Defining Digital Problem Solving

Authors

Jill Castek, Portland State UniversityFollow
Gloria Jacobs, Portland State UniversityFollow
Cindy Gibbon, Multnomah County LibraryFollow
Tyler Frank, Pima Community CollegeFollow
Amy Honisett, Multnomah County Library
Judy Anderson, Multnomah County Library

Sponsor

This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grant # LG-06-14-076-14A.

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

2018

Subjects

Adult literacy, Computer assisted instruction, Digital divide

Abstract

This document introduces the definition of digital problem solving that emerged from a three year long research project. Digital problem solving is described as being related to, but unique from, digital literacies and basic digital skills. Specifically, digital problem solving involves the use of the skills, strategies, and approaches (including mindsets) needed to navigate online in everyday contexts, including the library, and use novel resources, tools, and interfaces in efficient and flexible ways to accomplish personal and professional goals. Authors describe how the definition of digital problem solving was developed and applications within libraries, Adult Education, and Lifelong Learning.

Description

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/24580

Citation Details

Castek, J., Jacobs, G., Gibbon, C., Frank, T., Honisett, A., Anderson, J., (2018). Defining Digital Problem Solving. Advancing Digital Equity in Public Libraries: Assessing Library Patrons’ Problem Solving in Technology Rich Environments.