap.
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__The Research__
Marc Prensky's "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants: Part 2" describes brain research of the 21st century student and it's impact on teaching.
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This report contains a wealth of information about the need for technology integration, the challenges, the benefits, and specific applications for teachers. This paper was original adapted from a manuscript by Margaret Honey, director of the Center for Children and Technology, Katherine McMillan Culp, assistant director for research at the Center for Children and Technology, and Robert Spielvogel, senior scientist at the Center for Children and Technology. In 2005, the article was updated to reflect some of the new educational priorities, demands, and developments that have entered the field since the last article was published. The Center for Children and Technology is a part of Education Development Center, Inc., an international nonprofit organization handing 335 projects taking place through the United States as well as around the globe. Development and production of this paper were supported in part by the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

__...And Application__
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