Sponsor
This research was supported by a National Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to Portland State University (LG-06-11-0340-11).
Document Type
Presentation
Publication Date
4-17-2015
Subjects
Adult literacy, Computer assisted instruction, Digital divide
Abstract
Public libraries provide digital literacy programming to support the needs of individuals in their communities. However, structuring a program that serves learners with varying skills, goals, and interests is challenging. This presentation will share research findings on digital literacy acquisition in a self-paced, tutor-facilitated learning model implemented in public libraries and community centers around the country. Administrators and coordinators demonstrated the flexibility of the program by adapting it to a variety of settings. The use of a structured online learning platform with in-person help has proven to be a creative, sustainable approach that was responsive to learners' needs.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/16479
Recommended Citation
Pendell, K., Pizzolato, D., Withers, E., Castek, J., Jacobs, G., Reder, S. (2015, April). Developing digital literacy: A flexible model designed to meet learners' needs. Oregon Library Association Conference, Eugene, OR
Description
Presented at the Oregon Library Association Conference, Eugene, OR in April 2015.
The presentation is avaliable on a media server and can be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/go8zw7c
Please note that this video file is large and slow to download.